It's one I actually learnt in school and from my Nana as she always wrote like that. It's really lovely to write, the capital letters are the key. (Showing my age 😂)
Most calligraphy books with have it listed with the stroke order and slant etc.
I would recommend having a look at your local library to see what bikes they have.
There appears to be quite a range of books specific only to copperplate, so see if they have one similar at the library.
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Copperplate-Calligraphy-Step-Step/dp/0486409511
Now I was to get my nib and ink out again! I recommend using a nib and ink as you need a really soft flexible nib like the old days, fountain pens and brush pens just won't do the same soft fluid script.
If you’re talking about brush lettering or anything in that kinda style, I’d recommend this book as a basic foundation on how to structure your strokes (it’s a calligraphy book but brush lettering is based on the same principles).
I second/third/n’th Tombow pens for brush lettering, but once you get the basics down you can also use fun stuff like Crayola markers or anything with a vaguely chubby nib.
Rhodia makes excellent paper that won’t bleed but is rather pricey.
you can learn copperplate here! no you can't, because i don't know what link/books/videos/whatever to put here. this is a placeholder.
i once thought that eleanor winters' mastering copperplate calligraphy was a good rec because people on the hangout said so, but then people (also on the hangout) told me it wasn't?? idk, you guys form a consensus, i've got stuff to write.
but first, you'll need equipment: a nib (the pointy bit of the pen), a nib holder (the part that you hold), ink and paper.
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I want to start practicing copperplate. I've done some practice with my pilot parallels but I'd really like to try a pointed script. I've looked through the FAQ/newbie guides and searched briefly on this subreddit and came up with the following shopping/wishlist for the art store tomorrow - I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestions!
Nikko zebra or nikko g nibs (not really sure on this one so I'll just have to see what they have at the art store)
Oblique holder
Walnut ink for practice
I also want to get some different colored inks. I was originally looking at winsor and newton calligraphy inks but somebody mentioned using designer gouache paints. I've been wanting to invest in some gouache for illustration/painting, so could these be used as ink too?
and finally, this book by Eleanor Winters.
I feel like a total newbie here so any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Look up the Facebook group "Copperplate Script For All". TONS of information and support. On Youtube, look for videos, including those from Dr. Joseph Vitolo, who is a leading authority, and a down-to-earth instructor.
One of the best books to learn from is this: https://smile.amazon.com/Mastering-Copperplate-Calligraphy-Step-Step/dp/0486409511/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AE668GZ9HME6&keywords=eleanor+winters+mastering+copperplate+calligraphy&qid=1648595321&sprefix=copperplate+elea%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1
If you feel you want more intensive training, there are lots of good instructors giving online classes, including Kestrel Montez, Suzanne Cunningham and David Grimes.
Good luck in your pursuits - Calligraphy is a wonderful hobby, and can be a lucrative business!
This is the book I learned from. Shows you how to draw every single letter—
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Copperplate-Calligraphy-Step-Step/dp/0486409511
When it comes to your holder really the only bit that matters in a general sense is the flange. As long as it's brass, which yours is, then it's fine. The rest of it is absolutely down to personal preference, I use wooden holders because they're relatively cheap, and I quite like the feel of it. I know there are a lot of people that use resin handled holders, and I've even seen a couple of horn/bone ones.
As for the flange changing colour a little, that's to be expected. Brass as a metal is prone to tarnishing, especially when it comes into relatively frequent contact with the oils on your skin.
It's great that diving into copperplate is something you think you'd be interested in! Pointed pen in general seems to be criminally under-represented.
Learning resources I would recommend are the Zanerian Manual (Distributed very generously for free) if you want a more rigid, well defined style of copperplate (Specifically, Zanerian Engrosser's Script) or Eleanor Winters' "Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy" for a slightly more relaxed style.
BOOKS
You can learn copperplate here! No you can't, because I don't know what link/books/videos/whatever to put here. This is a placeholder.
I once thought that Eleanor Winters' Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy was a good rec because people on the hangout said so, but then people (also on the hangout) told me it wasn't?? IDK, you guys form a consensus, I've got stuff to write.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
But first, you'll need equipment, first a dip pen. This comes in two parts: a nib (the pointy bit of the pen), and a nib holder (the part that you hold). Also, ink and paper.
First things first, tell me about nibs!
Wait, I already have a fountain pen with a nib that flexes, can I use that?
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I followed the exercises in this book for 1 month: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0486409511/ Ms. Winters does a great job breaking down lower case letters into 8 strokes. If you are looking for drills, those are the 8 strokes to practice.
Once I decided I liked the hand, I took this online course: https://istilllovecalligraphy.com/#!/
Although, the more I think about what you are trying to do, perhaps Copperplate would just be a distraction. Copperplate is not a "continuous hand". It has a lot of stopping and lifting of the nib.
I only did a few drills. Most of my "aha moments" came practicing the 8 basic strokes and writing the same word a couple times to see how closely I could get them to match. In those repetitions, I began to see how the curves should form.
I'm trying to learn copperplate, so I got this one
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