If you have decided to start with pointed pen calligraphy, you only need a few things to get you started. I suggest you save purchasing all the colors of inks and expensive holders for later. You’d want to stick with the basics when you practice and do your drills.

Here’s a list of initial things you may need:

• Pencil – I suggest to use lead pencils marked either #1, #2 or HB. These will be dark and firm enough for what you need to do. Make sure to not fully sharpen the tip. Leave the end blunt. If you sharpened it too much, break off the tip for drills.
• Straight holder – The basic Speedball straight holder will do. They last pretty long too. As a matter of fact, the one I’m currently using has been with me since the mid-90s.
• Oblique holder – Optional for lefties, but a must try for right-handed people. A Speedball oblique holder will be alright, but please note that G nibs are too long to be used with this. You will need an oblique holder with a flange built for the G nib. Another alternative is to use the Hunt nibs and nibs of similar size with your Speedball oblique holder.
• Nibs – When starting out, I suggest using a G nib (Nikko G, Tachikawa G, Hiro G, Zebra G) as these nibs are stiff and will help you learn a bit of control when you practice pressure and release strokes. They are also especially good for heavy-handed people. Other nibs you may want to explore that will be more flexible and commonly used are the blue pumpkin nibs (Brause Steno 361 or Hiro 40), Hunt Imperial 101, Leonardt Principal, Hunt 22.
• Ink – When starting out, I prefer using sumi ink. Sumi ink has a a really nice consistency and it’s pretty easy to clean. One other ink you may want to try is walnut ink. You could later progress to other calligraphy inks available,  fountain pen ink or even mix your own!
• Empty glass/jar – I suggest to have at least 2 when you practice. One to transfer and store ink if you bought a big bottle. The other will be used to rinse your nib while you are writing as ink tends to build up as you write. Every once in a while, you need to rinse your nib to make sure it writes nicely.
• Eraser – Buy a good dust free eraser. You’ll need this when you draft or draw guide lines on your paper.
• Ruler – Not always needed, but good to have, especially good to have when you want to draw guide lines.
• Paper – Of course, we can’t write without paper! There are several options when you’re starting out. Sometimes old notebooks do alright. Even regular bond paper is okay. Ensure that the paper is ink friendly. By ink friendly, I mean the paper is thick enough to hold ink and smooth enough to not snag your nib when you write. If the ink blots to the next page, you may want to use something else. If you’re located in the Philippines, I use PaperOne bond paper at 100 gsm, which is available at the local bookstore. I’m also partial to the Ivory and Ebony Padlets from @calligrapads as well as the Swirls and Strokes Dotted Practice pad from @swirlsandstrokesph on Instagram. There is also Rhodia and Clairefontaine paper, which is slightly more expensive, but just lovely to write with. The paper from Muji is also quite ink friendly. 
• Pen cleaner – You may also want a pen cleaner for your nibs. Always make sure to clean your nibs after you use them. They will rust easily if you leave them too long in your holder. There are available pen cleaners you could purchase and use, if you like. Others use regular water to rinse their nibs. Personally, I use Windex to clean. It gives my nibs and holder a good thorough cleaning. (If you can’t find it in your usual grocery/supermarket, your best bet would be True Value or Ace Hardware.) Gently pat your nibs dry with a paper towel and leave them to air dry before storing. Always remember to handle the nibs with care so you don’t misalign the tines!

So far, that’s it! I hope I pretty much covered the basics. Feel free to post a comment or send me a message if you have questions that were not covered in this post.

Happy writing!