A "paper-clip" alphabet

I decided to write an entry about calligraphy, another important element in bookmaking . As an aficionado I wanted to share the inspirations that I get from following my fellow blogger Jean Wilson and her "pushing the envelopes" blog.



This alphabet came after the paleographic work I did on some 12th to 14th century Spanish diplomatic handwriting. I think those old courtly alphabets look like made out of wire; hence, the inspiration for my "paper-clip" alphabet.

It looks better when it is written with a maker rather than a pen.