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Calligraphy - how to videos Calligraphy (MostViewed) Newberry's Library Catalog Full Record View. THE ART OF HAND LETTERING. How to Write Shape Relief Alphabet! Welcome to IAMPETH. More Gothic Writing: Capital Gothic Letters A-Z. The CAPITAL gothic writing tutorial below is presented from A-Z – assuming you already know how to manipulate a calligraphy pen for lower-case gothic letters. If not, you may want to try out some of the other Gothic pages first ... Helpfully, the following particular gothic alphabet contains many similar forms, so once you've learned one letter, chances are you'll find others easier.

Useful info about gothic majuscules There are many, many varieties of majuscules (capital letters) used in gothic writing. So keep your eyes open for more examples of capital gothic letters A-Z or even single letters (fonts, signs, titles, manuscript facsimiles etc). Build up a collection. Generally, gothic capitals defy the oblong up-and-down aspect of their minuscule brethren. I believe this contrast came about for at least two reasons. The latter fact should also tell you that gothic majuscules work very well in bright colour: traditionally, vermilion, blue or green. Here's an 'Xample': Did it work? 'S'.