as in scribe
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts
a gorgeous copy of the text that was produced by one of the finest calligraphers of the age
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Here sits Turkish British author Elif Shafak, confronting a vision that will shatter her understanding of both motherhood and creativity: the milk flowing from her breast has transformed into something sinister—thick and dark as a calligrapher’s ink.
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Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
The curator worked with bookbinders, calligraphers, printers and artists for the installation, which displays the books like works of art.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Collaborations with local artists, calligraphers and cultural icons reflect Montblanc’s respect for and celebration of regional traditions, demonstrating the brand’s dedication to conveying its core values through cultural immersion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Speaking of gifting edits, guests enjoyed a Goop and Violet Grey curated gifting edit, with a calligrapher elegantly scrolling the guest's recipient of choice on a card—but of course, there was a gift bag boasting the beast beauty products for party goers too!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
The curator worked with bookbinders, calligraphers, printers and artists for the installation, which displays the books like works of art.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Collaborations with local artists, calligraphers and cultural icons reflect Montblanc’s respect for and celebration of regional traditions, demonstrating the brand’s dedication to conveying its core values through cultural immersion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Speaking of gifting edits, guests enjoyed a Goop and Violet Grey curated gifting edit, with a calligrapher elegantly scrolling the guest's recipient of choice on a card—but of course, there was a gift bag boasting the beast beauty products for party goers too!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Calligrapher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligrapher. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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