Copperplate script, was formally known as the English Roundhand font. It was a writing style that was predominantly present during the 18th century. The calligraphy masters at the time would use engravers, who used a pointed tool called a “burin” to transfer their writing on to a plate made of copper, hence the name copperplate. …
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Engrosser’s Script
Engrosser’s script is a calligraphic writing style that was developed and used during the late 1800s and early 1900s in the United States. The primary influence of this script was the various English scripts used before such as the Copperplate Script. In the mid-late 1800s, penmen tried to recreate the script created by the engravers, …
Beginners’ Resources
Calligraphy can be very expensive at times, and spending a lot of money on a hobby is a big commitment. Here are a few cheaper options of calligraphy supplies for beginners: Manuscript Leonardt Copperplate Shorthand Nib Cretacolor Calligraphy Ink Speedball Oblique Pen Point Holder 9455 Manuscript Leonardt Natural Wooden Dip Pen Holder Strathmore Calligraphy Paper
Spencerian Script
The spencerian script is one of the most popular font styles of calligraphy recorgnized easily all over the globe. Before the typewriter came into existence, this font was considered the standard writing style for all business matters in America. It was developed in the early 19th century, and began to be in use from the …
History of Calligraphy
Calligraphy as an art and a medium of expression has been developed greatly over time. It all started from the reed and quill pens. The first trace of calligraphy nibs found were in Ancient Egypt – these were copper and metal nibs. These nibs were not used later on after they were found because they …
Calligraphy Made Simple 