Maki Shimano / Calligraphy Books / Modern Calligraphy & Handwriting

From the beginning of practice to creating captivating works.
A technique for creating beautiful handwritten letters that can be attempted with any writing instrument.

This book is packed with beautiful handwriting techniques that can be tried with a variety of writing instruments, including professional pointed pens, brush pens, markers, fountain pens, and glass pens.

This is a guide to modern calligraphy written by Maki Shimano, a calligrapher who boasts absolute skill and popularity.
While retaining the structure of the previous book, "Modern Calligraphy" (published in 2019), the volume has been significantly increased by rewriting almost all of the characters and works to match the latest trends. The completely new example sentences are a comprehensive 25 pages in total. You can download printable data for two typefaces x three calligraphy techniques, examples of all the example sentences, and the original guide sheet for this book.

"Modern Calligraphy" is a highly flexible handwriting style that allows you to express your individuality through your letters. In addition to the classic "pointed" and dynamic "brush" styles explained in the previous volume, we have also added explanations of the simple "monoline" style, which uses smooth lines, further broadening the scope of this book. We will introduce typefaces that can be tried with any writing instrument, how to arrange them, and styling that can be used to communicate your hobbies and work.

【table of contents】
・Introduction ・What is modern calligraphy? ・How to use modern calligraphy

・CHAPTER.I Modern Calligraphy Lessons Types of Modern Calligraphy Tools to Use First

Modern calligraphy written with a pointed pen 1. How to use the pen 2. Practice strokes ◇ Practice methods - Basic strokes - Advanced strokes ◇ Classic style and modern style Font Solif / Font Anew

Modern calligraphy with a brush pen 1. How to use the pen 2. Practice strokes ◇ Adjusting the letters later Font Solif / Font Anew

Modern calligraphy written in monoline 1. How to use the pen 2. Practice strokes ◇ Sharpen your observation skills Font Solif / Font Anew

Writing words and phrases 1. How to connect letters 2. Letter spacing 3. Techniques for making letters look modern Example sentences 4. Expressive flourishes - Flourish arrangements - Flourish variations - How to write flourishes ◇ About the draft Example sentences for flourishes

・CHAPTER II Application of modern calligraphy Various tools Exploring an original style 1. Find your own style and work on it 2. Varying the typeface from the basic typeface ◇ Find your own style 3. Tips for arrangement - Various arrangement variations / Example sentences

Applying it to your work 1. The appeal of white space 2. Layout principles 3. Composition with a frame in mind 4. From flat to three-dimensional - writing on various materials

Development of Modern Calligraphy 1. Monoline × Shading / Example sentences 2. Brush × Travel Notebook / Example sentences 3. Pointed × Japanese characters / Example sentences

・CHAPTER.III Modern Calligraphy Styling Flat Lay Styling FLOW / SUITE / RANDOM / GRID
- Photography tips

Scene Styling WEDDING / WRAPPING / BABY SHOWER / PARTY
- Styling tips

・Original goods made with your own handwriting ・Shop list ・Conclusion

Specifications: B5 size / 208 pages Release date: December 17, 2025 Author: Shimano Maki