Troubleshooting Italic – Part 5 This post is part of an ongoing series about fixing common and uncommon problems with italic minuscules. Two of the most troublesome members of the minuscule alphabet are the seemingly innocent letters “t” and “f.” Both share a feature that makes them stand out from other minuscules, but it also … Read More
Troubleshooting Italic – Part 4 This post is part of the ongoing series about fixing common and uncommon problems with Italic minuscules. This time, we’ll approach the tricky triangular letters. I’m talking about v, w, and the alternate form of y. We’ll be dealing with diagonal strokes, which bring their own challenges. Spacing We’ll start … Read More
Troubleshooting Italic – Part 3 This post is part of the ongoing series about fixing common and uncommon problems with Italic minuscules. So, before moving on, make sure you’ve seen the other parts. In Part 1, we established the structural foundation by examining the simplest letters. Part 2 was all about the letters with bowls, … Read More
Troubleshooting Italic – Part 2 In the previous post of the series – Troubleshooting Italic Part 1, we focused on structurally simple Italic letters like i, n, and u. By taking a look at the most common problems, we laid the groundwork for understanding the most important visual ideas of this style. In this post, … Read More
Troubleshooting Italic – Part 1 This post kicks off a new ongoing series focused on refining your Italic minuscules. Think of it as a troubleshooting guide – designed to help you identify and correct common issues that affect clarity, rhythm, and style consistency in your calligraphy. Let’s start with a useful perspective: A mistake is … Read More