Julian Waters
Gaithersburg, MD
A51 — Jekyll or Hyde: The Split Personality of the Ruling Pen
One-Day Class, Sunday, July 26
All Levels
Lettering




Since the great German calligrapher/type designer Fritz Poppl started using ruling pens in the 1950s, this magic wand has shown it has at least two personalities: a wonderful tool for 1) careful drawing of letters and graphics, even including Roman capitals and finished work, and for 2) expressive textural writing and mark making. In this one-day introduction to the ruling pen (a general term which includes cola pens and folded pens) we will explore these two sides of its personality and have fun splashing a lot of ink when we speed up.
Supply List
- Whatever ruling pens you have. Julian recommends those made by Tim’s Pens, Oregon
- A selection of paper, from rough to ultra smooth bond surface or clay coated, plus normal layout paper
- Free-flowing non-waterproof ink (test for bleeding on your papers). Color is optional
- Bring plenty of ink and paper
- Rags, paper towels, etc.
