A short presentation introducing people to basic western calligraphy and how to get started.

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Calligraphy As A Hobby
Noufal Ibrahim
Barcamp Bangalore 2012
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Outline
Introduction
History
Types Of hands
Equipment
Nibs and Brushes
Inks and Paints
Papers
Getting started
Preparation
Practice exercises
Techniques
Using paints and resist
Conclusion
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History
Ancient history
Western characterised by Latin alphabet.
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History
Ancient history
Western characterised by Latin alphabet.
Early alphabet evolved by around 3000 B.C.
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5. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Ancient history
Western characterised by Latin alphabet.
Early alphabet evolved by around 3000 B.C.
Illuminated religious manuscripts - Book of Kells
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6. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Ancient history
Western characterised by Latin alphabet.
Early alphabet evolved by around 3000 B.C.
Illuminated religious manuscripts - Book of Kells
The printing press
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History
Contemporary period
Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.
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History
Contemporary period
Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.
Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.
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9. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.
Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.
Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.
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10. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.
Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.
Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.
Modern calligraphers - Hermann Zapf, Donald Jackson.
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11. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
History
Contemporary period
Slow movement from flat pen to pointed pen.
Edward Johnston’s contributions - London Underground.
Change from a practical to a more artistic discipline.
Modern calligraphers - Hermann Zapf, Donald Jackson.
Use of computer technology.
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Types Of hands
Types of hands
Flat pen hands - Uncial, Gothic, Italic etc.
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Types Of hands
Types of hands
Flat pen hands - Uncial, Gothic, Italic etc.
Pointed pen hands - Copperplate, Spencerian
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Types Of hands
Uncial
3rd to 8th centuries.
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Types Of hands
Uncial
3rd to 8th centuries.
Majuscules
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Types Of hands
Uncial
3rd to 8th centuries.
Majuscules
Designed for smooth surfaces. Round and curvy.
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Types Of hands
Uncial
3rd to 8th centuries.
Majuscules
Designed for smooth surfaces. Round and curvy.
Very old and widespread. Many variants.
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Types Of hands
Blackletter
Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.
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Types Of hands
Blackletter
Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.
Often called “Gothic script”.
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Types Of hands
Blackletter
Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.
Often called “Gothic script”.
12th to 17th century.
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Types Of hands
Blackletter
Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.
Often called “Gothic script”.
12th to 17th century.
Many variants - Textualis, Fractur, Batarde etc.
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Types Of hands
Blackletter
Superseded the Carolignian hand of the 7th century.
Often called “Gothic script”.
12th to 17th century.
Many variants - Textualis, Fractur, Batarde etc.
Compact, dense and textured.
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Types Of hands
Italic
15th century.
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Types Of hands
Italic
15th century.
Mostly synthesis of Roman and Carolignian hands by
Italian scribes.
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Types Of hands
Italic
15th century.
Mostly synthesis of Roman and Carolignian hands by
Italian scribes.
Very elegant, Slightly inclined, ideal for flourishing.
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Types Of hands
Italic
15th century.
Mostly synthesis of Roman and Carolignian hands by
Italian scribes.
Very elegant, Slightly inclined, ideal for flourishing.
Quite fast. Can be modified into a cursive hand.
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Types Of hands
Foundational
Developed by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.
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Types Of hands
Foundational
Developed by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.
Similar to Carolignian.
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Types Of hands
Foundational
Developed by Edward Johnston in the early 20th century.
Similar to Carolignian.
Rounded letters. Very elegant and readable.
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Types Of hands
Copperplate
Pointed pen hand.
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Types Of hands
Copperplate
Pointed pen hand.
19th century mostly.
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Types Of hands
Copperplate
Pointed pen hand.
19th century mostly.
Also called the English Round Hand.
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Types Of hands
Spencerian
An American hand.
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Types Of hands
Spencerian
An American hand.
