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Copperplate calligraphy is a style of calligraphy that uses a pointed pen to create a distinctive script ¹ ². Some characteristics of Copperplate calligraphy include ²: - Thick and thin lines (or strokes) - No sharp angles - Can be created with a light touch or by applying pressure - Can be done...
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Copperplate calligraphy is a style of calligraphy that uses a pointed pen to create a distinctive script ¹ ². Some characteristics of Copperplate calligraphy include ²: - Thick and thin lines (or strokes) - No sharp angles - Can be created with a light touch or by applying pressure - Can be done with a broad edge pen - Can be done with a pointed pen with an oblique pen holder - Has 8 different basic strokes and is used in both traditional and modern calligraphy - Uses a slanted guideline to ensure consistency in spacing and shading - Uses equal space between letters and strokes - Has squared tops read less
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A popular use of the script was to engrave a handwritten example onto a copper plate.
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Copperplate calligraphy is a style of calligraphy that uses a pointed pen to create a distinctive script ¹ ². Some characteristics of Copperplate calligraphy include ²: - Thick and thin lines (or strokes) - No sharp angles - Can be created with a light touch or by applying pressure - Can...
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Copperplate calligraphy is a style of calligraphy that uses a pointed pen to create a distinctive script ¹ ². Some characteristics of Copperplate calligraphy include ²: - Thick and thin lines (or strokes) - No sharp angles - Can be created with a light touch or by applying pressure - Can be done with a broad edge pen - Can be done with a pointed pen with an oblique pen holder - Has 8 different basic strokes and is used in both traditional and modern calligraphy - Uses a slanted guideline to ensure consistency in spacing and shading - Uses equal space between letters and strokes - Has squared tops

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Copperplate is also the name of a style of calligraphic writing, using a sharp pointed nib instead of the flat nib used in most calligraphic writing. Fine hairlines are produced when the pointed nib is just touching the paper and no pressure is applied to the nib.
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