Speedball

I think this book assumes that you've mastered the basics of penmanship elsewhere and now want to use the Speedball nibs to produce a better product. I can see how to use it, but I feel like I'm missing some background information

I've been using this textbook for reference since I bought it in 1972. I have added other calligraphy books since then, but it has always had good basic information.

96 pages. explains speedball lettering of calligraphy nibs, has practice exercises, the ductuses (ducti?) as examples are not very clear, but shows examples of many different hands. Other books are clearer however for examples and historic examples.

Gothicized italic takes patience but looks great.