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SCD Copperplate Practice

July 31, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment
Gillott 404, Higgins Eternal Ink, 3:2:3 @ 5mm x-height

Some more Red Dwarf Space Corps Directives in Copperplate

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My Workstation!

July 29, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment

Here’s where I make my spelling mistakes!

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Miri It is

July 27, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment

These are the lyrics to a song dating from the 13th century, written in Middle English. You can read more about the song itself, here:

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Tagged Lyrics, Uncial

Do. Or do not. There is no try.

July 24, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment

Classic line from Yoda, from The Empire Strikes Back.

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John 3:16 – Through the years

July 22, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment

Some more uncial practice. This time with a slight twist – some ancient Greek thrown into the mix!

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Tagged Ancient Greek, Bible Quotes, Uncial

Space Corps Directive 195196

July 3, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment
Gillott 303

Another Red Dwarf classic Space Corps Directive.

Tagged Copperplate, Red Dwarf

Ian Holm Tribute

June 30, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment

Ian Holm, 12 September 1931 – 19 June 2020

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Tagged Copperplate, Movie Quotes

Space Corps Directive 997

June 28, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment
Gillott 303
Tagged Copperplate, Red Dwarf

The Oblique & The Basics

June 28, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment

I ordered a Speedball Oblique holder to try and help with learning Copperplate Calligraphy.

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The Great Nib Upgrade

June 27, 2020August 2, 2020 jimmywimLeave a comment

So, after using the William Mitchell nibs for a while, I fancied giving Copperplate hand a try.

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