With the Japanese pointed nib “Zebra G” I write the Hebrew name Yosef in calligraphic handwriting.

Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף, lit. ’he will add’; also transliterated as Yossef, Josef, Yoseph Tiberian Hebrew and Aramaic Yôsēp̄) is a Hebrew male name derived from the Hebrew word yasaf (Hebrew: יסף, romanized: yasaf, lit. ’to add; to increase’). The name can also consist of the Hebrew yadah meaning “praise“, “fame“ and the word asaf. It is the Hebrew equivalent of the English name Joseph, and the Arabic name Yusuf. The Zebra G Japanese pointed nib is a great tool for drawing, calligraphy and lettering. It is gentle enough for beginners to practice English Italic, Spencerian, or modern calligraphy. Usage tips: New metal nibs for regular calligraphy are a little oily to the touch - they are coated with a special oil to prevent rusting; I recommend rubbing the new nibs with rubbing alcohol - this way you wash off the factory oil, the ink will not roll off the nib and will stick and
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