Calligraphy, Continued
Left-handed
calligraphy
Left-handed DMs have slightly more difficulty in lettering. Left-handed
DMs have three options that will make lettering easier to execute. The first
option is lettering with the hand above the top of the paper. The second
option is to purchase special pens with left oblique nibs and turn the sheet of
paper slightly to the left. Lastly, left-handed DMs may use the same nib
right-handers use but may need to turn the sheet of paper 90-degrees
clockwise. Write from top to bottom taking care not to smear previously
executed letters.
Figure 5-59 illustrates the different lettering options open to left-handed
letterers.
Figure 5-59.—Lettering options for left-handed letterers.
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