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Find your perfect pen!✍️

Find your perfect pen!✍️

Hi friend,  Finding the perfect pen holder can feel like a challenge—especially if you love experimenting with different nibs. That’s why I created something special, our universal nib oblique pens....

Find your perfect pen!✍️

Hi friend,  Finding the perfect pen holder can feel like a challenge—especially if you love experimenting with different nibs. That’s why I created something special, our universal nib oblique pens....

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Small in size, big in charm!  👀

Small in size, big in charm! 👀

Hi friend,  They say good things come in small packages… and we couldn’t agree more! At Written Word, we have a soft spot for all things mini - from delicate...

Small in size, big in charm! 👀

Hi friend,  They say good things come in small packages… and we couldn’t agree more! At Written Word, we have a soft spot for all things mini - from delicate...

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📝 Have you tried your worksheets yet?

📝 Have you tried your worksheets yet?

Hi friend,  Have you downloaded the new brush lettering practice worksheets: Slow and Flow yet? You still can! These worksheets were created to be used with fine-tip brush tip pens,...

📝 Have you tried your worksheets yet?

Hi friend,  Have you downloaded the new brush lettering practice worksheets: Slow and Flow yet? You still can! These worksheets were created to be used with fine-tip brush tip pens,...

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NEW! Digital Invitation Templates

NEW! Digital Invitation Templates

Hi friend, If you know me, you know how much I adore beautifully printed paper. There’s something about the texture, the weight, and the feeling of holding a tangible piece...

NEW! Digital Invitation Templates

Hi friend, If you know me, you know how much I adore beautifully printed paper. There’s something about the texture, the weight, and the feeling of holding a tangible piece...

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Honored! My Book Featured in Positively Filipino

Honored! My Book Featured in Positively Filipino

Hi friend, I'm so excited to share that I've been featured in Positively Filipino's latest article, Books by Filipina Authors That Spark Creativity, written by Claire Mercado-Obias! It's truly an...

Honored! My Book Featured in Positively Filipino

Hi friend, I'm so excited to share that I've been featured in Positively Filipino's latest article, Books by Filipina Authors That Spark Creativity, written by Claire Mercado-Obias! It's truly an...

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Sale Ending Tonight at Midnight!

Sale Ending Tonight at Midnight!

Dear friend, I just wanted to thank you for being here. When I started this business 12 years ago, I never would’ve expected that Written Word Calligraphy would reach over...

Sale Ending Tonight at Midnight!

Dear friend, I just wanted to thank you for being here. When I started this business 12 years ago, I never would’ve expected that Written Word Calligraphy would reach over...

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The Sale is Still On + Dream Cart Giveaway! Shop Our Team's Favorite Things

The Sale is Still On + Dream Cart Giveaway! Sho...

Hi friend,  The sale is still going strong, and if you're not sure what to grab, our team has you covered with their absolute favorite picks!  Karla - Calligraphy Travel...

The Sale is Still On + Dream Cart Giveaway! Sho...

Hi friend,  The sale is still going strong, and if you're not sure what to grab, our team has you covered with their absolute favorite picks!  Karla - Calligraphy Travel...

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Shop Karla's Birthday Sale!

Shop Karla's Birthday Sale!

Hi friend, It's that time of the year again! I'm so grateful to add another year to my life, and while I'm not really big on celebrating my birthday, I'm...

Shop Karla's Birthday Sale!

Hi friend, It's that time of the year again! I'm so grateful to add another year to my life, and while I'm not really big on celebrating my birthday, I'm...

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FREE Slow & Flow Calligraphy Practice Sheets Are Here!  ✨

FREE Slow & Flow Calligraphy Practice Sheets Ar...

Hi friend,  Calligraphy is more than just beautiful lettering—it’s a practice in mindfulness, patience, and rhythm. That’s why I created the **Slow & Flow Practice Worksheets**, designed to help you...

FREE Slow & Flow Calligraphy Practice Sheets Ar...

Hi friend,  Calligraphy is more than just beautiful lettering—it’s a practice in mindfulness, patience, and rhythm. That’s why I created the **Slow & Flow Practice Worksheets**, designed to help you...

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Mini Wax Seal Restocked & New Spring Seals!

Mini Wax Seal Restocked & New Spring Seals!

Hi friend,  After a long delay (yes, since December!) we finally have our most popular mini wax seals back in stock:  Heart and Lettermail Teapot and Teacup Sun and Moon And they got...

Mini Wax Seal Restocked & New Spring Seals!

Hi friend,  After a long delay (yes, since December!) we finally have our most popular mini wax seals back in stock:  Heart and Lettermail Teapot and Teacup Sun and Moon And they got...

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My Top 3 Brush Pens for Calligraphy

My Top 3 Brush Pens for Calligraphy

Hi friends! Recently, I made a new set of Brush Lettering practice worksheets, Slow and Flow, and thought it would be apt to share with you my current favorite brush pens....

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My Top 3 Brush Pens for Calligraphy

Hi friends! Recently, I made a new set of Brush Lettering practice worksheets, Slow and Flow, and thought it would be apt to share with you my current favorite brush pens....

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Meet the Calligraphy Travel Kit – Write Anywhere ✨

Meet the Calligraphy Travel Kit – Write Anywhere ✨

Hi friend,  We created the Calligraphy Travel Kit because we believe in slowing down, reflecting, and embracing the art of writing - no matter where you are. Whether you're journaling...

Meet the Calligraphy Travel Kit – Write Anywhere ✨

Hi friend,  We created the Calligraphy Travel Kit because we believe in slowing down, reflecting, and embracing the art of writing - no matter where you are. Whether you're journaling...

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Karla practicing pointed pen calligraphy in a bright studio with ink, nibs, and calligraphy workbook.

Karla lim

@writtenwordcalligraphy

Hi, I’m Karla, welcome to Written Word.

This blog is where I share all things modern calligraphy, from practical how-tos to thoughtful reflections on creativity and practice. My hope is to help you learn calligraphy in a way that feels encouraging, unhurried, and sustainable.

New to calligraphy? Start with our Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy to learn the basics and begin writing with intention.

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Karla practicing modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and workbook featuring lowercase letter formation drills.

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