A former letter and calligraphy model book, Stehende Blockschrift nach DIN by Lotte J. Kaiser, dedicated to standardized upright block letters. Part method book and part practice book, it presents uppercase and lowercase alphabets, numbers, and drawing exercises, followed by blank boxes for reproducing the models. Illustrated instructions explain pen grip, proportions, and letter spacing. Grids of different heights and examples of strokes and dimensions complete this collection, at the intersection of lettering and technical drawing.
✦ Period: First half of the 20th century ✦ Origin: Germany, models by Lotte J. Kaiser ✦ Dimensions: approx. 29.5 × 21 cm ✦ Material: Paper, printed softcover ✦ Contents: 16 pages. Alphabets, numbers, drawing tips, and practice grids; German text ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, clean interior, and practice spaces unfilled on the pages shown. Slight signs of wear and pencil annotations on the cover.
A book for sign painters, graphic designers, and collectors with an appreciation for the geometry of alphabets and vintage technical lettering.
