Reggie Ezell - Black Letter & Variations
Nov 7 & 8, 2020 - Blackletter and Variations
We will begin by grounding ourselves in a strong, basic form of gothic: Textura. Then we will, variable by variable, morph it through a series of permutations; creating variations, Fraktura, Italicized Gothic, modernizing it until we end with Elvis! Beginners through advanced welcome.
Supply list for Blackletter and Variations with Reggie Ezell
- Pen handle
- Writing fluid of your choice (Moon Palace Sumi is excellent)
- Nibs, sizes: 5 mm, 3 mm See attachment Nib Equivalency Guide to select brand of nib you might use: eg. Brause, Mitchell, Speedball You may have limited table surface in your home setup for a Zoom class, preventing you from using a slant board. You will probably be working flat. That means you would do well to have a reservoir on your nib so that ink does not flood out of it uncontrollably.
- The pre-line sheets of guidelines you have printed onto good paper. Examples: arches watercolor hot press 90 pound, Triomphe, Rhodia, your choice.
- Gum Arabic liquid
- Paper towels
- Water jar
Optional - Pencil and ruler
- Pouch of gum sandarac
- Hand guard ( Color paper 8 1/2 x 11)
- Calligraphy grid pad any size