@@jcb1880 you are missing the point of the system. I am not asking you to do quadratic equations. It is just about applying where a 1/2, 1/3, 2/3 and a 1/6 is to give you a better idea of where to place the pressure or hairline. This means you dont have to guess where on the line the shapes are that makes a huge difference in the execution of the line. Equally, this is my approach, others have a less technical approach which you might find more appealing but from my experience, everyone who has tried this has thanked me for the structure because there really is no guessing. Once you understand it and apply it, you can then fre yourself of it but it will always guide your proportions.
@@jcb1880 calligraphy is subjective, it is simply Paul's technique. You do not have to approach Calligraphy this way if you do not want to, and you dont even have to focus on Copperplate. Thats the beauty of art. I do graffiti and spray paint and these techniques are helpful in many aspects of writing.
This guy has mad skills but I'm totally lost. Calligraphy quietens my mind but this raised the volume. His system may not be my cup of tea but for those who get it I imagine it will help them with this script. With or without this approach, Copperplate calligraphy is incredible.
It's so interesting to see mathematics applied to fields you ordinarily wouldn't think to tie them to! Suddenly, gorgeous lettering and fanciful flourishes don't seem as daunting as they once did. Delightful!
Eres un GENIO!!!!!! NO LE ENTIENDO a tu idioma, pero si a tus dibujos y me gustó tu firma de hacer esas LETRAS PERFECTAS!!!!!! GRACIAS!!!!!!! un saludo desde el PETÉN GUATEMALA, ------ querido amigo.......¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Gracias!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍......
I always hated maths but I really loved your explanation, you’re definitely a master. I’m falling in love with calligraphy and I’ll definitely buy your manual to learn, I can’t wait. Thank you.
I have watched this video a few times which has enabeld me to understand the Angular confinement - Geometry of the letters in a clearer way, Thank you Paul.
I m brilliant in maths and I can write like u as well. People often wonder how a man of numbers can have such handwriting. Now u explained so well. Absolutely wonderful
I was really hyped when he started because it seemed fairly understandable and then he drew the curve and it was more beautiful than I could ever possibly hope to achieve and now I'm just crying in a corner TT.TT
Absolutely brilliant. I never learned how to write well because I thought the "standard" script we were taught was hideous. Opinionated Brat me! There's a name for that script which I cant remember presently. Ewwww! It was on a band above the black board. If I had known about Spencer and copperplate, I'd have a better penmanship. I bought all sorts of nibs and pens, some of which have sharp points and dig into the paper. Perhaps too many years of coffee, but it is really hard to make a smooth line. In these days of keyboards, I hope the rediscovery of this art flourishes. Will get the book. PS who could thumbs down this? It's beautiful! Get a nice fountain pen and WRITE someone a letter! Frack emails!
@@PAScribe, yes, humor aside, your system is indeed very clear and simple. Remarkably so. I am grateful for it, and I love your book. It has been providing many many hours of enjoyment.
Reading comments below, it is interesting to see so many left by people I assume are from Arabic/Islamic heritage. In Islam, one shouldn't draw any "graven images" so calligraphy fills the need to decorate manuscripts, mosques, etc. just gorgeous! Doing calligraphy turns off the incessant verbal noise in our brains. Playing sports/music does the same thing, and any verbal mental activity will mess up your performance. Example, a baseball pitchers facial expression is as blank as a fence post. NO MENTAL WORDS
Him: [draws line of universal beauty] Me: wow that’s really pretty Him: [draws another line] Me: wow! That one’s even more beautiful! Him: which is *wrong* Me: … huh.
I am struggling... i can draw portraits but can't write a decent M.... I watch all these videos and I'm starting to think I missed the part were they cast the spell giving them tbe power to write with a nib
LOL!! You're very wrong mate!! The video was uploaded here a day or two after it was recorded and you can see the date ;) The manual got finished right around that date and it was far far far from 2016
No, no I'm talking about the line of universal beauty video on his youtube channel XD Not about the yin yang but the straight line thing, I only got into calligraphy recently.
I am searching for the book and am not able to locate a vender that sells it. I searched the links and it is no longer available. Please, advise so that I may acquire it. Thank you.
I am trying to buy the manual but for some reason I can’t get the info page to work on my iPad. I get all the way to shipping cost then it stops letting me scroll down?! Frustrating.
putz o cara consegue fazer a mão livre um redondo perfeito dentro de um quadrado perfeito e quem tá olhando não consegue fazer uma linha reta perfeita rsrs
the tool requires a very high order of dexterity. Also, I would not want to give a child such a pointed nib, that is some serious safety considerations.
