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Ornate Scripts and Historic Flourishes
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- 1. Majuscule script prevalent in Latin and Greek manuscripts from late Antiquity
- 2. System of rapid writing using symbols, originally developed for verbatim transcription
- 5. A fanciful, intricate style reminiscent of an 18th-century French artistic movement, often applied to penmanship
- 7. To slant letters rightward, a style popularized during the Italian Renaissance
- 9. Penmanship style inspired by a designer known for calligraphy-influenced typefaces
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- 3. Engraved style characterized by thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes, favored in formal documents
- 4. Dense, angular script used extensively in medieval Europe for formal texts
- 6. 19th-century American script known for its elegant loops and business use
- 8. Medieval hybrid script blending formal gothic and cursive elements for speed
- 10. Elaborate penmanship style noted for ornamental enhancements and used especially in diplomas
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