early life and education hafız tahsin hilmi efendi was born in tophane, istanbul in 1847. he learned thuluth and naskhi from sefik bey and ta’iiq from sami effendi. this traditional education in islamic calligraphy would shape his artistic style and contribute to his mastery of the craft. artistic career as a skilled calligrapher, hafız tahsin hilmi efendi copied the qur'an in 1894, demonstrating his exceptional talent and dedication t…