Mike Kecseg - Pointed Pen Variations
Engrossers Script is a beautiful flowing hand steeped in tradition. While very practical, there may be a time when youll want to break with this traditional style and create letter forms that are more expressive and contemporary. In this class well take the same flexible pointed pen weve been using for Engrossers Script and use it to explore the potential for creating new and exciting letter forms. Through step-by-step instruction well start with an informal pen script and then move toward creating a gothicized script and an uncialized script. Along the way well develop confidence with the pointed pen and discover the unique advantages of lettering with a flexible tool.
Class Supplies:
4-5 pointed pen nibs of your choice (Hunt 101, Gillott 303, Hiro 41, Nikko G, or Leonardt EF Principal recommended)
Oblique penholder
Straight penholder
Black ink of your choice (Higgins Eternal, McCaffreys, Moon Palace Sumi, or ink stick + grinding stone recommended)
Graph paper with 1/8 squares (at least 8.5" x 11")
Soft pencil (2B or 3B grade)
Straight edge
Protractor or adjustable triangle
Mixing tray/cups
Mixing brush
Paper towels
Water container
OPTIONAL: 1-2 sheets/half sheets of quality art paper of your choice, 8.5" x 11" (Arches
Hot Press, Canson Mi Tientes, or Diploma Parchment recommended)
OPTIONAL: Gouache or colored ink of your choice
OPTIONAL: White ink (Dr. Ph Martins Bleedproof White recommended)
OPTIONAL: Drawing board
OPTIONAL: T-square
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