Two years ago when my parents relocated to Charlotte, NC; my mom gave to me a book that still means the world to me. It’s my great-great grandfather’s resource book for sign making. Well, two weeks ago my grandma added to this dear gift. She gave me my great-great grandfather’s oblique calligraphy pen.
I’m in the proces of finalizing my online calligraphy course material and a lot of other stressful things, so it’s just perfect that my grandma would give it to me at this time. 
Truly, I feel loved by those beyond this world and I never thought I’d get so emotional over a pen.
That is a wonderful legacy. And those are some beautiful letters!
This is so beautiful and special! And I just can’t wait for your online class. I’ll be the first to sign up!
xoxo,
Joelle
ditto and ditto! ha ha!
So sweet Melissa. I love sentimental gifts like that. I truly believe they watch over us from the other side and stay so much a part of our lives.
the pen and book are so beautiful. i bet the old pages of the book smell nice (i have this odd habit of flushing thru an old book and sniffing the aroma).
Oh that got me all teary. You know it’s not just a pen…it’s a part of you! Your family history manifested in a little object. And that you love calligraphy only makes it that much more poignant. I think it’s an absolute treasure that you have those things! I got to keep my grandpa’s pencil sharpener and cried when I got it…silly maybe, but I get it :)
PS sooo excited to hear the online class material’s coming along!!
hi there!
I’ve been searching high and low for calligraphy classes. you said your’s is online, would you mind telling me where you are taking/took it through?
thank you!
I’ve been looking all over for the name of “oblique calligraphy pen” – I saw a tutorial for something else, but the intro was written with this beautiful instrument – I’ll be looking for your online classes- this is great!
I’m so glad you found me! The online class is now live, you can check it out at: http://istilllovecalligraphy.com