My name is Edgar Villa. A few of you may know me by my social media handle, ‘Made by Edgar,’and I am a Mexican calligrapher/artist from Jersey City. I composed t… See more

Blackletter, also known as ‘Gothic,’ was created during the 12th century at a time when more and more people began to read and write. The demand for books where increasing, … See more

To learn blackletter calligraphy, you’ll needbasic calligraphy tools. However, I made my own recommendation here below. 1. Broad edge nib 1. Pilot parallel pens are my favorite … See more

This pen is ready to use and beginner friendly. The main tip for using this pen is to apply even pressure to get the best results. Too much pressure on the left side will make the ri… See more

When I start a new project, I will use guidelines even in the sketching phase. The guides help me keep all my letters even and consistent. Textura Quadrata typically re… See more