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    The document discusses swash capitals from a 1540 book by Italian writing master Giovanbattista Palatino. It notes that some characters may seem strange today but can provide inspiration if used sparingly. It also contains examples of additional swash capitals and notes that swashes should only be used occasionally. Practically any stroke can be extended, and entry strokes are generally easier to control than exits. The document advises never putting a dot over the capital letter I.

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    The document discusses swash capitals from a 1540 book by Italian writing master Giovanbattista Palatino. It notes that some characters may seem strange today but can provide inspiration if used sparingly. It also contains examples of additional swash capitals and notes that swashes should only be used occasionally. Practically any stroke can be extended, and entry strokes are generally easier to control than exits. The document advises never putting a dot over the capital letter I.

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    Basic lettering and fancy capitals in italic

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    Calligraphy

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    The document discusses swash capitals from a 1540 book by Italian writing master Giovanbattista Palatino. It notes that some characters may seem strange today but can provide inspiration if used sparingly. It also contains examples of additional swash capitals and notes that swashes should only be used occasionally. Practically any stroke can be extended, and entry strokes are generally easier to control than exits. The document advises never putting a dot over the capital letter I.

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    Capital Letters

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    The document discusses swash capitals from a 1540 book by Italian writing master Giovanbattista Palatino. It notes that some characters may seem strange today but can provide inspiration if used sparingly. It also contains examples of additional swash capitals and notes that swashes should only be used occasionally. Practically any stroke can be extended, and entry strokes are generally easier to control than exits. The document advises never putting a dot over the capital letter I.

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    A panel of swash capitals from a book by the Italian writing master Giovanbattista Palatino,

    printed about 1540. Some of the characters seem a bit strange when we look at them today.
    They are fine for inspiration, but use them with restraint.

    11. Capital letters 129


    Here are some more swash capitals. Swashes are delightful but should only be used now
    and then. Practically any stroke can be extended. On the whole it is easier to control entry
    strokes than exits. Never put a dot over a capital letter I.

    Nowadays we are urged to fill in any important form in block


    capitals. Presumably they are considered more legible than the
    average person’s cursive. However, a strange thing is happening.
    People who spend a lot of time filling out forms are beginning
    to join up their capital letters. Some people are beginning to use
    joined-up capital letters all the time.

    130
    It is easy to write the small letters with a broad-edge pen. You follow the same method as
    you did when you wrote them before. Begin all your exercises slowly and only allow your
    hand to write faster when you have got used to the movements.

    Use the model alphabet until you have a feel for the letters. Do not allow your own handwriting to
    modify the characters until you know them well. Keep your pen angle constant.

    13. A more formal model 169

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