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Christy Schroeder
Akim Swing Sessions One (1CS1) and Two (2CS2)
Beginning
Enjoy a fun, relaxed session learning a contemporary monoline form with rhythm, swing and personality - and a little history too! Pencil, eraser, ruler, black monoline
pen (ie: micron .05 or smaller or Pitt pen size 5), ($2.00)
For my Akim Swing classes at LOJ this year, I recommend The Calligraphic Line by Burgert (B2783, $35.00) , as well as Letter Arts Review 24-3 (LR24-3, $14.50) for a good article about Burgert.
My favorite book recommendations (these are not specifically recommended for my class at LOJ).:
B2769. Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters. $35.00
B2811. Art and Craft of Hand Lettering by Annie Cicale. $22.95
B033. Pen Lettering by Ann Camp. $9.95
B2979. Little Manual of Calligraphy by Charles Pearce. $12.95
B135-H. Stan Knight's Historical Scripts. $39.95. Pre-order price $24.95.
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S271. Metal Ruler: 18in
Stainless Steel Ruler. S271.
18" Flexible, cork back. Marked in 1/16" and millimeters. An essential tool for calligraphers and bookbinders.
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I53-10. Walnut Drawing Ink: 10 oz
Walnut (Color) Ink
10 oz.
A rich sepia ink. Thin with water to create a wash. For
brush or dip pen. Already liquid. Non-waterproof (but not suitable for fountain pens).
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I04. Pelikan 4001 Ink
Pelikan 4001 Ink.
A superior dye ink primarily for fountain pen use. Will flow dependably. If ink has dried in pen, soak the pen in plain water. Non-waterproof. 2oz glass bottle.
Choose from these colors: Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Purple(Violet), Red, Turquoise
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S142. Design Drawing Pencils
Design Drawing Pencils
Design 3800.
"6H" is hardest lead. "5B" is softest lead, Specify 6H, 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B.
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S86. Eraser: Magic Rub
Magic Rub Eraser
For erasing pencil guidelines. Non abrasive.
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B2783. Calligraphic Line/Burgert
The Calligraphic Line: Thoughts on the Art of Writing
By Hans-Joachim Burgert. 2nd edition. Translated by Brody Neuenschwander. (1989) 2002. Approx 177pp. 8.5"x11". Paper Spiral. Available Now.
Presents his perspective on the role of form and function in calligraphy and writing, the history of the graphic form (symbol/writing/calligraphy), the need and development of cursive writing and alphabets. The second section presents Burgert’s thoughts, the place of calligraphy in the Western world after the invention of printing from type and its relationship to type. Note that this is a photocopy production. The quality of the illustrations vary, but all are photocopies.
If pg.60 of your copy if blank, see a pdf of the illustrations.
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LR24-3. Letter Arts Review Vol 24, No 3
Letter Arts Review Vol. 24 No.3
What we’re reading: Color, content, creativity: three sources
by Louise Grunewald
Briefly noted: Stringing words together
A work by Tricia Smout
Studio xii
by Lieve Cornil
Point/Counterpoint
by Lorrie Frear
The Seven Deadly Sins
by Charles Pearce
Hans Joachim Burgert & The Berlin Calligraphy Collection
by Benno Aumann
Look inside this issue (cover, table of contents, selected pages). This is a large file and may take some time to load. 24.3
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B135-H. Historical Scripts/Knight
B135-H. Historical Scripts: From Classical Times to the Renaissance by Stan Knight. 112pp. 9" x 12". Hardcover.
An indispensible resource for the study of historical hands. Stan has selected the best examples for Rustic Capitals, Square Capitals, Uncials, Half-Uncials, Caroline Minuscules, Gothic Scripts, Versals, Renaissance Roman and Italics - total of 56 different inscriptions and manuscripts! Enjoy the book with its excellent visuals as it presents the history and developments of the hands. And, if so inclined, use the book to study the forms and replicate with pen and ink. For each manuscript, Stan provides an enlarged section (for letterforms), the full page (for page design), and an actual-size sample (to show you rhythm and letter & word spacing). The perfect complement to Sheila Waters' Foundations of Calligraphy (B2769, $35.00)
The revised and enlarged edition (1998) of this valuable resource. Forward by Ewan Clayton. Includes a helpful glossary and extensive bibliography. Stan Knight is an internationally recognized lettering artist, teacher and author. He is a fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators.
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