How To Start Writing Calligraphy 

_Calligraphy is definitely music for your eyes._

Hi Everyone! So sorry it has taken me so long to reply to this - been moving the studio and then unpacking and resetting up plus all the work that is on. Really does take it out of you. We are planning on doing more, and regular, vids - write in to let me know what you would like to see hope you are all well Paul

This looks like art for people with OCD. Yet I think it's beautiful. I'll try

Who watched this in 2024

I'm just starting to learn calligraphy and bought a book last week. I learned more about the basics in this 6 minute video than the first 10 pages of the book. Now I see why all those lines are important. Excellent video. Now on to practicing.

LOVE this. Modern technology, while convenient, is ruining our entire sense of art, expression, and craftsmanship. How much better the world was when it traveled at a slower pace to enjoy things like calligraphy!

This is amazing. It doesn't look written at all, it's like it's printed.

I felt so happy just watching him draw the squares ...

Nice of this guy to take a break from torturing James Bond to teach us calligraphy.

Thank you for making any entertainment surrounding me suddenly seem a lot more interesting.

Who else gets pissed when their hand wants to automatically write in cursive but you don't know all the letters yet

I bet his voice wasn't that classy til after he learned Calligraphy

Not what I was looking for, but ended up being pretty interesting

Wow. Thank you, what a great start! Love the music in the background and your voice.

I'll believe anything this guy says

I've been making hand made ink pens that are turned on a lathe for years. Some out of wood but most out of acrylic. Today I bought my first calligraphy set to take my fountain pens to the next level in learning something new.

I would watch this even if I wasn't starting to learn calligraphy. His voice is like so awesome!

I have always loved writing and had the desire to learn calligraphy. I've attempted several times when I was younger through books, but never took a real class. It occurred to me the other day I should RU-vid it! So glad I did. This was very informative, especially in regards to the beginnings of letter proportion/formation! Thank you so much. Debbie

My OCD and anxiety is at complete ease watching this.

First step=posh accent Second step=own a rolls Royce Third step=have five corgis Forth st...

Found this really useful! :D Been banging my head against my computer trying to find printable calligraphy paper, but this vid helped me realize that line size matters....and that it's WAY more fun making my own! :D Sidenote: Saw a couple of comments that said this was way too advanced for beginners, but I had no problem understanding it. I've had to rewind and pause in a few places, just to make sure I'm doing it right, but other than that, I don't see how this is too difficult for beginners; it's just learning how to draw lines on paper, basically. (Though I did spring for that special little ruler at Hobby Lobby; it helps! :D)

WOW..... Thankyou, you just made sense of all these books I have that I didn't understand xx

This is the exact opposite of my writing

I've been looking at so many beginners videos for this and yours is the first one that didn't just jump straight into how to write different scripts.

Fuck it, I'm using a marker and lined paper.

I really just want him to read to me.

Slapped my very own palm into my head realizing this is way to intermediate for I. see you in the foreseen future Mr.Scribble

Thank you. Back in the 70's, I did calligraphy, just by eye balling it. Now I need a better way, found it in this video! You have been very helpful!

Thank you. I took a Calligraphy class and all the teacher did was make everyone trace letters without explaining anything. I think I need to be self taught for the moment. P.S. Your voice is majestic!

Call me crazy but you sound like you have a slightly Trinidadian dialect. Whether, I'm right or wrong, I'm glad to hear it.

Holy geez this guy is so detailed about everything my calligraphy teacher is teaching me in a much simpler way to do calligraphy.

I remember Calligraphy and Lettering being part of our primary and secondary school curriculum. I was fascinated with the beauty of it but was too lazy to do it myself. It’s always a lot of work and I didn’t consider it relaxing then. Now I’m watching Calligraphy videos to alleviate stress. Ha.

very educational man...3 months ago I my first calligraphy mostly by instinct and common sense, so glad I came close...but you just thought me 6+ min lesson of a lifetime

thanks snoop dogg

I'm hearing English, French, Scottish and Indian too. This guy is an enigma!

Paul Antonio is the MAN!!! I love this guy's work!

Sir you are the calligraphy master!.

Maybe you're looking in the wrong place fool… This isn't writing… This is art. I'm a graphic designer and I found this extremely helpful.

This man is a work of art on his own.

It makes me happy to think that there's still a place where a studio exists for writing.

I like how the ruler marks are done I just do the lines another way and never worked out, I am going to try this way thanks..I can't take classes yet so I'm teaching myself thanks for sharing..

Paul Antonio presentation is concise & to the point (sorry couldn't resist that), very practical & easy to understand. No silly, American hammy in a burger 🍔 what you need is quality information & music with no ego relish.

Holy shit, I used wide rule lol. Damn, now I have to go buy a ruler.

never thought that snoop dogg would be good at this...

Not only is he an awesome scribe, but he’s a great instructor as well.

I'm going to Michael's today, to buy me some stuff! Lol the drawing of the lines is rather confusing to me, but I did smile when he actually started the letters 🥰

Very interesting... was impressed how you knew exactly where that descender line was!

This is very.... Detailed..... •_•

Awesome video!! Very nice. Thank you.

omg! Thanks for this tutorial. I've been reading a book about this and I couldn't imagine what it says and this video let me visualize what the book says. Thank you!

