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Calligraphy Alphabets | Foundational Hand

Jun.01, 2008 in Calligraphy Pen Use

Origins of the Foundational Hand
The Foundational hand was devised by Edward Johnston who lived from 1872 – 1944. He devised the script after his studies of medieval manuscripts in the British Library after he was commissioned to write a manuscript by the Principal of the Central School of Art, William Lethaby. Foundational hand is also […]

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Using Your Calligraphy Pen

Feb.01, 2008 in Calligraphy Pen Use

Most calligraphers rest the pen on the first joint of the middle finger and use the thumb and forefinger to guide the pen and maintain its angle. This approach is used for any broad-edged writing instrument.
The main problem you will be likely to encounter when starting is holding the pen at the right angle. Most […]

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