Copperplate is a style of calligraphic writing, using a sharp pointed nib. The Copperplate style originates from Europe in the early 17th century. In early 18th century it was a time of significant commercial expansion in England. This was the time in which the need for accounting and registering revenue and expenditure arose.
Copperplate calligraphy started spreading and gaining popularity in new academies created to teach the professions needed to meet the country’s economy.
It was around this time that metal-engraving also became accessible. Scribes would team up with engravers and use this printing process to produce their publications. The engraver would recreate the scribes artwork onto plates. The metals that was used for the plates was copper - hence, the name, Copperplate.
Copperplate calligraphy is well known for its decorative use.
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Copperplate calligraphy was also known as Roundhand, it became famous as it was very readable cursive script that was efficient, fairly easy to learn and clear.
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