The Ink Apothecary Calligraphy and Brush Lettering Practice Workbook

The easiest and most enjoyable way for beginners to step into the fascinating world of calligraphy! With 80 pages of theory and practice, this workbook is designed to take you from the basics of brush lettering to exploring different styles, techniques, and creative possibilities.

The workbook covers both big-tip and small-tip brush pens, giving you the opportunity to practice with both and discover which one feels most comfortable and natural in your hand. You’ll explore how to write alphabets on a slant as well as straight, with clear numbering to indicate stroke origins and pen lifts, making the exercises easier to follow—even when you’re learning on your own.

For each alphabet, the workbook introduces several variations so you can experiment and develop your own style. It also includes a collection of common words for practice, helping you move naturally from individual letters to everyday lettering. You’ll also discover the fun and expressive world of bounce lettering—an elegant style that is especially lovely for creating everyday greeting cards and adding a personal touch to your projects.

But there’s more! The workbook also introduces drawing with small-tip brush pens, allowing you to explore how these versatile pens can be used beyond lettering.

Details:

• 80 pages of theory and practice
• Practice with big-tip and small-tip brush pens
• Slanted and straight alphabets
• Multiple alphabet variations
• Numbered stroke origins and pen lifts for easy self-study
• Common words for lettering practice
• Bounce lettering techniques
• Drawing exercises with small-tip brush pens
• Monochrome printing

Launched at the IAMPETH conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, in August 2026, this workbook is a must-have for brush lettering fanatics. Designed by Amruta Walvekar of @wrapistry.

100gsm/36lb. 8.25” x 11.5”. Wire-bound at the top. 80 pages. Made in India.