Script letter group

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Letter Classifications, Continued Script letter group The script letter group includes script letters, cursive letters, and swash letters. Each letter style has its foundation in handwriting. Letters in the script letter grouping should not be used as all caps. Straight cap letters in this group are illegible. SCRIPT LETTERS: Script letters, composed of thick and thin strokes, have hairlines connecting one letter to another. These hairlines are called kerns. Kerns connect letters allowing the letters to flow into words. Script letters may be basic or formal. Basic script retains the curvilinear letter form without thick and thin variations of stroke. The strokes of formal script letters have thick main stems and thin connectors. Script letters give the impression of elegance, dignity, and refinement suitable for announcements or invitations. Figure 5-22 is an example of basic and formal script. Figure 5-22.—Basic and formal script. Continued on next page 5-23

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