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began to teach myself copperplate script when I was about 16.
I was unable to find any text books so I taught myself by
copying letraset (for anyone under the age of 30 these were
sheets of transfer letters that were used to create signs,
certificates etc before ready access to computers, printers and
hundreds of fonts!) The detail at the top left shows that the script is very flowing and adaptable, it can be flourished with elegant swirls and strokes and the letter height and density can be changed mid-stroke with the same nib. This is because one nib size is used for all writing sizes as the difference in width of stroke is due to increased pressure on the pen nib causing the point to spread and deliver a wider ink line to the paper. The nib is shown in the picture at the bottom right. The nib is angled to faciltiate the script being written at the customary copperplate angle of 57o. Copperplate script suits stylised floral borders and delicate gilding. It works very well in Edwardian settings and the letters, of all the scripts, are the most versatile to decorate just with the nib making the script ideal for envelopes and invitations. The script however can be a little difficult to read from a distance or when written very small so it is not ideal for seating plans that have more than 150 people. |
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