Why You Must Prep Your Brand New Nib Always: 5 Easy Methods to Prepare Your Nib at Its Best

Today, I'm diving into an essential step you shouldn't skip after getting a new nib for your calligraphy journey. It's all about prepping the nib! Skipping this step could make it tough to achieve those smooth, controlled letters. Here's what we'll cover: 0:00 Five Methods to Prepare a Brand New Nib 0:46 Viral Instagram Reel 1:23 Why do we need to prep a nib? 2:23 Windex Method 🫧 2:46 Potato Method 🥔 5:25 Saliva Method 😝 6:01 Fire 🔥 & Toothpaste 🪥 Method 6:21 How To Check if the Nib has been properly prepped? 7:00 Tips for using Pointed Nibs What's your favorite method? Drop a comment below! 😊 ✅ Download FREE Calligraphy Supply Guidebook for more info on these nibs and other essential calligraphy supplies & tools! https://www.flourishedhope.com/pl/214... #calligraphy #calligraphymasters #pointedpencalligraphy #copperplatecalligraphy #penmanship #캘리그라피 #캘리그라피영상 --- 🌸 Follow me on Instagram:   / flourishedhope   🌟 Flourishing Saturday Weekly Newsletter: (Building a business as an artist) [https://www.flourishedhope.com](https://www.flourishedhope.com/) --- Whenever you're ready, there are two ways I can help you: ✳️ The Calligraphy Copperplate 101: https://www.flourishedhope.com/callig... This course is suitable for either absolute beginners who want to join the tribe of calligraphy or those who have started their journey already but feel the need for a comprehensive framework to improve their copperplate skills effectively. ✳️ Calligraphy Envelope Pro: https://www.flourishedhope.com/cep This course is designed for those who seeking a way to make their calligraphy practice more fun and meaningful. It covers everything about crafting beautiful envelopes with your calligraphy writing. Throughout many years of practicing calligraphy, I found making calligraphy envelopes to be, by far, the best way to continuously level up my calligraphy skills without feeling mundane.