Thanks to the launch of two new writing implements from edding, calligraphy will never go out of style! For whether it be a love letter, an invitation card or a table decoration – these pens with a calligraphy tip will add an artistic touch to any handwritten text. The edding 1255 calligraphy pen has three different stroke widths. The edding 1455 calligraphy marker, meanwhile, comes complete with a flexible tip for really special writing effects.

Guaranteed “Made in Germany”, both products are available in five new, carefully selected colours: black, steel blue, dark brown, bottle green and crimson. Despite its rich flow, the lightfast, water-based pigment ink will not bleed through paper. And to make sure your intricate ideas can be put into practice perfectly, the waterproof ink will adhere to almost any surface.

Handy hints and tips for creative types
The art of calligraphy has been an established feature of many cultures for centuries. In the past, people used quills, brushes and paint boxes to transfer lettering to paper, making it a very painstaking affair. These days, thanks to the new deco markers from edding, anyone can learn calligraphy with ease.  That’s why the Ahrensburg-based marker specialist is targeting its edding 1255 and edding 1455 not just at professional graphic designers and illustrators, but also at amateur artists and creative enthusiasts who enjoy doing art and design at home and who sometimes like to put their ideas into practice. That’s because even though these pens meet the highest standards, they are incredibly easy to handle. Which means you don’t need to be an expert to come up with neat ideas in a matter of moments: from calligraphy writing to drawings and highly effective layouts - no previous knowledge is required! If you want to concentrate on honing your own style, it’s a case of “practice makes perfect”. Which is why edding is offering a free calligraphy workshop  to anyone interested. Just go to www.edding-creative.com to discover handy hints and tips from calligraphy expert, Birgit Nass.  The website also includes all manner of suggestions and creative ideas to fire your imagination.

The highest standards
Calligraphy made easy:  the tips of the new calligraphy pens have been developed to produce really smooth, flowing lettering that will look highly effective. The edding 1255 is available in stroke widths of 2, 3.5 and 5 mm.  The new tips are precision-cut to meet the high demands of calligraphy. What is more, the “flex tip” - the new flexible tip of the edding 1455 calligraphy marker – has a variable width of 1 5 mm to ensure a calligraphy style.

In-store creativity
edding has developed some highly striking displays, allowing dealers to present the new products in an attractive manner. These displays have suggested applications printed on them.  Separate and combined display units are available for the edding 1255 and the edding 1455. All displays come with a dispenser containing leaflets. As well as a brief description of the product, these leaflets include templates and stencils, not to mention lots of other creative calligraphy ideas.