--- product_id: 123026863 title: "Modern Calligraphy" brand: "molly suber thorpe" price: "₱919" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123026863-modern-calligraphy store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Modern Calligraphy **Brand:** molly suber thorpe **Price:** ₱919 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Modern Calligraphy by molly suber thorpe - **How much does it cost?** ₱919 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123026863-modern-calligraphy) ## Best For - molly suber thorpe enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted molly suber thorpe brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Modern Calligraphy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YuZgSickL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Informative book *by M***W on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024* I liked that the book has a section that talks about "paper rules" to determine what type of paper to select based on the type of project you are doing. The step by step instructions for creating the letters are good. There is also a project section that is very detailed with the supply lists and pictures of the steps required to create the various projects. This book focuses on pointed pen, script calligraphy using pens dipped in ink. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! *by R***L on Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2015* I have done calligraphy for friends in the past, and I also do a lot of hand lettering and chalkboard art and was looking for a book to help me improve. I dug through a lot of reviews before finding this book, and I can't be more pleased with it!In skill, I am somewhere in the Intermediate area, but this has beginning tips as well as pointers on working with watercolor and gouache. Molly Suber Thorpe gives helpful pointers on nibs, nib holders, ink, and paper(which is worse - having paper that your nib skips on, or the sound of your nib skipping on paper?) for those just starting out, and then segues into writing - "letters first, then words, then sentences." There are some wonderful reference pages with upper- and lower-case letters of the alphabet, followed by a page with numbers and punctuation. Some reviewers complained that the pages are ordered by letter of the alphabet, but I prefer to look at individual letters rather than alphabets. (A note on the printing - the background of the letter pages has a grid pattern, and in my book the page with Ss and Ts has the background grid visible over the letters. I found it slightly distracting but not detrimental; I'll add a photo showing what I mean.)The book explains spacing, working with rulers or with a light box to achieve a straight line, as well as digitizing one's calligraphy. Writing with watercolor and gouache are covered(as well as ink and watercolor washes in general) in the Intermediate Technique section. The section on addressing envelopes also has a handy etiquette chart!The final section of the book is devoted to DIY calligraphy projects, and while I may not directly do these projects, the information is sure to be useful for similar projects in the future. Projects range from calligraphed wrapping paper to stationery to digitizing one's calligraphy in order to create a custom stamp.Molly Suber Thorpe's expertise shows in her work, and her writing style is casual and easy to understand. I feel like I have improved already - it has given me the confidence to attempt calligraphing in Greek - and Modern Calligraphy is both a great instructional tool and a helpful resource. I couldn't be more pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for learning modern calligraphy *by S***A on Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2014* I have been writing in one style of calligraphy for many years and purchased Modern Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Script Calligraphy in order to learn a new style. As the title states, this book only discusses modern calligraphy. I did not realize that modern calligraphy requires little emphasis on instruction. It is more of a free-form calligraphy style. Molly Suber Thorpe encourages that each person design and become comfortable with his or her own unique style. She provides many examples of each letter and recommends trying to write the same letter and word in different ways until discovering a favorite way to write. Traditional calligraphy, on the other hand, requires enormous discipline and proper technique. I believe this book and style of calligraphy are more appropriate for someone who already has calligraphy experience. Regardless of style, calligraphy requires a lot of patience and practice. In my case, I really like this book and am enjoying learning modern calligraphy.Modern calligraphy requires specific supplies and lots of practice. Thorpe begins the book by discussing supplies and set-up. She goes on to describe how to form letters and words. Thorpe also provides advice on intermediate tools and techniques for more advanced students. Finally, there are numerous calligraphy projects. Each project includes a supply list, directions and plenty of pictures. Basically, this book has everything from starting out to completing a calligraphy project.I highly recommend this book for learning the modern calligraphy style. However, I believe this book is appropriate for those with some experience with calligraphy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123026863-modern-calligraphy](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123026863-modern-calligraphy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*