Simplified Bookhand: Behind the scenes

This is a behind the scenes look at some of the filming of the Simplified bookhand series.

Simplified Bookhand Calligraphy: Spacing Letters and Words

Talking through some of the aspects of spacing words and letters in the simplified bookhand.

Simplified Bookhand Calligraphy: Miniscules/Lower case Letters

This video walks you through the steps of writing each miniscule letter in a simplified bookhand script.

Simplified Bookhand: Foundational Strokes

Here is the introductory video for simplified Bookhand calligraphy, showing how to construct the foundational strokes.

Drawing Lines for an Illuminated Manuscript with a Lead-Tin Stylus

This a time lapse video showing the process of drawing lines with a lead tin stylus to prepare for writing. The line spacing is 2.5 mm for a letter height of about 1.25 mm, which is the same size as the Paris Pocket Bibles of the 13th century.