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Writing capitals in calligraphy helps to refine the slant for letters. Learn how to write capital letters in calligraphy with this free handwriting video from a calligrapher.

The lowercase letter "u" in italic calligraphy is composed of two strokes. Learn how to write a lowercase "u" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Each calligraphy alphabet has a set size. Learn how big your letters should be for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Practice basic shapes of calligraphy letters to reinforce your skills. Learn how to draw basic forms for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Calligraphy pens are specially designed to write both thick and thin strokes. Learn how to use a pen for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Use a forward slant for italic letters in calligraphy. Learn how much your should slant your pen when writing italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Guidelines for calligraphy allow you to keep your letter size consistent. Learn about letter width and x-height for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy...

The baseline for calligraphy letters is the most important guideline. Learn about ascenders and descenders in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

The "o" in calligraphy is the basis for many other letters. Learn how to write basic lowercase letters in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

The "a" in italic calligraphy slants forward. Learn how to write a lowercase "a" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In italic calligraphy, the letter "e" is based on the letter "o". Learn how to write a lowercase "e" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In italic calligraphy, the dot of the letter "i" floats in the ascender space. Learn how to write a lowercase "i" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy...

Calligraphy first became prominent in the Middle Ages. Learn about the origins of italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Calligraphy markers soften and dry up faster than the nibs for calligraphy pens. Learn how to choose a pen for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Put nib in nib holder of calligraphy pen when ready to start writing. Learn how to insert nib into pen holder for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Black ink is the best choice for calligraphy beginners. Learn about the materials used to make ink for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Use grid paper for calligraphy so you don't have to measure out your marks. Learn more about materials for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 1 is written with a slight slant. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 2 can be made with two or three strokes. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 3 is made with two strokes. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 4 begins with a straight stroke. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 5 has a slight slant in the spine. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 6 begins with an oval shape. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 7 has a curved spine. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 8 can be drawn a couple of different ways. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 9 is based on an oval shape. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic numeral 0 is drawn as two overlapping curves. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Breath out when drawing calligraphy strokes. Learn how to write a lowercase "c" and "l" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

The lowercase "b" in calligraphy is a combination of a straight stroke and a curved stroke. Learn how to write a lowercase "b" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a...

Draw rounded part of the lowercase calligraphy "d" before the straight part. Learn how to write a lowercase "d" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy...

The calligraphy "q" is easier to draw than the "p". Learn how to write a lowercase "p" and "q" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

The calligraphy "g" is comprised of three strokes. Learn how to write a lowercase "g" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Begin calligraphy "n" with same stroke used for "i". Learn how to write a lowercase "n" and "m" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

The calligraphy letter "r" begins the same way as the "n". Learn how to write a lowercase "r" and "u" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Begin the calligraphy letter "h" with the straight spine. Learn how to write a lowercase "h" and "k" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

The calligraphy letter "v" is a combination of a straight stroke and a curved stroke. Learn how to write a lowercase "v" and "w" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a...

These letters used to be written in the same way, with a dot added for the "j". Learn how to write a lowercase "y" and "j" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a...

Most of these calligraphy letters will be broken down to stages with two strokes. Learn how to make your letters the proper height in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a...

One of the hardest calligraphy letters to draw. Learn how to write a lowercase "f" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

This letter does not follow standard calligraphy guidelines. Learn how to write a lowercase "t" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Challenging letter with several curves below x-height. Learn how to write a lowercase "s" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

The letter "x" is combination of curves and straight lines. Learn how to write a lowercase "x" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

Turn calligraphy pen when writing letter "z". Learn how to write a lowercase "z" in italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic capital letter P is one of the easiest capital letters to draw. Learn more techniques for calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a...

In calligraphy, the italic capital letter B should be broken down into two different forms. Learn more about designing calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a...

In calligraphy, the italic capital letter D begins with a straight spine combined with an oval shape. Learn more about forming calligraphy letters in this free calligraphy number lesson from a...

In calligraphy, the italic capital letter C begins with an oval shape. Learn more about calligraphic lettering techniques in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic capital letter A resembles a lowercase "a" letter form. Learn more about calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic capital letters G and Q begin with an oval shape. Learn more about the basics of calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a calligraphy instructor.

In calligraphy, the italic capital letter L has straight strokes with a forward slant. Learn more about the roots of calligraphic lettering in this free calligraphy number lesson from a...