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<DIV>I'd be happy to discuss all things calligraphic with you.<BR> </DIV>
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<DIV>Could someone that is talented at calligraphy suggest a pen that they like to use or that is good for a beginner? I got a really cool book today and I would like to get started playing around with it.</DIV>
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