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Back from Japan — and finally sharing the magic 🌸

Back from Japan — and finally sharing the magic 🌸

Hi friend, It’s been a week since I came back from Japan and in the midst of dealing with jetlag, unpacking, moving, and trying to get back into the routine,...

Back from Japan — and finally sharing the magic 🌸

Hi friend, It’s been a week since I came back from Japan and in the midst of dealing with jetlag, unpacking, moving, and trying to get back into the routine,...

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Our travel kit, designed by you ✨

Our travel kit, designed by you ✨

Hi friend! Just like with any product I create, I often ask you guys what you want to see from our shop. Kristin from @it.is.an.art and Lauren from @bezelletter shared with me some wonderful ideas that...

Our travel kit, designed by you ✨

Hi friend! Just like with any product I create, I often ask you guys what you want to see from our shop. Kristin from @it.is.an.art and Lauren from @bezelletter shared with me some wonderful ideas that...

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Spring Collective Pop-up - Workshops are now open for registration!

Spring Collective Pop-up - Workshops are now op...

It’s finally happening—I’m teaching my first in-person calligraphy workshop in years, and I couldn’t be more excited (and a little emotional!) about it. This spring, we’re popping up at the...

Spring Collective Pop-up - Workshops are now op...

It’s finally happening—I’m teaching my first in-person calligraphy workshop in years, and I couldn’t be more excited (and a little emotional!) about it. This spring, we’re popping up at the...

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Tokyo Calligraphy Business Workshop Recap

Tokyo Calligraphy Business Workshop Recap

Whew! What a March! So many things were happening from navigating tariffs, moving, preparing for workshops, travelling, actually having the workshop - and coming back and unpacking while taking care...

Tokyo Calligraphy Business Workshop Recap

Whew! What a March! So many things were happening from navigating tariffs, moving, preparing for workshops, travelling, actually having the workshop - and coming back and unpacking while taking care...

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Save the Date! Calligraphy Workshop & Pop-Up in Vancouver

Save the Date! Calligraphy Workshop & Pop-Up in...

Hi friend, Exciting news! I have two special things to share with you today, a chance to personalize your favorite calligraphy tools for FREE and an upcoming event you won't want to...

Save the Date! Calligraphy Workshop & Pop-Up in...

Hi friend, Exciting news! I have two special things to share with you today, a chance to personalize your favorite calligraphy tools for FREE and an upcoming event you won't want to...

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Help us spread the love for calligraphy ✨

Help us spread the love for calligraphy ✨

Hi friend,  As a small business, we know that the best recommendations don't come from ads, they come from real people who genuinely love what we do. Over the years, so...

Help us spread the love for calligraphy ✨

Hi friend,  As a small business, we know that the best recommendations don't come from ads, they come from real people who genuinely love what we do. Over the years, so...

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Find your perfect pen!✍️

Find your perfect pen!✍️

Hi friend,  Finding the perfect pen holder can feel like a challenge—especially if you love experimenting with different nibs. That’s why I created something special, our universal nib oblique pens....

Find your perfect pen!✍️

Hi friend,  Finding the perfect pen holder can feel like a challenge—especially if you love experimenting with different nibs. That’s why I created something special, our universal nib oblique pens....

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Small in size, big in charm!  👀

Small in size, big in charm! 👀

Hi friend,  They say good things come in small packages… and we couldn’t agree more! At Written Word, we have a soft spot for all things mini - from delicate...

Small in size, big in charm! 👀

Hi friend,  They say good things come in small packages… and we couldn’t agree more! At Written Word, we have a soft spot for all things mini - from delicate...

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📝 Have you tried your worksheets yet?

📝 Have you tried your worksheets yet?

Hi friend,  Have you downloaded the new brush lettering practice worksheets: Slow and Flow yet? You still can! These worksheets were created to be used with fine-tip brush tip pens,...

📝 Have you tried your worksheets yet?

Hi friend,  Have you downloaded the new brush lettering practice worksheets: Slow and Flow yet? You still can! These worksheets were created to be used with fine-tip brush tip pens,...

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NEW! Digital Invitation Templates

NEW! Digital Invitation Templates

Hi friend, If you know me, you know how much I adore beautifully printed paper. There’s something about the texture, the weight, and the feeling of holding a tangible piece...

NEW! Digital Invitation Templates

Hi friend, If you know me, you know how much I adore beautifully printed paper. There’s something about the texture, the weight, and the feeling of holding a tangible piece...

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Honored! My Book Featured in Positively Filipino

Honored! My Book Featured in Positively Filipino

Hi friend, I'm so excited to share that I've been featured in Positively Filipino's latest article, Books by Filipina Authors That Spark Creativity, written by Claire Mercado-Obias! It's truly an...

Honored! My Book Featured in Positively Filipino

Hi friend, I'm so excited to share that I've been featured in Positively Filipino's latest article, Books by Filipina Authors That Spark Creativity, written by Claire Mercado-Obias! It's truly an...

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Sale Ending Tonight at Midnight!

Sale Ending Tonight at Midnight!

Dear friend, I just wanted to thank you for being here. When I started this business 12 years ago, I never would’ve expected that Written Word Calligraphy would reach over...

Sale Ending Tonight at Midnight!

Dear friend, I just wanted to thank you for being here. When I started this business 12 years ago, I never would’ve expected that Written Word Calligraphy would reach over...

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Karla practicing pointed pen calligraphy in a bright studio with ink, nibs, and calligraphy workbook.

Karla lim

@writtenwordcalligraphy

Hi, I’m Karla, welcome to Written Word.

This blog is where I share all things modern calligraphy, from practical how-tos to thoughtful reflections on creativity and practice. My hope is to help you learn calligraphy in a way that feels encouraging, unhurried, and sustainable.

New to calligraphy? Start with our Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy to learn the basics and begin writing with intention.

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Karla practicing modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and workbook featuring lowercase letter formation drills.

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