In this video, learn how to write two different styles of numbers.
- There are two kinds of numbers, or numerals.…Lining numbers and old style numbers.…Look are your numbers chart from the exercise files,…and keep it in front of you as I demonstrate.…The first example shows lining numbers.…Notice that they're all the same height.…When you need to use numbers with all capital letters,…you use lining numbers.…The second example shows old style numbers.…They vary in their height,…which helps them to fit in visually…with minuscules, or small letters,…which have ascenders and descenders.…
These two sets of numbers are written…using the same strokes and proportions,…with one exception, the zero, which I'll show you.…Notice how some of these old style numbers…are five nib widths high,…and others dip below the line, or rise above the line.…All of the numbers are written…with a 30 degree pen edge angle,…with a few exceptions which I'll show you.…They should also slope forward,…just like all the italic letters…you've already been writing.…Here's how to write the lining numbers.…
The one,…starts,…
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1/4/2017- Preparing your practice sheets
- Using the broad-edged pen
- Writing minuscules, or small letters
- Writing majuscules, or capital letters
- Writing numbers and punctuation
- Writing with smaller nib sizes
- Designing projects
- Using different materials and tools
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 33s
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1. Preparing to Do Calligraphy
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Advice for lefties1m 6s
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2. Writing Minuscules, or Small Letters
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Checkpoints: How did you do?5m 36s
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Special Letters: f, t, s, &5m 52s
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3. Writing Majuscules, or Capital Letters
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Preparing to write capitals2m 54s
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Checkpoints: How did you do?3m 28s
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4. Writing Numbers and Punctuation
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Oldstyle and lining numbers10m 47s
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Punctuation6m 22s
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5. Smaller Sizes, Layouts, Flourishes, and Color
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Using color12m 3s
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Final Thoughts
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Next steps2m 53s
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