1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).
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Types Of hands
Spencerian
An American hand.
1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).
Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.
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Types Of hands
Spencerian
An American hand.
1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).
Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.
Pointed pen script.
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Types Of hands
Spencerian
An American hand.
1850 to early 1900s (pre typewriter business script).
Taught at schools but then replaced by the Palmer method.
Pointed pen script.
Declaration of independence, Coca Cola, Ford.
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Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
Used for older scripts.
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Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
Used for older scripts.
Line width controlled by angle of pen.
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Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
Used for older scripts.
Line width controlled by angle of pen.
Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.
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Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
Used for older scripts.
Line width controlled by angle of pen.
Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.
Cheap felt tipped markers.
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Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
Used for older scripts.
Line width controlled by angle of pen.
Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.
Cheap felt tipped markers.
Double pencils.
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Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
Used for older scripts.
Line width controlled by angle of pen.
Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.
Cheap felt tipped markers.
Double pencils.
Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.
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Nibs and Brushes
Flat nib
Used for older scripts.
Line width controlled by angle of pen.
Fountain pens by Parker, Sheaffer etc.
Cheap felt tipped markers.
Double pencils.
Dip pens - With and without reservoirs.
Starting nibs.
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Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
Used for more modern scripts.
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Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
Used for more modern scripts.
Used for bird flourishes.
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Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
Used for more modern scripts.
Used for bird flourishes.
Line width controlled by pressure.
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Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
Used for more modern scripts.
Used for bird flourishes.
Line width controlled by pressure.
Very delicate.
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Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
Used for more modern scripts.
Used for bird flourishes.
Line width controlled by pressure.
Very delicate.
Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.
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Nibs and Brushes
Pointed nibs
Used for more modern scripts.
Used for bird flourishes.
Line width controlled by pressure.
Very delicate.
Mostly dip. Fountain pens available.
I can’t do this so I’ll skip it.
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Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
Great for non conventional surfaces.
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Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
Great for non conventional surfaces.
Flat and pointed.
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Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
Great for non conventional surfaces.
Flat and pointed.
Extremely wide ones available.
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Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
Great for non conventional surfaces.
Flat and pointed.
Extremely wide ones available.
Harder to control - wrist turning.
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Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
Great for non conventional surfaces.
Flat and pointed.
Extremely wide ones available.
Harder to control - wrist turning.
Synthetic bristles necessary.
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Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
Great for non conventional surfaces.
Flat and pointed.
Extremely wide ones available.
Harder to control - wrist turning.
Synthetic bristles necessary.
Special purpose brushes for detail work.
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Nibs and Brushes
Brushes
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Inks and Paints
Inks
Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.
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Inks and Paints
Inks
Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.
Make sure you use non-waterproof ones.
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Inks and Paints
Inks
Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.
Make sure you use non-waterproof ones.
Winsor Newton Calligraphic inks.
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Inks and Paints
Inks
Inks are transparent and paper colour shows through.
Make sure you use non-waterproof ones.
Winsor Newton Calligraphic inks.
Private reserve fountain pen inks.
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Inks and Paints
Inks
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Inks and Paints
Paints
Pros use gouache.
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Inks and Paints
Paints
Pros use gouache.
I use poster paints.
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Inks and Paints
Paints
Pros use gouache.
I use poster paints.
Water based paints with some inert material to make them
opaque.
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Inks and Paints
Paints
Pros use gouache.
I use poster paints.
Water based paints with some inert material to make them
opaque.
Dilute with distilled water (use a syringe for precision).
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Inks and Paints
Paints
Pros use gouache.
I use poster paints.
Water based paints with some inert material to make them
opaque.
Dilute with distilled water (use a syringe for precision).
Thicken using gum arabic solution.
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Inks and Paints
Paints
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Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
Watery paint like substance.
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Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
Watery paint like substance.
Turns into a rubbery waterproof layer when dry.
