Copperplate Calligraphy from A to Z by Sarah Richardson

B4278. Copperplate Calligraphy from A to Z: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Mastering Elegant, Pointed-Pen Lettering by Sarah Richardson. 2018. 128pp. 7.5"x9.25". Paper

This instructional manual for beginners first covers tools and materials and then teaches lowercase and capital letters (and numerals) in the traditional Copperplate script with a dip pen. Sarah breaks down the strokes and sequence (using different ink colors to good effect) and covers joining and flourishing. In addition to the letter instruction, she shows helps you compose a piece, design a wedding invitation, address envelopes, use metallic inks, pen a poem, and write a flourished quote. Filled with color photos and illustrations. The book's small format is desk-space friendly.