Lesson 6: Early Uncial

 St Cuthbert’s Gospel
 Early Uncial Hand
 Group Characteristics
 Basic Uncial Strokes (Warm up)

St. Cuthbert’s Gospel

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 Early Uncial

LETTER HEIGHT

Usually 3 ½ - 4 nib widths high.

Ascenders and descenders can be up to 2 nib widths.

LETTER SLOPE

The letters are upright with no forward slope.

PEN ANGLES

15-25 degrees.

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 Group Characteristics:

 Round or circular

 Diagonal

 Arched

 Straight

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Basic Uncial Strokes (Warm up)