Re: Shukaraz - new script

On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:18:00 -0000, j_mach_wust <j_mach_wust@...> wrote:
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> Plain alphabets take less time.

True, they can, although an abugida doesn't take that much time either.


>
> I've never even touched a single leaf of that palm!
>
> You're right, the claim I made about practicing with the adequate tool
> is not very realistic for many. However, I think the awareness of the
> writing tool is important, and I think it helps a lot to produce the
> style of the script style you intend.
>
True, it is, which is why one should learn about the scripts in the
style they intend.


> And a broad pen e.g. or a brush aren't that difficult to get. They're
> by no mean necessary, but usually, people are surprised of how fast
> they can get very nice results once they've tried out a broad pen. It
> shouldn't prolongue the act of inventing a script too much, on the
> contrary, I believe it helps.
No, a broad pen or brush aren't hard to get, although your average
writer may not want to spend time learning how to handle a brush (it's
not that easy... i have three, i still can't get it just "right").
These can help in guiding you in writing your script, but a pen/pencil
and paper are just fine.

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