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Re: Help with alphabet

From:Barry Garcia <barry_garcia@...>
Date:Monday, September 13, 1999, 17:29
microtonal@sericap.com writes:
>I'm having some trouble coming up with my alphabet. I can't seem to get >it looking unified. Can anyone suggest pointers?
I can only really speak for my alphabets, but i generally look towards real alphabets for inspiration. I tend to like the look of Cyrillic alphabets (and Greek), so i form my letters similar to ones found in the Cyrillic or Greek alphabets. If you are looking for an angular look, keep the letters mostly angular (although a few cursive style letters doesnt hurt). If you want a cursive or round alphabet, keep them rounded and soft. I usually go for a somewhat soft yet somewhat angular look to my letters (not fully angular as i dont really like the hardness of the Runic alphabets). I hope i haven't rambled too badly. :) ____________________________________________________________________ "Raw to the floor like reservoir dogs" - A.V. Helden ____________________________________________________________________