In case you haven’t noticed – I am a big fan not only of formal calligraphy, but also of – let’s call it »Pretty Handwriting«. In fact most of the styles I write are based on historical handwriting exemplars. I like to study and practice using primary sources – in this case I am working based on a classical French script called “Ronde” in a version by the calligrapher Charles Paillasson (from 1760). I’m not aiming for »historical accuracy« here (whatever that may be – I had to start by using the tools and materials they used back in the day, and to dive into that would be alone enough for a whole blog post). I just work with it – try to find out what makes this script unique, play around with the basic forms, write words and paragraphs to get into a rhythm, and I make mistakes and errors and go on and after some time one – or several – personal versions of this handwriting style emerge. (By the way, the underlying basic forms of the Ronde still can be found in today’s French handwriting models). :: If you’re also into handwriting styles and historical inspiration – have a look at @pennavolans here on IG! There and on the corresponding website run by @pebbleinthesky you will find not only great articles about and links to digitized copy books through the centuries, but also you can buy catalogues of Roundhand letters, meticulously vectorized by Sybille, in a huge, huge selection of variations! :: #calligraphy #kalligraphie #kalligrafie #caligrafia #calligrafriends #ronde #frenchronde #calligralove #learningcalligraphy #kalligrafielernen #historicalscripts #calligraphypractice #zillerink #periwinkleblue #flourishforum #federflugcalligraphy https://www.instagram.com/p/CK8u4FUAafb/?igshid=vri8m6zjdqvi
