A slideshow presentation about the differences between Engrosser's Script and English Roundhand, plus information about oblique pens.
Maxie is teaching an online class in September 2025 with the Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild.
For registration details, please click on the link below:
https://www.bvcg.ca/en/events/detail/engrossers-script-in-detail-online-workshop/68810
Timestamps:
0:00 Engrosser's Script and its parent, English Roundhand. Difference in tool.
2:21 Engraver's Script. Difference in execution (lifting).
3:21 Replicable strokes, modular script.
4:04 Engross.
4:46 Difference in look.
8:29 Copperplate Script.
10:31 Other Pointed Pen Scripts.
11:17 Tools: Nib, Oblique Pen, Ink, Paper.
13:31 Nib Anatomy.
14:19 Cleaning Your Nib.
15:18 Writing Engrosser's Script with a Straight Pen Holder.
15:49 Writing Engrosser's Script with an Oblique Pen Holder.
17:02 Nib Pull Direction.
17:32 My Preferred Oblique Pen Configurations.
