Common Mistakes Writing Copperplate | Angle Of The Writing (Part 1)

In this series I talk about common mistakes while learning Copperplate calligraphy. For the past 10 years, I have been many students facing similar challenges and I'm addressing them in here to offer clarity and recommendations to improve your writing.
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MATERIALS USED IN THIS LECTURE
- Ratio: 2:1:2
- x-height: 6mm
- Nib: Hunt 101
- Ink: walnut crystals
- Bond paper
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COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY MATERIALS
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BEGINNER STUDENTS
If you are a total beginner, I recommend starting by watching my series called 'Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy' on my KZbin playlist.
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ABOUT MARIA MONTES
I am an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets, typography and calligraphy education.
My creative practice is set by the principals of never stop learning, sharing knowledge and create emotion through my work.
In 2011 I studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona, and in 2012 a Typeface Design Condensed Program at Cooper Union in New York City. In 2018 I published my first chromatic font family called Green Fairy.
Nowadays, I split my time between Melbourne and Barcelona working in partnership with brand design agencies, helping them craft and develop their identity systems with emotionally charged visual elements including display type, logo design, monograms, wordmarks, lettering, illustration, patterning, packaging and digital assets.
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[@dergham_lion]

Thank you so much for sharing the video. I am a newbie to calligraphy in general so there are lots of bumps in the road of learning. I am following the beginner playlist on your channel.

[@iamariamontes]

Thanks for watching!

[@raminmoheb6504]

Great stuff, as always.

[@iamariamontes]

Thanks for watching!

[@andreluizcardosodemendonca3292]

Fantástico. Parabéns pela didática. Qual a marca da caneta vermelha? Abraços do Brasil.

[@iamariamontes]

A caneta vermelha é Uniball Signo 0.7. Obrigado por assistir!