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Elements of lettering and sign painting; (1899)

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ome between the thumb and theforefinger of the left hand, holding the brush in the sameposition as in writing, as shown in Fig. 2. 18. Although this may seem somewhat awkward at first, itwill be found, on practicing-a little, that it is the most naturaland comfortable position, as well as the one… … Fig. 2. also forms a rest, giving the letterer entire control over hisbrush. By constant practice, a perfectly straight line may bedrawn with the brush, either vertically or horizontally. Whenmaking letters under 1 inch in height, it is best to use but onehand in the position used while writing ;…

Lettering · Sign painting

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