{"title":"Oliver Picks","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oliverlao-introduction-letter-pad-engrossersscipt-basic","title":"Western Calligraphy Letter Pad - Engrosser's Script (Basic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 47, 131);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first 300 sets will include a limited-edition poster designed by Oliver Lao.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28-page instruction booklet, with 90-page letter pad with basic structure, lowercase, and uppercase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a set of instruction and letter pad for learning Engrosser’s Script. In addition to the existing explanations, it also includes various lowercase writing methods, making the stroke order clearer and more suitable for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Macau Western calligrapher Oliver Lao, the letter pad are modeled after the manuscripts of Engrosser’s Script pioneer E.A. Lupfer. They provide a traditional and professional approach to understanding the entire authentic Engrosser’s Script writing system, covering the most basic structures, lowercases, and uppercases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach letter pad contains 90 sheets of smooth, shadow and hairline friendly's silky 80gsm cream yellow paper. The surface is smooth and free of coatings that hinder ink drying, offering excellent ink absorption and very even ink distribution, suitable for most dotting nib inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of packaging, each set is wrapped in a beautifully embossed cardboard box. Both the explanatory and tracing books are designed with loose pages for easy portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngrosser’s Script Instruction (Traditional Chinese), 28 pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(I) History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(II) Basic yools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(III) Basic structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(IV) Lowercases decomposition and detailed explanation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(V) Uppercases decomposition and detailed \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eexplanation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngrosser’s Script Copybook (Traditional Chinese), 90 pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(I) Basic structures: 1 page per structure, 13 pages total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(II) Lowercases: 1 page per letter, some letters include variations, 51 pages total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(III) Uppercases: 1 page per letter, 26 pages total\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OLIVER LAO","offers":[{"title":"Instruction + Letter Pad (Full Set)","offer_id":44493203669190,"sku":"OL_PS_ES_B-1","price":130.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Letter Pad","offer_id":45064281325766,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/4843\/7919\/files\/OLCG-ESB_TC_2510_-01.jpg?v=1759834942"},{"product_id":"oliver-lao-western-calligraphy-ink","title":"Western Calligraphy Handmade Ink","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInk is the foundation of Western calligraphy. A good bottle of ink plays a vital role in promoting practice. In Engrosser's Script, we have extremely high standards for hairline and shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen I creating this handmade ink, the basic standards were hair-thin silkiness and rich, beautiful shadows. I put considerable effort into the consistency and wetness of the formula. The initial colors released are \"Azure Blue,\" inspired by the Portuguese bricks of Macau, and \"Dark Walnut,\" a classic ink for Western calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach bottle of handmade ink, hand-mixed and precisely proportioned, is intended to be a good companion on your journey in Western calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzure Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInspired by the Portuguese bricks of Macau, \"Azure Blue\" is made from very vibrant azurite. After grinding, it produces a rock-like color with very vivid contrast, a color I particularly love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Walnut:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA classic ink for Western calligraphy, this natural ink is refined from walnut shells. It is darker than regular walnut inks on the market while retaining the unique tonal variations characteristic of walnut ink. For even stronger tonal variations, do not shake before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25ml \/ 0.85oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach bottle of handmade ink is handcrafted; slight color variations may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease shake well before use to deepen the color. Smaller bottles are recommended for easier shaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis ink can be used with dip nibs, flat nibs, and various brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis ink is not suitable for fountain pens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OLIVER LAO","offers":[{"title":"Azure Blue (x1)","offer_id":45163327750342,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Walnut (x1)","offer_id":45163327783110,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Azure Blue (x1)＋Dark Walnut (x1)","offer_id":45163327815878,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Azure Blue (x1)＋Mini inkwell set (x1)","offer_id":45163327848646,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Walnut (x1)＋Mini inkwell set (x1)","offer_id":45163327881414,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Azure Blue (x1)＋Dark Walnut (x1)＋Mini inkwell set (x2)","offer_id":45163327914182,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini inkwell set (x1)","offer_id":45163327946950,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/4843\/7919\/files\/OLink_-01.jpg?v=1761833719"},{"product_id":"western-calligraphy-guideline-pad-engrossers-script-light-yellow","title":"Western Calligraphy Practice Pad - Engrosser’s Script (Warm Yellow)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePractice Pad for \u003cstrong\u003eEngrosser’s Script\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by Oliver Lao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach practice pad contains 50 sheets of smooth, shadow and hairline friendly's silky 80gsm cream yellow paper. The surface is smooth and free of coatings that hinder ink drying, offering excellent ink absorption and very even ink distribution, suitable for most dotting nib inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reference lines feature a perfect 5mm X-height and a 52° angle specific to E.A. Lupfer. They are also specially designed with subtle yet easily visible gray lines for easier alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 single pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80gsm cream yellow calligraphy paper\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OLIVER LAO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45553592402118,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/4843\/7919\/files\/2602-1-02_3a01764b-4e0a-47fa-b322-05da6440a4b9.jpg?v=1771674735"},{"product_id":"western-calligraphy-complete-kit-engrossers-script-basic","title":"Western Calligraphy Complete Kit - Engrosser's Script (Basic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first 100 sets include a limited edition poster designed by Oliver Lao.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a complete all-in-one starter kit for learning Engrosser’s Script. From detailed guides and tracing books to pens, nibs, and ink, this skit provides everything you need to master the classic Engrosser’s Script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Engrosser’s Script Instruction (28 pages)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Basic tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Basic structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Lowercases decomposition and detailed explanation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Uppercases decomposition and detailed explanation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Engrosser’s Script Letter Pad (90 pages)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Macau Western calligrapher Oliver Lao, the letter pad are modeled after the manuscripts of Engrosser’s Script pioneer E.A. Lupfer. They provide a traditional and professional approach to understanding the entire authentic Engrosser’s Script writing system, covering the most basic structures, lowercases, and uppercases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach letter pad contains 90 sheets of smooth, shadow and hairline friendly's silky 80gsm cream yellow paper. The surface is smooth and free of coatings that hinder ink drying, offering excellent ink absorption and very even ink distribution, suitable for most dotting nib inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Basic structures: 1 page per structure, 13 pages total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Lowercases: 1 page per letter, some letters include variations, 51 pages total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Uppercases: 1 page per letter, 26 pages total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(3) Western Calligraphy Practice Pad - Engrosser’s Script (Warm Yellow) (50 pages)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach practice pad contains 50 sheets of smooth, shadow and hairline friendly's silky 80gsm cream yellow paper. The surface is smooth and free of coatings that hinder ink drying, offering excellent ink absorption and very even ink distribution, suitable for most dotting nib inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference lines feature a perfect 5mm X-height and a 52° angle specific to E.A. Lupfer. They are also specially designed with subtle yet easily visible gray lines for easier alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(4) Wooden Oblique Pen Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in both Left-handed and Right-handed options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(5) Leonardt Principal EF Nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality nibs perfect for achieving fine hairlines and bold swells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(6) Handmade Calligraphy Ink - Deep Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic choice for Western calligraphy. This natural ink is refined from walnut shells and offers a deeper color than standard walnut inks while maintaining beautiful shading (color variation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(7) Cotton Eco-Friendly Storage Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimalist bag made from soft, durable natural cotton. Highly breathable to protect your delicate stationery from moisture and odors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OLIVER LAO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45826800025798,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/4843\/7919\/files\/2605-1-01.jpg?v=1778144305"}],"url":"https:\/\/oliverlao.com\/collections\/oliver-picks.oembed","provider":"OLIVER LAO CALLIGRAPHY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}