It looks elegant and perhaps a bit difficult to attempt, but learning hand-lettered calligraphy is as easy as picking up pen and paper. Italic is the calligraphy's most popular alphabet, and this manual introduces basic capital and small letters and numbers, plus all the creative flourishes you need to customize your unique script for every project and occasion. Illustrated throughout, the book includes practice exercises, advice on tools and materials, and project ideas for place cards and invitations.