Monthly Archives: December 2010

stone covered by soft frost

As I walked my regular round today I noticed that the surface on the church looked velvety soft and had to try to capture it. The rough stones coated in a fine, velvety, frost in the soft, cloudy, light made … Continue reading

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eleven italics

Italics/stubs/vintage obliques are generally very suitable for my handwriting – particularly when I’m writing letters and journalling. For notetaking I often prefer fine and extra fine nibs (or a narrow italic). They offer (even when smooth) some resistance which prevents … Continue reading

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