The Calligraphic Models of Ludovico Degli Arrighi surnamed Vicentino lbitems Rudimentary versions of grid systems

Rudimentary versions of grid systems existed since the medieval times

Formal handwriting was disconnected from origins of broad-edged pens and brushes

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Here’s the piece for Maximilien Vox

The Calligraphic Models of Ludovico Degli Arrighi surnamed Vicentino lbitems Rudimentary versions of grid systemsArrighis Operina was the first writing manual for the chancery hand, and here we have it as a facsimile with an introduction by Stanley Morison and an additional facsimile, Il Modo de Temperare le Penne, all printed on the hand presses of Mardersteigs Officina Bodoni. Printed for and under the direction of Frederic Warde from his original Arrighi types. A remarkable production by and about important people in our field, calling attention to important