In this brief video, graphic designer Seb Lester demonstrates a form of Medieval blackletter typography that was used commonly in Europe from 1150 through the 17th century. Every stroke of his pen is a masterpiece. It makes me wonder how they ever managed to get anything longer than a grocery list down on paper.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Typography: Medieval Caligraphy
In this brief video, graphic designer Seb Lester demonstrates a form of Medieval blackletter typography that was used commonly in Europe from 1150 through the 17th century. Every stroke of his pen is a masterpiece. It makes me wonder how they ever managed to get anything longer than a grocery list down on paper.
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