Writing that resembles the look of traditional calligraphy without the need of professional tools like dip pens or brush pens is referred as faux calligraphy. It involves creating the thin and thick strokes that characterize calligraphy with a regular pen, marker, or pencil. 

Calligraphy artists globally are familiar with the ideas of parallel lines and doubling of alphabets. As our articles to be perfect, the broad and narrow strokes should be placed properly.

Essential elements of faux calligraphy: 

Imitation: 

With its thin upstrokes and broad downstrokes, imitation seeks to mimic the look of authentic calligraphy. 

Versatility: 

Any writing instrument like pens, pencils, markers, paintbrushes, or any other can be used. 

Simplicity: 

Faux Calligraphy is easy to learn and doesn’t require lot of practice or specific knowledge. 

Contrast: 

The main purpose is to create contrast between the thick and thin strokes in order to create the appearance like calligraphy. 

No pressure: 

You can create faux calligraphy using your natural handwriting, as opposed to actual calligraphy, which calls for pressure, lots of practice and particular writing tool techniques.

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