Longhand

Lesson · Gothic Capitals

The letter V, before the ink commits.

Settle the wrist first — work through 3 short drills, then set the letter down on the ruled sheet.

The letter V

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ExemplarFig. 01
V
  1. 1Set the nib at its full width and pull the first vertical of the V straight down.
  2. 2Build the letter from separate, broken strokes — never rounded.
  3. 3Twist the nib at each stroke's end to cut a crisp diamond terminal.
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