Calligraphy Techniques

noun a style of writing in which letters are joined together in a flowing manner

adjective relating to or written in cursive

• The calligrapher carefully wrote the invitation in beautiful cursive script.
• I always struggle to read my friend's cursive handwriting.
• Her cursive is so fancy, it's like she's showing off.
• The cursive movements of the dancer's body were mesmerizing to watch.

verb past tense of the verb 'letter', meaning to write or inscribe letters or words on something

adjective describing a person or object that has letters or words written on it

• The sign outside the building was elegantly lettered in gold leaf.
• The menu at the restaurant was beautifully lettered by hand.
• I saw a cool graffiti piece on the wall that was expertly lettered.
• Her emotions were lettered all over her face, making it clear how she felt.

noun a set of letters or characters in a particular style or design, used for creating written or printed text

• The artist spent hours perfecting the intricate lettering on the calligraphy piece.
• I really like the fancy lettering on that sign over there.
• Check out the cool lettering on this graffiti wall!
• The lettering on the tombstone told the story of a life well-lived.

noun A character or symbol that is combined with another character in writing or printing

• The ligature used in the surgery was made of a biocompatible material.
• I accidentally broke the ligature while trying to tie it around the package.
• I can't find the dang ligature for my guitar strings anywhere!
• The strong bond between the two friends acted as a ligature, keeping them connected through thick and thin.

noun the art or skill of writing by hand; handwriting

• His penmanship is impeccable, with each letter perfectly formed and spaced.
• I wish my penmanship was as neat as hers, mine is so messy.
• Check out his penmanship, it's off the charts!
• Her penmanship in the art of negotiation is unmatched, she always gets what she wants.

noun a small distinguishing mark, such as a diacritic or the dot on a lowercase i or j

verb to jot down or write something quickly or briefly

• The tittle on the letter 'i' is a small dot above the lowercase letter.
• Make sure you don't forget the tittle when writing your name.
• I like to add a little tittle to my signature to make it unique.
• Every detail matters, even the smallest tittle can make a difference in a work of art.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unpointed' describes a noun or pronoun as not having a point.

• The architect decided to use unpointed arches in the design of the cathedral.
• I prefer the unpointed pencils for shading.
• I accidentally grabbed the unpointed pen, so I had to borrow one from my friend.
• His unpointed remarks left her feeling confused and unsure of his true intentions.

noun a style of handwriting that is fast and often difficult to read

• The professor asked the students to practice their running writing skills for better penmanship.
• I need to work on my running writing so my notes are easier to read.
• Her running writing is so messy, I can barely understand what she's trying to say.
• His running writing style flows beautifully across the page, like a river of words.