Unabridged reprint of extremely rare 18th-century manual offers helpful hints on forming letters, holding the pen, arm and wrist positions, and posture. Includes rich sampling of alphabets, maxims, didactic verses, and other words of advice. Charmingly illustrated instruction manual for calligraphers, commercial artists,and devoteés of fine penmanship.

"An essential part of any art library, and a book of permanent value not affected by seasonal styles." — American Artist. Here is Bickham's famous treasury of English roundhand calligraphy from 1740. Includes 125 pictorial scenes, over 200 script pictures, 19 complete animals, 275 lettered specimens, more than 100 panels, frames, cartouches, and other effects, and more.

Handsome volume collects one work each by two eighteenth-century masters of calligraphy. Presents authentic calligraphic alphabets, flourishes, messages, other decorative elements. 75 plates.

Leading fraktur artist Ruthanne Hartung provides instruction, patterns, inspiration. Full-color throughout.

A remarkable series of studies, including 23 complete alphabets, in ornate penmanship. Among the lettering styles: Roman print, German text, Old English print and English church text.

...be aware, this book is NOT about calligraphy. Calligraphy, by definition is "beautiful writing." This work is about duplicating an 18th century look. Beauty is a possible outcome, but not the goal. Rather this book is about sealing wax and sanders, and cutting your own quill, and how to fold a letter to make its own envelope. It's intended for the living history practitioner or historic site interpreter who'd find being able to write like the average person of the late 1700s a useful and enjoyable adjunct to their trade.

Create beautiful hand lettering with the first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens. Drawing gorgeous letters, words and phrases with a brush pen doesn’t have to be difficult! Brush Pen Lettering will show you how to create your own unique style. To help you on your lettering journey, this comprehensive how-to guide includes: • DIY projects • Tips and Tricks • Color Photographs • Inspiring Ideas • Step-by-step instructions • Practice exercises