In many people's lexicons the word calligraphy means Italic lettering. But Italic is an approach not just one style. Here, to start an occasional feature, is a version I call Simplest Italic. It's enlarged from handwriting that started out about 1/8" tall--that's why it looks so ragged at the edges. You can see the ink and the paper texture much more clearly than in real life.
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| Letter families are crucial to practicing Italic comfortably, rhythmically, and accurately. The A family includes a c d e g q u y and f; the B family includes b h k m n p r. Diagonal strokes form s v w x z and part of k. |
I learned the Italic Letters two years ago, when Margaret convinced me to avoid the Palmer. It is easy, elegant and legible.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all,
Estuardo Behrens MD FACS