copperplate
Formal cursive style
Copperplate is a polished copper sheet used for engraving, or a print made from such a plate.
The term more commonly describes a style of elegant, formal handwriting with fine lines and flowing curves—the kind taught in penmanship classes and seen on diplomas and wedding invitations: Her copperplate script was impeccable.
As an adjective, it describes this refined lettering style: copperplate calligraphy.
Pointed engraving implement
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
- intaglioCarving cut below surface
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- printmakingProducing images through impression
matrix · engraver · aquatint · drypoint · mezzotint · stipple · photogravure · impression
Pen's writing tip
- inkWriting fluid
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- swashWater flowing over ground
- penmanshipSkill of forming letters
cursive · roundhand · stroke · pressure · loop · slant · ascender · descender
Lettering style design
- fontCharacter style set
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- glyphVisual form of character
- serifLetter terminal flourish
capitals · italics · kerning · elegant · formal · invitation · certificate · diploma
Quality from past eras
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- historicOf lasting significance
- patinaSurface film from aging
artifact · numismatics · heritage · classic · restoration · banknote · currency · engraved
burin
Pointed engraving implement
printmaking · matrix · engraver · aquatint · drypoint · mezzotint · stipple · photogravure · impression · proofing
nib
Pen's writing tip
penmanship · cursive · roundhand · stroke · pressure · loop · slant · ascender · descender · baseline
typeface
Lettering style design
- fontCharacter style set
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- glyphVisual form of character
serif · capitals · italics · kerning · elegant · formal · invitation · certificate · diploma · stationery
vintage
Quality from past eras
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- historicOf lasting significance
patina · artifact · numismatics · heritage · classic · restoration · banknote · currency · engraved · victorian
- writing methodscursive, calligraphy, print, typing, handwriting
- printmakingprints, print, printing, woodcuts, woodcut
- antique mapsworld map, atlas, cartographer, Mercator, mapmaker
- calligraphyChinese calligraphy, Japanese calligraphy, Arabic calligraphy, Islamic calligraphy, blackletter
- engravingburin, etching, graver, intaglio, engraver
- letteringlettering styles, letterforms, calligraphy, hand lettering, handwriting
copperplatescrawl
Careless, illegible writing
chicken scratch · illegible handwriting · scribble · scratch · block letters
copperplatewoodcut
Relief print from timber
letterpress · woodblock printing · woodblock · linocut · digital printing