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Introductions / Re: Hello from Wisconsin
« on: January 04, 2015, 11:58:34 AM »
Hey Laurie! Analog is the way to go. Glad to have you on board!
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Digital Design / Horizontal Vertical Bezier Handles
« on: January 04, 2015, 11:57:15 AM »
A few of my favorite writeups on the nuance of point placement, curve construction and handle orientation in Illustrator.
A basic overview of point placement and handle orientation.
http://theagsc.com/community/tutorials/so-whats-the-big-deal-with-horizontal-vertical-bezier-handles-anyway
An in depth explanation of extrema placement, curve construction, and vector theory.
http://learn.scannerlicker.net/2014/04/16/bezier-curves-and-type-design-a-tutorial/
Some examples of tricky problems with curves and their solutions
http://learn.scannerlicker.net/2014/09/16/bezier-curve-quick-tips-two-methods-for-smooth-curves/
A basic overview of point placement and handle orientation.
http://theagsc.com/community/tutorials/so-whats-the-big-deal-with-horizontal-vertical-bezier-handles-anyway
An in depth explanation of extrema placement, curve construction, and vector theory.
http://learn.scannerlicker.net/2014/04/16/bezier-curves-and-type-design-a-tutorial/
Some examples of tricky problems with curves and their solutions
http://learn.scannerlicker.net/2014/09/16/bezier-curve-quick-tips-two-methods-for-smooth-curves/
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Spencerian Script / Re: "An ornamental Handwriting is a nuisance!"
« on: January 03, 2015, 01:15:00 PM »
Just gorgeous. I'd buy a print for sure.
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Design & Layout / Re: Name layout and design project
« on: January 03, 2015, 12:53:54 PM »
One thing that I've learned with mixing of scripts is to create good contrast between the leaning angle of the two different scripts.
In your case, Uncial is a vertical script. There is pen tilt, but not character slant. Copperplate, on the other hand tends to be set on a 30 degree forward lean.
Now, I'm not sure if there's a reason NOT to do this (maybe someone can give examples of where letterforms would lose legibility on '(' strokes - like the miniscule X.), but I'd suggest leaning the Copperplate even further so that you're farther away from the vertical similarity of the Uncial. Maybe even as far as 45-55 degrees. This exaggerated difference in the rhythm of the two scripts could create more contrast, and make the piece more interesting without needing to fill the white space on the card.
As far as flourishing goes: the better you can do it, the less of it you have to do.
On color: GOLD! duh.
In your case, Uncial is a vertical script. There is pen tilt, but not character slant. Copperplate, on the other hand tends to be set on a 30 degree forward lean.
Now, I'm not sure if there's a reason NOT to do this (maybe someone can give examples of where letterforms would lose legibility on '(' strokes - like the miniscule X.), but I'd suggest leaning the Copperplate even further so that you're farther away from the vertical similarity of the Uncial. Maybe even as far as 45-55 degrees. This exaggerated difference in the rhythm of the two scripts could create more contrast, and make the piece more interesting without needing to fill the white space on the card.
As far as flourishing goes: the better you can do it, the less of it you have to do.
On color: GOLD! duh.
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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Re: Drawing Copperplate letters with a Micron for practice
« on: January 03, 2015, 12:26:54 PM »
Haha, you guys are awesome. Thanks for the info/encouragement!
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Broad Edge Pen Calligraphy / Re: Blackletter/Fraktur - where to start?
« on: January 03, 2015, 12:21:28 PM »
EDIT: Didn't see there was a second page of comments. Oh well, leaving for the link and example.
Hey Ken! The converter that fits most Pilot pens (minus fountain pens with limited space within the actual housing) is called the CON-50 http://www.gouletpens.com/pn69899/p/PN69899
Keep in mind that certain inks (metallics, acrylics) will gum up the feed in parallel pens. I've definitely loaded my parallels with metallics, but a deep clean is required immediately after use, or you can end up ruining the feed. Example:
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Can I ask where you got the converter to fit the pen? I have several converters and none of them are the right size to fit the Pilot Parallel.
Hey Ken! The converter that fits most Pilot pens (minus fountain pens with limited space within the actual housing) is called the CON-50 http://www.gouletpens.com/pn69899/p/PN69899
Keep in mind that certain inks (metallics, acrylics) will gum up the feed in parallel pens. I've definitely loaded my parallels with metallics, but a deep clean is required immediately after use, or you can end up ruining the feed. Example:
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Broad Edge Pen Calligraphy / I ain't got no type - Uncial
« on: January 03, 2015, 12:14:26 PM »
Saw some interesting quotes in Uncial yesterday, decided to go with this phrase because of the interesting diagonal trend of the T's.
Sorry for the intense DOF, the texture and light on the lettering was too good to miss out on the tilt-shift.
I know it's improperly rounded and spaced, but anyone have thoughts/advice?
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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Re: Drawing Copperplate letters with a Micron for practice
« on: December 29, 2014, 09:06:58 PM »
I was informed via Reddit that this is actually more akin to Spencerian than it is to Copperplate. I was ignorant of the difference!
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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Drawing Copperplate letters with a Micron for practice
« on: December 28, 2014, 12:08:05 AM »
Waiting on a box of Hunt 101 nibs to show up in the mail (as recommended by Joi!) but I can't keep myself from doodling. Flattened the top of that T just for Joi, who was busting my butt about it in a shot I sent her. Haha! Happy New Year everyone!
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Introductions / Re: Hey Guys! Joi invited me to sign up, so here I am. I'm David from Portland.
« on: December 02, 2014, 01:19:38 AM »
Portland, Oregon!
Thanks for the welcome guys! Looking forward to getting involved this week.
Thanks for the welcome guys! Looking forward to getting involved this week.
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Introductions / Hey Guys! Joi invited me to sign up, so here I am. I'm David from Portland.
« on: November 29, 2014, 04:58:25 PM »
I've been doing lettering work for about two years now. I got my start with Parallel Pens after watching Seb Lester's fraktur video on Vimeo. Since then, I've been devouring all of the info I can on broad nib and brush scripts. I've recently started to show more interest in Copperplate, and Joi has been answering all of my questions over her Instagram (Thanks, Joi!). I'm excited to read around on here and give back any way I can.
If anyone is in Portland and would like to meet up to practice, I know of a bunch of good places or can host out of my home. I would love to connect with more Portland artists!
If anyone is in Portland and would like to meet up to practice, I know of a bunch of good places or can host out of my home. I would love to connect with more Portland artists!
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Introductions / Re: Greetings from Portland! I'm Kat. Nice to meet y'all!
« on: November 29, 2014, 04:53:56 PM »
Hey Kat! I'm also in Portland. Glad to have you here!