About Allan Visses

Since I was a child, I always admired my father's impeccable handwriting. Oduvaldo Visses, a Portuguese teacher, wrote with elegance and great care, inspiring me to improve my own handwriting.

In 2015, looking for a way to disconnect from technology and relax my mind, I started practicing calligraphy using a simple ballpoint pen. Over time, I developed my own technique, creating variations in stroke thickness by adjusting the pressure on the pen.

I began sharing my work on Instagram, and as my technique gained recognition, major calligraphy communities, such as Calligraphy Masters, started reposting my work. In 2019, I launched Basic Strokes, a digital practice material featuring 88 videos and 400 exercise sheets to help anyone learn calligraphy in an accessible and intuitive way.

Today, in addition to teaching my writing style, I also create professional handwritten signatures. My goal is to make calligraphy accessible to everyone, proving that all you need to start practicing is a pen and a sheet of paper.