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Speedball
Speedball x Masgrimes Lining Triangle
Item #:
S56
$9.99
The Masgrimes Lining Triangle elevates a tool that’s been around for over a century, offering modern improvements inspired by historic designs. Created by American penman and historian David Grimes, this minimalist tool reimagines vintage classics like the Soennecken Rundschrift-Maass and the Ames Lettering Guide. The result? A more intuitive, versatile solution that belongs in every serious calligrapher’s toolkit.
Key features include:
- Graduated marking holes for x-heights ranging from 3mm to 8mm.
- 55° angle for precise Roundhand slant lines.
- 52° angle for precise Spencerian slant lines.
- Innovative 5-hole design that uses the edge of the tool as a sixth line.
- Made from high-quality acrylic for clear visibility while lining.
- Designed & manufactured in the US.
Try combining different holes to develop custom guideline schemes, prop the triangle on a corner to ink crossbars on minuscule t’s, or rotate it to the top angle to create 73° slant lines for a more upright script style. The possibilities are truly endless.
Why you’ll love it:
- Intuitive Design: Features standard x-heights in an easy-to-follow left-to-right layout for fast, accurate line setups.
- Compact & Travel-Ready: Large enough for versatile use but small enough to fit into travel cases for on-the-go lining.
- Convenient: Comes in a resealable pouch.
**The Lining Triangle arrives with protective films on both sides to prevent scratches or chips during transit. Peel off both films before your first use for optimal clarity and performance.**
The Masgrimes Lining Triangle elevates a tool that’s been around for over a century, offering modern improvements inspired by historic designs. Created by American penman and historian David Grimes, this minimalist tool reimagines vintage classics like the Soennecken Rundschrift-Maass and the Ames Lettering Guide. The result? A more intuitive, versatile solution that belongs in every serious calligrapher’s toolkit.
Key features include:
- Graduated marking holes for x-heights ranging from 3mm to 8mm.
- 55° angle for precise Roundhand slant lines.
- 52° angle for precise Spencerian slant lines.
- Innovative 5-hole design that uses the edge of the tool as a sixth line.
- Made from high-quality acrylic for clear visibility while lining.
- Designed & manufactured in the US.
Try combining different holes to develop custom guideline schemes, prop the triangle on a corner to ink crossbars on minuscule t’s, or rotate it to the top angle to create 73° slant lines for a more upright script style. The possibilities are truly endless.
Why you’ll love it:
- Intuitive Design: Features standard x-heights in an easy-to-follow left-to-right layout for fast, accurate line setups.
- Compact & Travel-Ready: Large enough for versatile use but small enough to fit into travel cases for on-the-go lining.
- Convenient: Comes in a resealable pouch.
**The Lining Triangle arrives with protective films on both sides to prevent scratches or chips during transit. Peel off both films before your first use for optimal clarity and performance.**
| Skill Level | Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner |
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Customer Reviews
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Absolutely brilliant! Practical, intuitive, affordable.
This little triangle is brilliant! I love how easy and intuitive it is to use. The instructional video is super short and contains all you need to know. I LOVE how the first hole in each row is the same #mm away from the bottom so you can go right from your bottom ruler line to whatever your x-height needs to be - this makes it really helpful you’re stacking several sets of lining. It’s super compact and portable so it’s easy to take with you. And I love love love how affordable it is. I have spent much more on a lining template that was less practical. This one is travel-ready as well!