“I live, breathe, eat, and sleep letterforms. When on a diet,
I consume more l’s and i’s, and fewer o’s and q’s.” —Anne Yamasaki
My friend Anne’s words express exactly how I feel about those 26 little marks that make up our alphabet. I’ve always beenfascinated by lettering, and after 30 years of calligraphic practice, that fascination has not waned. I doodle letters during meetings, while watching TV, or on the phone.
There are many styles (called hands), but foundational is one of the most important to learn. It forms, well, the foundation of calligraphic education. Based on a 10th-century English Carolingian manuscript, it was developed by Edward Johnson in the early 20th century. With practice, you can use this elegant letterform for cards, menus, posters, and whatever else you dream of.
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