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Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
Watery paint like substance.
Turns into a rubbery waterproof layer when dry.
Paint on top and then remove resist layer for reverse
effects.
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Inks and Paints
Masking fluid
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Papers
Paper
I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.
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Papers
Paper
I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.
Heavy enough to handle ink. Light enough to see rulings
through.
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Papers
Paper
I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.
Heavy enough to handle ink. Light enough to see rulings
through.
Cartridge paper when doing water colour washes.
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Papers
Paper
I mostly use A4 90 gsm “JK excel bond” paper for practice.
Heavy enough to handle ink. Light enough to see rulings
through.
Cartridge paper when doing water colour washes.
Coloured paper and card for greeting cards etc.
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Papers
Where to get this stuff?
William Penn, Koramangala.
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Papers
Where to get this stuff?
William Penn, Koramangala.
Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.
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Papers
Where to get this stuff?
William Penn, Koramangala.
Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.
Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.
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Papers
Where to get this stuff?
William Penn, Koramangala.
Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.
Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.
Most book stores have introductory books.
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Papers
Where to get this stuff?
William Penn, Koramangala.
Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.
Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.
Most book stores have introductory books.
Speedball textbook.
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Papers
Where to get this stuff?
William Penn, Koramangala.
Bhaskar Arts, Avenue Road.
Reliance Art Store, Commercial Street.
Most book stores have introductory books.
Speedball textbook.
Get the best quality materials you can afford.
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Preparation
Rulings
Letter heights are measured in multiples of nib widths.
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Preparation
Rulings
Letter heights are measured in multiples of nib widths.
Letter widths depend on hand. Some are circular. Some
narrow.
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Preparation
Rulings
Letter heights are measured in multiples of nib widths.
Letter widths depend on hand. Some are circular. Some
narrow.
http://noufalibrahim.name/rulings can help you
make rulings
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Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
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Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
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Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
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Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.
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Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.
Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.
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Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.
Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.
Don’t listen to music while practicing.
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Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.
Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.
Don’t listen to music while practicing.
Upsets rhythm.
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93. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.
Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.
Don’t listen to music while practicing.
Upsets rhythm.
Dilutes concentration.
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94. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Preparation
Setup
Use an armchair.
Use a board for a convenient angle.
Fix ruling sheet to work sheet using paper clips.
Use a pad of paper below ruling sheet for some “give”.
Use a guard sheet to protect the work sheet.
Don’t listen to music while practicing.
Upsets rhythm.
Dilutes concentration.
Makes you error prone.
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Preparation
My setup
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Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
Draw a pair of lines.
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Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
Draw a pair of lines.
Practice n and u curves.
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Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
Draw a pair of lines.
Practice n and u curves.
Vary rhythm, size, speed.
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Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
Draw a pair of lines.
Practice n and u curves.
Vary rhythm, size, speed.
Use a single pencil at first.
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Practice exercises
Getting rhythm
Draw a pair of lines.
Practice n and u curves.
Vary rhythm, size, speed.
Use a single pencil at first.
Then use double pencils.
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Practice exercises
First attempts
Rule for foundational miniscules.
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Practice exercises
First attempts
Rule for foundational miniscules.
x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.
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Practice exercises
First attempts
Rule for foundational miniscules.
x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.
Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.
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Practice exercises
First attempts
Rule for foundational miniscules.
x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.
Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.
Pen angle is 30°.
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Practice exercises
First attempts
Rule for foundational miniscules.
x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.
Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.
Pen angle is 30°.
Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.
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106. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
Rule for foundational miniscules.
x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.
Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.
Pen angle is 30°.
Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.
Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.
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107. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
First attempts
Rule for foundational miniscules.
x-height is 41⁄2 nibs.
Ascenders and descenders and 21⁄2 nibs each.
Pen angle is 30°.
Use a broad pen at first. 2mm is nice.
Fountain pens/markers are easier to get started with.
