In the Loop: August 2025
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Welcome, August! We challenge you to write August in calligraphy today, using any pen or style you'd like. Need some inspiration? Check out our 8 ways to write "August" in calligraphy blog post!
Calligraphy InspirationIn a calligraphy mood but don't know what to work on? Watch us write! ✍️ We have tons of new short, relaxing calligraphy videos on our YouTube Shorts. And if you haven't already, would you subscribe to our YouTube channel? It's free and it tells the algorithm that people enjoy our content. We appreciate it ☺️ Loveleigh Loops YouTube Channel Join the WaitlistOur Loveleigh University calligraphy membership is officially closed for enrollment. We are beginning to work on refreshing the program and will reopen when it's ready, which will likely be in a few months. If you want to get in early before we reopen to the public (and get an extra special deal for waitlisters only), please enter your email address on the waitlist: Join the waitlist Thank you for your support 💕 Lettering Styles RequestWe're going to start compiling the pictures of unique lettering styles into an article for our website. Thank you to everyone who submitted one! If you forgot, here's one last reminder :) Click link button below to see more info. >> Info and Submit Your Style Here If you have already filled out the form, we have received your work. You're welcome to submit more than one. Thank you! Blackletter Guest TutorialBlackletter (AKA “Old English” or “Gothic” calligraphy) is a bold, dramatic script. Our friend Tamer from Blackletter Foundry, is a talented Blackletter expert and generously shared his wealth of knowledge on the Loveleigh Loops blog. Click to learn:
Blackletter Calligraphy 101
We hope that you enjoy this guide as much as we did! A huge thanks from the Loveleigh Loops community to Tamer. New Tutorial Series (tomorrow!)Check your inbox tomorrow for a new tutorial series we recently finished making for you! Here's a hint: you can use it as inspiration for your planner, journal, or calendar. Have a great weekend! -Jordan & Jillian P.S. Want to create a brush pen blending effect like I used in "hello August" at the top of the email? Watch this throwback tutorial from 8 years ago (the methods still work perfectly!). Blending Tutorial Unsubscribe from our "In the Loop" Newsletters |
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s been almost 5 years since we first opened the doors to our Loveleigh University calligraphy membership. Since then, we’ve grown an amazing community and helped countless people fall in love with their calligraphy. Now, we’re pressing pause. On July 30, we’ll be closing the doors to make space for behind-the-scenes improvements—new ideas, new tools, and a fresh chapter. We’re not exactly sure yet when we’ll reopen. We have big plans. But here’s the good news: if...
Hi Reader, Every year, we do a round-up of student work to showcase the talent of this community. Past examples include calligraphy alphabets (this went viral!), beautiful calligraphy and Christmas calligraphy. Our 2025 round-up is showcasing your lettering styles. This can include any style, whether it's a traditional script or something completely unique! To be considered, please include: A photo of your style. Please write the name of your style in that style (see image for examples) Your...
Have you ever been curious about Blackletter calligraphy? Blackletter (AKA “Old English” or “Gothic” calligraphy) is a bold, dramatic script that's captivated hearts for centuries. But we're not experts in the script. Thankfully, we know the incredible Tamer from Blackletter Foundry, who is a talented Blackletter expert. Tamer shared his wealth of knowledge (and pictures of his SERIOUSLY intricate compositions) on the Loveleigh Loops blog. Click to learn: What Blackletter calligraphy is The...