Add in inkstones and paper, and the investment ... willing to spend so much just to write? More from So Expensive Once a practical way to transcribe, calligraphy has evolved into a fine art.

Meghan Markle's calligraphy handwriting once earned her money ... From 2004 to 2005, she worked at Paper Source in Beverly Hills to earn some extra cash, teaching calligraphy, gift-wrapping ...