Children in Vietnam were taught to write like this at a young age and is forced to write like this in school at all times. Google handwriting in Vietnam to see. :)

Actually calligraphy is the transfer of feelings of heart and thoughts of mind onto the paper or canvas, displaying it for the others

Wow now it all seems so simple.

The science of calligraphy is so cool!

I also was wondering about the music. Very enjoyable.

Great tutorial but the "music" is so irritating. You have a soothing voice so we don't need the distracting music. Thanks

Wonderful video!! I learned 1/2 a dozen things that I didn't have a clue that I didn't know them lol. And the smooth clear voice just adds to the experience. I'm from Essex but live in the States (I know I lost a bet with God lol) and I get teased more for my slang terms than my accent. I like to say "half the people love my accent and their boyfriends don't ". Lol

This was fantastic. Thank you. My handwriting is atrocious, I am left handed too. I'm starting to learn calligraphy in the hopes I can improve my handwriting.

I get back watching this over and over again :) Thank you!

Why does this video make me feel like sipping a glass of bubbly.

the music in the background makes this 10000% more authentic lol

So great legends work not to tell the tales, so master's voice clarity is too best for learning and learners

25 years! wow!! he's amazing!

Such a beautiful piece of art.

Great skill. Definitely a trini twang in the voice

i don’t know you bro but i love you so much, i hope that i can be more like you one day

sir , love Ur calligraphy . U r the best calligraphy writer.

R u actually Snoop Dog? O.o

his voice is so soothing...

I find it interesting to learn calligraphy. You gave it start.

Wow, that's much more interesting and amazing that what I ever thought. Congrats!

I have a whole new respect for those who know how to do Calligraphy. Seems very complicated!

I've got that ruler, I like your way better. I don't have to see those small numbers and marks, and your way just makes sense..But I will learn both, i am just learning now.. my problem is I am so slow because I want to do right all time.. got to let go and just do..

Thanks! A fantastic first lesson for me. You took time to explain very basic concepts that i was not aware of. I will enjoy learning from you!

I'm a beginner :) I try to practice, but I get so busy LOL. I tend to write without using guidelines; I quickly lose my patience. Thank you for this video!

Explain that line symmetry to me again 🤓

If you study calligraphy seriously and practice effectively you can easily develop a fabulous italic style hand using a monoline pen. I began calligraphy at the Academy for Fine Arts in New Orleans many years ago and I constantly get comments on how amazing my regular handwriting is, usually followed by a "for a guy." I just think to myself, "Ptth, or for anyone for that matter." :-)

Perfectly presented. Thank you so much for sharing this art and giving us a great introduction.

look dude most of us are broke and bored who watch satisfying videos of calligraphy on youtube we cant afford rulers

You are THE MAN. Awesome video, beats any other on the internet. Brilliant!

A master craftsman at work. Great film.

Thank you. You're such a great teacher of calligraphy! and of course very talented. Where can I see longer videos where you write the whole ABC?

this dude made a career out of of just writing. hes a scribe he makes money because he is talented in the use of ink. thats fucking talent my friend.

Thank you for a very informative video. This is far more interesting than I even thought! thanks!

I've enjoyed every one of your calligraphy videos. I was wondering if possibly you could find a left-handed scribe to do a video or two on how they write. I recently started learning calligraphy and my biggest issue so far is finding any useful video material geared towards lefties. I've seen several videos of left-handed people doing calligraphy, but none that really explain their particular technique. I've read and seen in videos tips from righties that simply say "turn your paper" or "buy a left oblique nib" or "have a flexible wrist." That does help, but if there was someone who could really break down their left-handed technique, that would be awesome. Anyways, I look forward to more of your videos!

Good video. I hear a trace of a Trinidadian accent. Do you hail from those parts by chance?

What a wonderful video for a beginner like me. I struggled with the books I bought but it all makes sense now. Thank you Paul.

Love.... Paul Antonio! Good teacher, great music and voice ! Learning calligraphy for for my Grandaughter's wedding invitations ...

Love the ruler , never saw one like it.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom on calligraphy, I learn something new I didn't know about. Keep up the great work.

Excellent illustration... Amazing work

I have been complimented on my hand writing for several decades but I have only taken one Art class that specifically addressed calligraphy. I found that taking the class taught me to properly write in everyday situations. (pressure, slant, lift, etc.) Could this be why you have such excellent hand writing "...for a guy..." (I'm a guy, too)

This guy has such a wonderful voice. Omg. I love it.

Wow. That's a lot more complicated than I thought it was! I just thought that all you had to do was right pretty letters!

This is akin to Da Vinci saying to people, "here you are, this is how you do it!" Totally mesmeric and amazing, but I'm afraid if you haven't the bent, then it's not for you. I wish I could do it, but No Cigar after trying and miserably failing. I hope your efforts are better than mine people!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I appreciate you sharing, esp. the grid line. I purchased a calligraphy pen set last month, I was lost with the instructions included.

im just figure out of his accent ^_^ its amazing :D

You are the man. I will write like you one day!!!

Brilliant video. Can someone expand on his reasoning for measuring with another piece of paper rather than a ruler?

Excellent video. Beautiful English albeit with an accent