Brief Summary
Suzanne Cunningham demonstrates addressing wedding envelopes using two distinct calligraphy styles: flourished Copperplate and modern script. She shares tips on nib and ink selection, letter spacing, and achieving a balanced layout. The Copperplate section highlights the use of a Leonard EF Principal nib and Law Ink, while the modern script section features Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White ink and an Eco G nib.
- Copperplate script is characterized by its fine hairlines and swells, requiring precision and careful execution.
- Modern script offers more freedom and speed, with variations in letter height and baseline alignment.
Intro
Suzanne Cunningham introduces the demonstration of addressing wedding envelopes in two calligraphy styles: flourished Copperplate and modern script. She mentions that this is her everyday job. She will share tips and techniques for each style.
Copperplate Script Envelope
Suzanne uses a Leonard EF Principal nib, which she favors for its fineness and flexibility, creating hairlines and swells. She uses Law Ink for its smooth flow. When writing repeated letters, she intentionally varies them. She adds a flourish to the address. She creates a dramatic cross on the "t". She shares her method for writing the zip code, which involves writing the left, middle, and right numbers first to ensure perfect centering with the city and state. She may add ink to the J if she doesn't like the way it looks. She adds a terminal to the C.
Modern Script Envelope
Suzanne switches to a white ink, Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White, diluted for better flow, and an Eco G nib. She uses a modern script, which is more free-flowing. This script is faster to execute than Copperplate because it doesn't require the same level of precision. The letters don't need to hit the baseline every time.
