The Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy: A Manual and Model Book of the Pointed Pen Method (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)

Turner, Gordon

ISBN 10: 0486255123 / ISBN 13: 9780486255125

Published by Dover Publications, 1987

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy: A Manual and Model Book of the Pointed Pen Method (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486255123
• ISBN 13: 9780486255125
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This volume is a complete manual on the technique of writing with the pointed pen in roundhand, which is the American version of copperplate. You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions for executing the straight stroke, variations on the straight stroke (heavy strokes, hairline), curved stroke, push stroke, shading, ligatures, and other components of the style.