Beginner's Guide Calligraphy - HT227 Author:Walter Foster, Walter Foster In this step-by-step book, you can learn the timeless, beautiful art of lettering as you explore more than a dozen demonstrations that will reveal the tips and tricks behind creating a variety of calligraphic styles. Using the easy-to-follow instructions, you'll learn the basics of calligraphy and the mechanics of lettering, including proper spa... more »cing and correct letter weight and height. And as you practice lettering several styles of hands comprising both alphabets and numerals, you'll not only learn the appropriate strokes, pen angles, and sequences but also discover techniques for holding the pen to create thick and thin letters as well as calligraphic flourishes and swashes. Calligraphy makes it easy to master the art of beautiful writing!« less