Maureen Sullivan has produced the perfect handbook for helping you to develop & create your own original calligraphic style & to enjoy the art of 'beautiful writing'. The book begins with the historical background to calligraphy; the materials & equipment you need; & basic techniques including ruling the paper basic strokes pen angles & basic letters. The book then progresses through the most common hands
- uncial foundation gothic italic sharpened italic & copperplate. Every letter of every hand is drawn out in stroke order & there is advice on letter & word spacing all shown in clear step-by-step photographs.