How To Read Words Made With Minims Correctly
Minims can turn a short historical word into one of the hardest parts of a manuscript line. A number of characters are…
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Distinguishing between long s and f in handwriting
Sometimes, a word seems to include an f in a place where the rest of the letters indicate that there should be…
Why a Document-Specific Alphabet Is More Useful Than a Generic Chart
The reason why a document-specific alphabet is more helpful than a generic paleography chart: Take a single clear line of text and…
So How Do You Read a Manuscript Page Without Actually Reading the First Word?
Your eye might go to the first line, trying to interpret every mark as a word you already know. But there is…