Italian Hand

[caliken]

Following a discussion with Lozzic, here is a brief example of the rather obscure, seventeenth century Italian Hand.

 

 

[Zoe]

It was fascinating to see you do this sample. I am not familiar with this name, but the style seems familiar.

 

I wish you had spoken whilst doing it.

 

One or two questions: (a) which pen are you using; ( nib and © ink?

 

Also it appeared that you are using unlined paper.

 

Wonderful hand, you have!

[Lozzic]

Thank you so much for making that video, beautifully done! :clap1:

I love this script ; it is sad that it seems to be so forgotten for some reason...

I found an original example in this on-line PDF book http://ia341243.us.archive.org/1/items/pen...x00dayluoft.pdf situated on page 219 of the PDF or 100 of the book itself.

Thank you again, the video will be a lot of help!

[Renzhe]

Hmm...It looks familiar, especially the example in the book.

[caliken]

 

Thanks, Zoe

 

The pen is from Paper & Ink Arts and is an "Hourglass adjustable oblique holder" designed by Joe Vitolo. It is my favourite penholder and you can see him demonstrate it on his Zanerian site.

 

The paper is lined - they don't show up on the video.

 

The nib is a Leonardt Principal EF and the ink is Higgins Eternal

 

I'm afraid that I can't write and speak at the same time - I'm one of those males who can't multitask!

 

caliken

Edited June 28, 2008 by caliken

[caliken]

Thanks, Lozzic

 

There are some differences between your page example and the engraved version by George Bickham on which I based mine.

Here is his full alphabet.

On your posted version, none of the minuscules have swelled strokes except for the bold heading. This would have been much easier to write!

 

I'm glad that you found it interesting.

 

caliken

Edited June 28, 2008 by caliken

[Zoe]

Thanks for the added information, caliken. Again lovely hand you have. I have the latest catalogue from pen and ink and will take a look at their holders.

 

This lettering, except for the added flourishes, seems nearly possible as a regular penmanship. Of course the nearly underlined.

 

Thanks, Zoe

 

The pen is from Paper & Ink Arts and is an "Hourglass adjustable oblique holder" designed by Joe Vitolo. It is my favourite penholder and you can see him demonstrate it on his Zanerian site.

 

The paper is lined - they don't show up on the video.

 

The nib is a Leonardt Principal EF and the ink is Higgins Eternal

 

I'm afraid that I can't write and speak at the same time - I'm one of those males who can't multitask!

 

caliken

 

[caliken]

Zoe -

I think that this holder is really exceptional, as the ingenious flange can take virtually any size of nib, with a simple adjustment.

 

I agree that this style of lettering could be developed as regular penmanship - especially the version posted by Lossic showing no swelled strokes.

Edited June 28, 2008 by caliken

[hardyb]

Couple of items you may find interesting, one Zaner, one Galitero