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Show & Tell / Re: "Solitude" poem in Engrosser's script
« on: March 04, 2018, 09:28:39 AM »
A very nice selection to express in this hand. It is lovely.
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Tools & Supplies / Re: First Click Pen
« on: February 27, 2018, 01:26:20 PM »
Wow. What a lovely artifact 
I enjoy seeing these old pens and wish we could see more of them. Nice job with the photographs, too.
Thanks for sharing this.
I enjoy seeing these old pens and wish we could see more of them. Nice job with the photographs, too.Thanks for sharing this.
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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Re: Three flourished Copperplate Majuscules
« on: February 21, 2018, 02:24:52 PM »
As always, a very inspirational example for me. Thank you Ken for your examples in this lovely hand 
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Dallas!
« on: February 11, 2018, 10:54:29 PM »
Welcome to the forum. I have learned much from the many patient and talented folks here. I hope you enjoy your journey here.
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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Re: Personal appraisal of the Copperplate style
« on: February 11, 2018, 10:49:31 PM »
Thank you for sharing another perfect demonstration of the Copperplate form and your expert hand at writing it Ken. Beautifully done sir.
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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: 18th-century, programmable, writing automaton
« on: February 04, 2018, 02:55:41 PM »
An amazing mechanical work from 240 years ago 
Thanks for sharing this little marvel.
Thanks for sharing this little marvel.
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The Library / Re: Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers
« on: February 03, 2018, 03:20:24 PM »
Thank you for sharing the link to this encyclopedia. I love the lettering plates, but there is so much more to explore. Hmm...laundry and sweeping will just have to wait their turn 
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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Voynich (likely) cracked by a Canadian :)
« on: February 01, 2018, 01:41:55 PM »
How interesting. I love a mystery like this. This is a perfect little self-indulgent research I can do on these cold, rainy days.
Thanks for sharing this Star. This will be a entertaining respite from lettering practice
Thanks for sharing this Star. This will be a entertaining respite from lettering practice
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Introductions / Re: Hi from Grimsby, Ontario
« on: January 22, 2018, 10:24:20 PM »
Greetings and welcome. I, too, am retired and have taken up hobbies I could not devote time to while working. Copperplate calligraphy is one of them.
I am left-handed and use a straight pen. It is more comfortable for me. I also have a copy of Eleanor Winter's book, but based on recommendations here, I also have a copy of Dick Jackson's 'Copperplate Calligraphy'. The styles are different and I personally prefer Mr. Jackson's with no disrespect to Ms. Winter.
If you have a chance, another great book is 'The Universal Penman'. This is NOT an instructional book, but provides many good lettering examples to study that were engraved by George Bickham.
Enjoy!
Cat
I am left-handed and use a straight pen. It is more comfortable for me. I also have a copy of Eleanor Winter's book, but based on recommendations here, I also have a copy of Dick Jackson's 'Copperplate Calligraphy'. The styles are different and I personally prefer Mr. Jackson's with no disrespect to Ms. Winter.
If you have a chance, another great book is 'The Universal Penman'. This is NOT an instructional book, but provides many good lettering examples to study that were engraved by George Bickham.
Enjoy!
Cat
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Ny!
« on: January 22, 2018, 10:13:40 PM »
Hi Sana and welcome to the forum. I am also learning Copperplate and have found this group to be a wonderful source of information and encouragement.
Enjoy the journey!
Cat
Enjoy the journey!
Cat
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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: What Script are you married to?
« on: December 22, 2017, 01:57:53 PM »
Still new in the relationship, Copperplate is my favorite snuggle bunny, but I have been taking glances at Illuminated lettering
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Guidelines / Re: Spiral Guidelines to Share
« on: December 16, 2017, 02:18:57 PM »
Very cool Steve, and a generous offering to the community.
I also enjoyed your spiral work of the poem from 'The Hobbit'. This is great work.
Happy Holidays,
Cat
I also enjoyed your spiral work of the poem from 'The Hobbit'. This is great work.
Happy Holidays,
Cat
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Florida
« on: October 01, 2017, 05:59:29 PM »
Greetings Jean, and welcome to the forum. This is a great source of support and learning material. All the members are friendly and freely provide inspirational support. I joined earlier this year and this site has been so helpful. Erica has provided a great service to this community.
Have fun!
Have fun!
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Introductions / Re: Hello from Canada
« on: October 01, 2017, 05:54:53 PM »
Gentle greetings Carollynn from a fellow lefty. So good to have you on board. I started learning Copperplate this year and this forum and the members have been a great help.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Introductions / Re: Hello from my tenny tiny part of England
« on: October 01, 2017, 05:44:52 PM »
Greetings Fiona, and welcome to the forum. I, too, am a left handed calligrapher, but only started learning this year. Looking forward to seeing your work.