{"product_id":"typemaniac-calligraphy-basics","title":"TYPEMANIAC Calligraphy Basics — The Complete Course Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe complete calligraphy course I wish I'd had when I started — everything I've learned in over a decade of freehand lettering, from graffiti roots to tattoo work, in one 83-page book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a loose collection of tips. It's a full course: materials, letter construction, composition, color theory, and the practical judgment calls that actually separate good lettering from great lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- The history of calligraphy and graffiti, and how the two scenes collided into what modern lettering looks like today\u003cbr\u003e- A full materials breakdown — pens, acrylic markers, refills, spray paint, brushes, varnish, canvases — what to buy, what to skip, and why\u003cbr\u003e- Core script styles: Gothic, Arabic-influenced, Slavic, and Latin letterforms\u003cbr\u003e- Letter construction from the ground up — skeleton, proportions, direction, negative space, rhythm, legibility\u003cbr\u003e- Composition theory — harmony, compositional and geometric centers, static vs. dynamic balance, expressiveness\u003cbr\u003e- Color theory built for calligraphy — harmonies, palettes, contrast\u003cbr\u003e- Honest chapters on the craft itself: my own mistakes, daily practice, finding your own style, quality control\u003cbr\u003e- Presenting your work, talking to clients, promotion, and staying motivated — the business side nobody explains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus a bonus practice sheet PDF — basic strokes, three full alphabets (Latin, Cyrillic, and an Arabic-influenced Gothic style), and word-tracing sheets, in the same simplified format originally bundled with the print edition. (Different from the practice sheets sold separately on the site — this set was built specifically for this book.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 2020 as a limited print run of 500 hand-numbered copies, sold out within a few months. This is the English digital edition of that same book — same content, no waiting on a print run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-time purchase. Instant download. Two PDFs: the 83-page course book + a 10-page practice sheet bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage license — You're free to use everything you learn and practice from this book in any personal or commercial work — tattoos, illustrations, prints, anything you create and sell is entirely yours. What's not allowed: reselling, sharing, or redistributing the PDF file itself. Each copy is personally licensed to the buyer (a light identifying mark is included on every page) — please don't share it. This license covers one user only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IGOR KLIMIN","offers":[{"title":"ENG- English","offer_id":54501975490903,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/7088\/6999\/files\/6f628be1-2582-4dde-863f-5bf0eb5a0ee7.png?v=1787343504","url":"https:\/\/igorklimin.com\/ru\/products\/typemaniac-calligraphy-basics","provider":"IGOR KLIMIN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}