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The diagram shows how to write Commercial Gothic Letter Z.

Commercial Gothic Letter Z

The diagram shows how to write Commercial Gothic Letter Z.

Stroke technique for letter O in Commercial Gothic.

Commercial Gothic Letter O

Stroke technique for letter O in Commercial Gothic.

A stroke technique of writing Q in Commercial Gothic Letter.

Commercial Gothic Letter Q

A stroke technique of writing Q in Commercial Gothic Letter.

The illustration of writing C in Commercial Gothic lettering.

Commercial Gothic Letter C

The illustration of writing C in Commercial Gothic lettering.

A stroke technique in writing Commercial Gothic Letter G.

Commercial Gothic Letter G

A stroke technique in writing Commercial Gothic Letter G.

An illustration of writing Commercial Gothic Letter D.

Commercial Gothic Letter D

An illustration of writing Commercial Gothic Letter D.

There were minor variations from one manufacturer to another, but most typewriters followed the concept that each key was attached to a type bar that had the corresponding letter molded. To have letters typed in exact location, the type bar was guided all its way till the ribbon by segment. When a key was struck briskly and firmly, the type bar hit an inked fabric stretched in front of a cylindrical platen that moved back and forth. The paper was rolled around by the typewriter's platen, which was then rotated by the "carriage return" lever into position for each new line of text

Type Writing Machine

There were minor variations from one manufacturer to another, but most typewriters followed the concept…

A Linotype machine is a line casting machine used in printing. The machine revolutionized printing and especially newspaper publishing, making it possible for a relatively small number of operators to set type for many pages on a daily basis. The Linotype machine operator enters text on a 90-character keyboard. The machine assembles matrices, which are molds for the letter forms, into a line. The assembled line is then cast as a single piece, called a slug, of type metal in a process known as hot metal typesetting. The matrices are then returned to the type magazine from which they came. The name of the machine comes from the fact that it produces an entire line of metal type at once, hence a line-o-type. This allows much faster typesetting and composition than original hand composition in which operators place down one pre cast metal letter, punctuation mark or space at a time.

Linotype Machine

A Linotype machine is a line casting machine used in printing. The machine revolutionized printing and…

An illustration showing how to write Commercial Gothic Letter U using correct strokes.

Commercial Gothic Letter U

An illustration showing how to write Commercial Gothic Letter U using correct strokes.

A Commercial Gothic Letter J stroke technique.

Commercial Gothic Letter J

A Commercial Gothic Letter J stroke technique.

A correct stroke technique illustrating Commercial Gothic Letter P.

Commercial Gothic Letter P

A correct stroke technique illustrating Commercial Gothic Letter P.

An illustration of writing Commercial Gothic Letter R using correct strokes.

Commercial Gothic Letter R

An illustration of writing Commercial Gothic Letter R using correct strokes.

Correct stroke technique in writing Commercial Gothic Letter B.

Commercial Gothic Letter B

Correct stroke technique in writing Commercial Gothic Letter B.

An illustration of writing Commercial Gothic Letter S.

Commercial Gothic Letter S

An illustration of writing Commercial Gothic Letter S.

"The single stroke inclined letter made to a slope of between 60 and 70 degrees is preferred by perhaps a majority of draftsman. The order and direction of strokes for the capitals of this form will be the same as in the upright form, but these letters are usually not extended." —French, 1911

Inclined Capital Letters

"The single stroke inclined letter made to a slope of between 60 and 70 degrees is preferred by perhaps…

A stroke order of writing letter I using Inclined Capital technique.

Inclined Capital Letter I

A stroke order of writing letter I using Inclined Capital technique.

Stroke technique for writing A in Inclined Capital.

Inclined Capital Letter A

Stroke technique for writing A in Inclined Capital.

Writing Inclined Capital letter V using proper stroke order.

Inclined Capital Letter V

Writing Inclined Capital letter V using proper stroke order.

Proper stroke order for writing letter W in Inclined Capital.

Inclined Capital Letter W

Proper stroke order for writing letter W in Inclined Capital.

The illustration shows the proper strokes in writing Inclined Capital letter X.

Inclined Capital Letter X

The illustration shows the proper strokes in writing Inclined Capital letter X.

The inclined Capital letter Y with stroke directions.

Inclined Capital Letter Y

The inclined Capital letter Y with stroke directions.

Proper technique in writing letter O in inclined Capital.

Inclined Capital Letter O

Proper technique in writing letter O in inclined Capital.

An illustration on writing inclined Capital letter Z.

Inclined Capital Letter Z

An illustration on writing inclined Capital letter Z.

The illustration of writing the Inclined Capital letter Q using proper strokes.

Inclined Capital Letter Q

The illustration of writing the Inclined Capital letter Q using proper strokes.

The illustration of writing the Inclined Capital letter C using proper strokes.

Inclined Capital Letter C

The illustration of writing the Inclined Capital letter C using proper strokes.

The diagram shows the stroke directions in writing letter G using Inclined Capital.

Inclined Capital Letter G

The diagram shows the stroke directions in writing letter G using Inclined Capital.

The diagram demonstrates proper strokes for writing Inclined Capital letter D.

Inclined Capital Letter D

The diagram demonstrates proper strokes for writing Inclined Capital letter D.

A demonstration of writing Inclined Capital letter U using proper stroke technique.

Inclined Capital Letter U

A demonstration of writing Inclined Capital letter U using proper stroke technique.

Proper technique in writing letter J using Inclined Capital.

Inclined Capital Letter J

Proper technique in writing letter J using Inclined Capital.

The diagram showing stroke directions for writing an Inclined Capital letter P.

