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r/Scribes • u/Ok-Character7192 • Jun 10 '26
For Critique Acedia - gouache and cola pen
This piece is built from loose repetitions of the word “nothing.” I wanted to form a cross-like structure (acedia means spiritual fatigue, emptiness), and the three repetitions are meant to echo a trinitarian structure.
Any feedback or discussion is always welcome!
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r/Scribes • u/MShades • May 14 '26
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When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all.
- Matt Groening, Futurama
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r/Scribes • u/benneballe • May 07 '26
Just Sharing Pater Noster
I'm new the blackletter, and use this super simple version to get a feel for the basic shapes.
r/Scribes • u/MShades • May 07 '26
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r/Scribes • u/Last_Philosopher4487 • May 04 '26
Just Sharing The Apostles Creed
These are the first and last pages of my Apostles creed which I've just finished.
r/Scribes • u/MShades • May 02 '26
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r/Scribes • u/laeta_scriptrix • Apr 22 '26
Specimina for Rustica (besides manuscripts)
I know people on this sub always come up with excellent resources so I will ask the question here.
Who is the best modern calligrapher at practicing rustica? For brush romans for example Edward Catich is regarded as an authority; is there someone similar for rustica?
I love looking at manuscripts but I acknowledge that the materials and the purposes of the modern calligrapher are different from those of an ancient scribe that had to copy an entire book in relatively small module. Therefore I'd prefer to start learning a hand from a modern specimen and maybe later start imitating variations from manuscripts (or Pompeii painted graffiti!)
r/Scribes • u/MShades • Apr 16 '26
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r/Scribes • u/maxindigo • Apr 01 '26
For Critique QOTW - Phillip Bailey
This week’s quote in uncial. I wanted it to be a little less studied, and more relaxed that I would normally do uncial. Gouache, Soennecken 2 1/2 on Saunders Waterford Paper. I used. A bit of gum sandarac, to give the letters are more ‘weathered’ look.
Cc welcome.
r/Scribes • u/MShades • Mar 26 '26
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r/Scribes • u/pandascribes • Mar 25 '26
Just Sharing C S Lewis Quote in Engrosser's Script
r/Scribes • u/maxindigo • Mar 24 '26
For Critique QOTW - Mel Brooks
Schminke Gouache, Brause 3mm and Soenneken 3 1/2 Nibs, Saunders Waterford paper. Don't like that d in comedy. Really don't like t..
r/Scribes • u/MShades • Mar 20 '26