A system of easy lettering

A practical manual presents step-by-step methods for constructing clear, ornamental letters by first dividing a surface into regular squares or parallelograms and using lightly penciled guidelines to set proportions. It explains how to form alphabets in ink or paint, remove construction lines, and adapt styles for signs, engraving, and stonecutting. Sections cover proportions, stroke order, layout, spacing, and choice of tools and materials, with instructional plates and examples that guide beginners through progressively more decorative alphabets and applications.