Inclined Capital Letter P

The diagram showing stroke directions for writing an Inclined Capital letter P.

Proper stroke directions for writing letter R in Inclined Capital.

Inclined Capital Letter R

Proper stroke directions for writing letter R in Inclined Capital.

An illustration on writing an Inclined Capital letter B.

Inclined Capital Letter B

An illustration on writing an Inclined Capital letter B.

An illustration on writing an Inclined Capital letter S.

Inclined Capital Letter S

An illustration on writing an Inclined Capital letter S.

The proper direction of stroke in writing an Inclined Capital &, known as "and symbol".

Inclined Capital &

The proper direction of stroke in writing an Inclined Capital &, known as "and symbol".

"The lower case or small letters of this style are drawn with bodies two-thirds the height of the capitals. This letter is generally known as the Reinhardt letter, in honor of Mr. Charles W. Reinhardt, Chief of the Drafting Department of the 'Engineering News,'..." —French, 1911

Basis of Reinhardt Letter

"The lower case or small letters of this style are drawn with bodies two-thirds the height of the capitals.…

"It is the minuscule or lower case letter reduced to its lowest terms, omitting all unnecessary hooks and appendages. It is very legible and effective, and after its swing has been mastered can be made very rapidly." —French, 1911

Reinhardt Letter Full Alphabet

"It is the minuscule or lower case letter reduced to its lowest terms, omitting all unnecessary hooks…

"A block revolved from its first position about an axis perpendicular to H through 45 degrees, then about an axis perpendicular to P through 45 degrees until the cut face MNO is parallel to the vertical plane. To avoid confusion it is well to letter or number the corresponding points as the views are carried along." —French, 1911

Successive Revolutions of Geometric Shapes

"A block revolved from its first position about an axis perpendicular to H through 45 degrees, then…

By about 1910, the mechanical typewriter had reached a somewhat standardized design. There were minor variations from one manufacturer to another, but most type writers followed the concept that each key was attached to a type bar that had the corresponding letter molded, in reverse, into its striking head. To have letters typed in exact location, the type bar was guided all its way till the ribbon by segment. When a key was struck briskly and firmly, the type bar hit a ribbon stretched in front of a cylindrical platen that moved back and forth. The paper was rolled around by the type writers platen, which was then rotated by the carriage return lever into position for each new line of text.

Type Writing Machine

By about 1910, the mechanical typewriter had reached a somewhat standardized design. There were minor…

This is a letter sign shaped into the letter R. This sign features 19 small light bulbs for night time illumination.

Letter Sign R

This is a letter sign shaped into the letter R. This sign features 19 small light bulbs for night time…

A mail box structure incorporating existing mail boxes for facilitating collection of mail contents thereof in dry condition even in stormy weather.

Mail Post Collector

A mail box structure incorporating existing mail boxes for facilitating collection of mail contents…

An illustration of the letter A and a potted plant.

Decorative Letter A

An illustration of the letter A and a potted plant.

An illustration of the letter O and a potted plant.

Decorative Letter O

An illustration of the letter O and a potted plant.

An illustration of the letter N and a potted plant.

Decorative Letter N

An illustration of the letter N and a potted plant.

A public container for deposit of outgoing mail. Also called postbox.

Cage Mailbox

A public container for deposit of outgoing mail. Also called postbox.

A bag suspended from the shoulder, used by letter carriers for carrying mail.

Postal Mail Bag

A bag suspended from the shoulder, used by letter carriers for carrying mail.

A flat paper container, as for a letter or thin package, usually having a gummed flap or other means of closure.

Mailing Envelope

A flat paper container, as for a letter or thin package, usually having a gummed flap or other means…

An illustration of a decorative letter M with a man who looks like a roman soldier inside.

Decorative Letter M

An illustration of a decorative letter M with a man who looks like a roman soldier inside.

A common packaging item, usually made of flat material such as paper or cardboard. It is designed to contain a flat object, such as a letter or card. Traditional envelopes are made from sheets of paper cut to one of three shapes: a rhombus, a short-arm cross, or

Mailing Envelope

A common packaging item, usually made of flat material such as paper or cardboard. It is designed to…

The letter M with a floral design.

Letter M

The letter M with a floral design.

A floral capital S with an ornate leaf.

Capital Letter S

A floral capital S with an ornate leaf.

A decorative capital T with ornate leaves and pine cones decorating it.

Capital Letter T

A decorative capital T with ornate leaves and pine cones decorating it.

"A device printed in Franklin's newspaper, the Pennsylvania Gazette, shows a wriggling rattlesnake cut into pieces, with the initial letter of a colony on each piece."—Webster, 1920

Join or Die

"A device printed in Franklin's newspaper, the Pennsylvania Gazette, shows a wriggling rattlesnake cut…

A Prussian statesman who was instrumental in paving the way for the unification of Germany. He was forced to resign after if became known that he had written a letter in which he criticized Napoleon.

Baron vom Stein

A Prussian statesman who was instrumental in paving the way for the unification of Germany. He was forced…

A decorative capital letter A.

Decorative Letter A

A decorative capital letter A.

A floral capital letter N.

Floral Letter N

A floral capital letter N.

A floral capital letter N with leaves.

Floral Capital N

A floral capital letter N with leaves.

A floral, decorative, capital letter I.

Floral Letter I

A floral, decorative, capital letter I.

A capital letter W with the image of a sailing ship in the background.

Pictorial Letter W

A capital letter W with the image of a sailing ship in the background.

A capital letter A with a leafy decoration.

Leafy Capital A

A capital letter A with a leafy decoration.

A capital letter S with a leafy background.

Leafy Capital S

A capital letter S with a leafy background.