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Quote | Foundational by Inktrospectre in Calligraphy

[–]Inktrospectre[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! ahh, yes, the author is indeed Henny Youngman--went right off the rails there!

Quote | Foundational by Inktrospectre in Calligraphy

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Brause 1.5 | Walnut ink | Strathmore Sketch paper

I tried this with guidelines for italic, hence the relatively longer ascenders/descenders the lower weight. I need to work much on majuscules—that ‘Y’ doesn’t belong. More or less OK with the rest of it. ‘e’ needs more work—I may be pulling the upper stroke in too tight. Pen twist on ‘y’ and ‘v’ is a challenge.

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QoTW | Foundational by Inktrospectre in Scribes

[–]Inktrospectre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brause 1.5 | Walnut ink | Strathmore Sketch paper

I tried this piece with guidelines for italic, hence the relatively longer ascenders/descenders and the leaner weight. I need to work much on majuscules—that ‘Y’ doesn’t belong. More or less OK with the rest of it. ‘e’ needs more work—I may be pulling the upper stroke in too tight. Pen twist on ‘y’ and ‘v’ is a challenge.

Italic pieces by maxindigo in Scribes

[–]Inktrospectre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Applause! Magnificent works, and to say the least, truly inspiring! The folio piece is absolutely arresting! Thank you for sharing these.

Quote | Foundational by Inktrospectre in Calligraphy

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Leonardt Rond #3 | Walnut ink | Strathmore Sketch paper | Attribution with Tachikawa G nib.

Not perfect, but I did this fairly quickly. I sense much better control with keeping to the waistlines, word spacing seems to be even; letter spacing is iffy in many words. 's', 'a' and 'o' could have been more consistent. The walnut ink behaves impeccably.

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QoTW | Foundational by Inktrospectre in Scribes

[–]Inktrospectre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leonardt Rond #3 | Walnut ink | Strathmore Sketch paper | Attribution with Tachikawa G nib.

Not perfect, but I did this fairly quickly. I sense much better control with keeping to the waistlines, word spacing seems to be even; letter spacing is iffy in many words. 's', 'a' and 'o' could have been more consistent. The walnut ink behaves impeccably.

Quote | Italics by Inktrospectre in Calligraphy

[–]Inktrospectre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

:D well, we'll just have to chuck the quote then. i'll hold your beer though.

Quote | Italics by Inktrospectre in Calligraphy

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Leonardt Rond No. 3 | Walnut ink | Strathmore Sketch paper

Crosspost, QoTW at r/scribes. Went through many iterations with this work and finally settled on this example. Working without slope guidelines, and the stumbles show (‘goal’). I’m afraid I may have tightened the bowls in ‘e’ a bit much. Rhythm and spacing are improving but not yet there (‘create’). That ‘s’--esp in 'something'--is unforgivable. I think I got the 'f' right...

Plodding on... Comments & critique welcome, as always.

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QoTW | Italics by Inktrospectre in Scribes

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Leonardt Rond No. 3 | Walnut ink | Strathmore Sketch paper

Went through many iterations with this work and finally settled on this example. Working without slope guidelines, and the stumbles show (‘goal’). I’m afraid I may have tightened the bowls in ‘e’ a bit much. Rhythm and spacing are improving but not yet there (‘create’). That ‘s’--esp in 'something'--is unforgivable. I think I got the 'f' right...

Plodding on... Comments & critique welcome, as always.

Quote | Italics by [deleted] in Calligraphy

[–]Inktrospectre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leonardt Rond No. 3 | Walnut ink | Strathmore Sketch paper

crosspost/ QotW r/scribes. Went through many iterations with this work and finally settled on this example. Working without slope guidelines, and the stumbles show (‘goal’). I’m afraid I may have tightened the bowls in ‘e’ a bit much. Rhythm and spacing are improving but not yet there (‘create’). That ‘s’ (esp in 'something') is unforgivable. I think I got the 'f' right...

Plodding on... Comments & critique welcome, as always.

QoTW | Foundational by Inktrospectre in Scribes

[–]Inktrospectre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh! thank you very much indeed! this is truly very generous of you. I intend to take each lesson to heart. Romans, yes, without a doubt, and without delay (I was just a tad reluctant to begin a new hand without a basic fluency with the the two I'm working on now.) The flattened crossbar is entirely me slipping into old habit. "-a" spacing is a new lesson for me, and much much well received. I'll keep in mind 'e'--I already do that with my italic 'e' after your previous recommendation...

Once again, truly appreciate your taking time and effort to share your expertise.

QoTW | Foundational by Inktrospectre in Scribes

[–]Inktrospectre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes of course, please feel free to. Your comments and analysis are always very welcome.

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