Practice using pangrams and maybe poems.
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Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
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Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
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Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
Practice every day for an hour or so.
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Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
Practice every day for an hour or so.
Master one hand before moving on to the next.
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112. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
Practice every day for an hour or so.
Master one hand before moving on to the next.
Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.
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113. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
Practice every day for an hour or so.
Master one hand before moving on to the next.
Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.
Critique your work regularly.
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114. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
Practice every day for an hour or so.
Master one hand before moving on to the next.
Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.
Critique your work regularly.
Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
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115. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
Practice every day for an hour or so.
Master one hand before moving on to the next.
Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.
Critique your work regularly.
Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
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116. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Practice exercises
Things to pay attention to
Strive for rhythm and perfect letter forms.
Don’t tire your arm or eyes.
Practice every day for an hour or so.
Master one hand before moving on to the next.
Don’t push the pen against the paper. Pull it.
Critique your work regularly.
Repetitio Est Mater Studiorum.
Repetition is the mother of studies.
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Practice exercises
Road ahead
You’ll need a few months per hand.
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Practice exercises
Road ahead
You’ll need a few months per hand.
Foundational, Uncial, Blackletter, Italic.
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Practice exercises
Road ahead
You’ll need a few months per hand.
Foundational, Uncial, Blackletter, Italic.
Ruling is tedious. You can use the script mentioned above.
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Using paints and resist
Paints
Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.
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Using paints and resist
Paints
Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.
Use distilled water.
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Using paints and resist
Paints
Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.
Use distilled water.
Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.
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Using paints and resist
Paints
Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.
Use distilled water.
Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.
Charge pen using a natural brush. Some people prefer
dipping.
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Using paints and resist
Paints
Paints should be diluted to consistency of light cream.
Use distilled water.
Faber Castell has been better than Camel for me.
Charge pen using a natural brush. Some people prefer
dipping.
Move pen to brush and not the other way round.
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Using paints and resist
Resists
Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.
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Using paints and resist
Resists
Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.
You can easily correct mistakes.
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Using paints and resist
Resists
Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.
You can easily correct mistakes.
Write just like with ink.
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Using paints and resist
Resists
Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.
You can easily correct mistakes.
Write just like with ink.
Paint on top when dry.
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Using paints and resist
Resists
Resists dry quickly and can ruin brushes so dip.
You can easily correct mistakes.
Write just like with ink.
Paint on top when dry.
Peel off the resist with a soft eraser/tweezers.
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Using paints and resist
Washes
Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.
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Using paints and resist
Washes
Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.
Very dilute colour applied on wet, light paper.
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132. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Washes
Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.
Very dilute colour applied on wet, light paper.
After drying, actual work is done on top of this.
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133. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Washes
Watercolour technique used to give a nice background.
Very dilute colour applied on wet, light paper.
After drying, actual work is done on top of this.
Simple or multiple colours possible.
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134. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
Charge the pen with one colour.
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135. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
Charge the pen with one colour.
As you write, Recharge drop by drop with a different one.
Calligraphy As A Hobby

136. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
Charge the pen with one colour.
As you write, Recharge drop by drop with a different one.
Colours will mix inside the reservoir.
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137. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Using paints and resist
Changing colour
Charge the pen with one colour.
As you write, Recharge drop by drop with a different one.
Colours will mix inside the reservoir.
And you’ll get gradation.
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138. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.
Calligraphy As A Hobby

139. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.
Calligraphy is demanding, unforgiving and deliberate.
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140. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.
Calligraphy is demanding, unforgiving and deliberate.
Forces you to see little details.
Calligraphy As A Hobby

141. Introduction Equipment Getting started Techniques Conclusion
Why?
Hobbies are a useful way to keep balance in ones life.
Calligraphy is demanding, unforgiving and deliberate.
Forces you to see little details.
The opposite of most things tech.
Calligraphy As A Hobby