PAScribe Geometric Textualis Quadrata by Paul Antonio - Level: All Skill Levels
Note: This is a broad-edge pen class. I will not be teaching how to handle a broad edge in class, so if you have never used a broad-edged tool or are unsure, plan to attend the One-On-One sessions offered during Check-in Monday afternoon.
The PAScribe Geometric Textualis Quadrata is not a historical script but a framework I constructed to help students gain a deeper understanding of the principal script of the Gothic family of scripts. The structure of the script is based on the use of three basic strokes for the minuscules, but it is the placement of the downstroke in relation to the quadrant or lozenge which creates the simplicity in the writing. Once the framework is understood, the practitioner can learn most of the high book hands from the Mediaeval Period with ease.
This framework will simplify the learning of Old English, Rapid Old English, Retouched Old English, Old English Text, as well as formalize learning in Fraktur, Rotunda, and Batarde and is an excellent starting point for those wanting to gain a working knowledge of broad-edged nib work.
Class Supplies:
- Layout or marker pad paper (Bienfang Graphics 360, Canson Pro Layout, Borden & Riley Marker Layout. I prefer Daler Rowney and London Graphic Centre Layout Pad)
- A heavy, hot pressed, uncoated, smooth paper (we end the class using this thicker paper. It needs to be at least 250gsm / 80-100lb.)
- Your choice of ink that works with the paper you plan to use (fountain pen ink is preferable. I use Pelikan 4001 or Monteverde Inks. Do not use gouache, stick nor sumi ink.)
- Speedball C1 nib (If you don’t feel comfortable enough to handle wet ink in a dip nib, you can use a pilot 3mm Parallel Pen)
- A 0.3 mm mechanical pencil with an HB or 2B lead
- Ruler (I will be using the PAScribe Lining Template in class, available at John Neal Books)
- Arkansas Stone
- Paper clips
- Paper towels
- 3 small jars (1 for clean water, 1 for thinned ink, 1 for cleaning your nib)
- Syringe
