Calligraphy, Continued
Progressing
from the m-
chain
Once you understand letter forms and the space they require, stop placing the
letter “m” between the letters. As you draw each letter form, attempt to
optically space individual letters beside each other. Starting with the letter
“a,” repeat the letter until you have executed a correct form. Move to the
next letter of the alphabet only after execution of a correct letter “a.”
Progress through the entire alphabet and include the numbers 0 through 9.
A good way of practicing without the m-chain is to copy manuscripts.
Figure 5-65 shows a practice sheet without the m-chain and a manuscript of
lower case letters.
Figure 5-65.—A practice sheet: A. Without an m-chain, B.
Manuscript copy.
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