Creating the 26th Edition of the Speedball Textbook

In this episode, Laura sits down with Carl Rohrs, the editor of the 26th edition of the Speedball Textbook, for an exploration into the history of calligraphy, the evolution of one of the most iconic books in the craft, and the lettering styles and artists who’ve shaped it. If you’ve ever picked up a Speedball pen and wondered about the story behind it, this one’s for you. 

Resources

Here's a folder of images to accompany the episode.

Speedball Art - https://www.speedballart.com 

The Life of Letters Podcast - https://www.lauraletterslife.com/the-life-of-letters-podcast 

Rick Griffin's Artwork - https://www.rickgriffindesigns.com/ 

Sheila Waters' Calligraphy - https://www.calligraphersguild.org/sheila-waters 

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