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The stroke order to write Commercial Gothic Letter X.

Commercial Gothic Letter X

The stroke order to write Commercial Gothic Letter X.

Illustrating letter Y in Commercial Gothic using correct strokes.

Commercial Gothic Letter Y

Illustrating letter Y in Commercial Gothic using correct strokes.

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.

Telegraphy is the long distance transmission of written messages without physical transport of letters. A telegraph is a device for transmitting and receiving messages over long distances.

The Inner Workings of Telegraphy

Telegraphy is the long distance transmission of written messages without physical transport of letters.…

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…

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…

"In the inclined style the 2 to 5 direction lines should be drawn until one has become very proficient in keeping the lines to a uniform slant. The snap and swing of professional work is due largely to two things; keeping the letters full, and close together, and of uniform slope. beinners" — French, 1911

Inclined Capitals Practice Strokes

"In the inclined style the 2 to 5 direction lines should be drawn until one has become very proficient…

"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…

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…

A technique for casting the individual letters known as sorts used in hot metal typesetting by pouring molten metal into bronze moulds called matrices.

Type Casting

A technique for casting the individual letters known as sorts used in hot metal typesetting by pouring…

A floral capital S with an ornate leaf.

Capital Letter S

A floral capital S with an ornate leaf.

A series of correspondence on clay tablets between the Egyptian administration and its representatives in Canaan and Amurru.

The Amarna Tablet

A series of correspondence on clay tablets between the Egyptian administration and its representatives…

"The Labarum consisted of a staff or lance with a purple banner on a crossbar. It bore the two Greek letters XP (CHR) the first being a symbol of the cross, and both making a monogram of the word Christ (Greek, Christos).—Webster, 1913

The Labarum

"The Labarum consisted of a staff or lance with a purple banner on a crossbar. It bore the two Greek…

"But who are the little boys with the silver badges about the size of a half-dollar on their coats, who are running to and fro with letters and papers in their hands? They do not seem to be more than twelve or fifteen years of age. Those are the pages of Congress; they run errands for the congressman; and each receives two dollars and fifty cents a day for his work."—Carpenter, 1898.

A Page

"But who are the little boys with the silver badges about the size of a half-dollar on their coats,…

A cartoon of a newspaper editor sitting at a desk reading through a sack of letters.

News Editor Reading Letters

A cartoon of a newspaper editor sitting at a desk reading through a sack of letters.

Pictured are good apricot fruits. Apricots are considered as a dessert or fancy fruit.

Good Fruits of Apricot

Pictured are good apricot fruits. Apricots are considered as a dessert or fancy fruit.

Illustrated is a fancy dahlia of the pompon type.

Fancy Dahlia

Illustrated is a fancy dahlia of the pompon type.

A weir is a fancy name for a rectangular opening. Some even give it another name: rectangular notch.

Weir

A weir is a fancy name for a rectangular opening. Some even give it another name: rectangular notch.

Antioch, a city in Syria on the river Orontes. It was founded by Seleucus Nicator, and was hailed by Cicero as a city of opulence, "abounding in men of taste and letters." It was the first city in which the followers of Christ were called "Christians".

Antioch

Antioch, a city in Syria on the river Orontes. It was founded by Seleucus Nicator, and was hailed by…

A medal with the portrait of Alexander the Great on one side; the other side shows the inscription <i>ALEXANDROU</i> with the first two Phenician letters of a city, AK or OK, and a date, 26, 16, or 17 years after his death.

Alexander the Great

A medal with the portrait of Alexander the Great on one side; the other side shows the inscription ALEXANDROU…

Tray full of capital and small capital letters and symbols used in the letterpress printing process. Known as the Upper Case.

Letterpress Printing Uppercase Tray

Tray full of capital and small capital letters and symbols used in the letterpress printing process.…

Tray containing the lowercase letters of the alphabet, used in the letterpress printing process. Known as the lowercase.

Letterpress Printing Lowercase Tray

Tray containing the lowercase letters of the alphabet, used in the letterpress printing process. Known…

Illustration of a Roman bowl found in Pompeii and made by the Gauls. It is an example of what is referred to as samian ware or terra sigillata. Highly decorated, the bowl includes the profile of a Roman man and the letters "E. O. B. I".

Roman Bowl - Gaulish Samian Ware or Terra Sigillata

Illustration of a Roman bowl found in Pompeii and made by the Gauls. It is an example of what is referred…

This ornate banner features branches with leaves and flower buds as well as blades of grass. Each corner has a different design. The top left corner features a fleur de lis design.

Ornate Banner with Leaves, Flowers, and Branches

This ornate banner features branches with leaves and flower buds as well as blades of grass. Each corner…

An lower right corner decoration of holly leaves and berries. Appropriate for use for Christmas, winter holidays, or nature-related cards or letters. May be combined with the three other holly corners to create a wide frame.

Holly Corner Motif, Lower Right

An lower right corner decoration of holly leaves and berries. Appropriate for use for Christmas, winter…

An upper left corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other three orientations of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Corner, Upper Left

An upper left corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could…

An upper right corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other three orientations of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Corner, Upper Right

An upper right corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could…

A lower left corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other three orientations of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Corner, Lower Left

A lower left corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could…

A lower right corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other three orientations of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Corner, Lower Right

A lower right corner motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could…

A lower border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other border orientations and corners of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Border, Lower

A lower border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be…

An upper border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other border orientations and corners of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Border, Upper

An upper border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be…

A left border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other border orientations and corners of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Border, Left

A left border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be…

A right border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme. May be combined with the other border orientations and corners of this design to create a full frame.

Pine Cone Border, Right

A right border motif of pine branches and cones. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be…

A border motif of pine branches and cones proportioned to fit 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Suitable for decorating letters and cards. Could be used at Christmas or other winter holidays, Arbor Day, or as a general nature theme.

Pine Cone Border, Complete

A border motif of pine branches and cones proportioned to fit 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Suitable for decorating…