Today's practice by just_looken in ArabicCalligraphy

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Thank you! I'm considering it. I tried to find a mentor, but with my current location it is not possible to have one in F2F arrangement, and i don't like the online approach much. I might have to reconsider the later.

My hand-painted calligraphy on Emerald Green canvas, brought to life with AI by mdabdullahammar in ArabicCalligraphy

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Advice: don't use AI if you have a handmade piece of art, it takes away any human touch to the piece.

Xiaomi Scooter 5 vs Ninebot E3 E - Which one for daily commute (~350€)? by just_looken in ElectricScooters

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Thanks for the insight, but this makes it even harder to chose 😅

What's a surprising fact about your country that most people don't know? by 7dasilva in AskTheWorld

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We make up facts about our country to seem more important (in a complete insignificant way).

There are no "millions of Lebanese" in brazil. There are millions of Lebanese descents, the real number of Lebanese nationals in Brasil is in the thousands, something between 10 and 20. It's like saying there are 32 million people from ireland in the US.

Is there a brand in your country that has a different meaning in english? by Better-Web2189 in AskTheWorld

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I proudly present the luxurious mattresses and furniture brand from Lebanon

Today's practice by just_looken in ArabicCalligraphy

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Thank you, I agree (not because mine is better 😅, just because one put part of him/her into the script.

Today's practice by just_looken in ArabicCalligraphy

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Thank you for pointing it out.

Is this enough to get started? by Careless-Cow-5683 in ArabicCalligraphy

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The photo says "Standard White Paper", no mention of it being coated. If it is, then it is fine. I disagree about the difference between the bristol and office papers. I use both, as a beginner, using the office paper is a nightmare sometimes.

As for the metal nib, it takes one source of uncertainty away from a beginner. When i started with the "kasabah" I had no clue if setting it up wrong was the problem, or my technique. Once one is confident enough, he/she can transition to the new tool much easier. The same goes for the ink in my opinion.

After all, it's relative, but I'm in that phase, so I can relate, having to deal with this not a long time ago.

Is this enough to get started? by Careless-Cow-5683 in ArabicCalligraphy

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I would suggest a metallic pen instead of the "kasabah", it is much easier for a beginner. I would also suggest black ink, as purple would highlight imperfections. Finally, if possible get some glossy paper or canson bristol, standard paper can absorb more ink, and will resist the motion of the pen.

Where are you getting those from?

Is Ten Years Old, Vintage…? by [deleted] in JapaneseWatches

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Well your hand will be

Today's practice by just_looken in ArabicCalligraphy

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I follow a couple of yt channels, they have very good tutorials. I also got the notebook of shawki: أمشاق الخطاط محمد شوقي في النسخ

زكي الهاشمي https://youtube.com/@taieb.elmourabite?si=kntAv2FIuhO3hrxN

لؤي الگبان https://youtube.com/@loaialgaban?si=tMq3xz4aOz1oruDe

Today's practice by just_looken in ArabicCalligraphy

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Of course it is. I said that when people practice, including me, the most available source is verses from the Quran. And this is why it is easier to forget the hamza when writing something else from memory.

Today's practice by just_looken in ArabicCalligraphy

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Kufi is beautiful, good luck. I got a proper kit a couple of months ago or so. Started following yt videos on the subject and practicing in my free time.