Rock Ridge Chess Club
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The little chainsaw critter is my favorite.
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The little chainsaw critter is my favorite.
This led me back to Wikipedia where I learned: The common ampersand, ⟨&⟩, developed from a ligature in which the handwritten Latin letters ⟨e⟩ and ⟨t⟩ (spelling et, Latin for 'and') were combined.
Some of the other ligatures I fail to see the need for (as in the s to t).
Some of the other ligatures I fail to see the need for (as in the s to t).
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This led me back to Wikipedia where I learned: The common ampersand, ⟨&⟩, developed from a ligature in which the handwritten Latin letters ⟨e⟩ and ⟨t⟩ (spelling et, Latin for 'and') were combined.
Some of the other ligatures I fail to see the need for (as in the s to t).
Some of the other ligatures I fail to see the need for (as in the s to t).
Clairefontaine. Ask me again, I’ll tell you the same.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Clairefontaine. Ask me again, I’ll tell you the same.
Not “until they stop”, just stop using them - period.
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Not “until they stop”, just stop using them - period.
Here are some examples of how those f’s would have been paired (per Eleanor Winters’ Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy).
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Here are some examples of how those f’s would have been paired (per Eleanor Winters’ Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy).
Any other interesting variants that you’ve come across (in the app or otherwise)? The f variants, I mentioned earlier, were also found in handwritten examples. Unlike the s example, I don’t recall a special name for that (wiki had nothing on a long f).
November 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Any other interesting variants that you’ve come across (in the app or otherwise)? The f variants, I mentioned earlier, were also found in handwritten examples. Unlike the s example, I don’t recall a special name for that (wiki had nothing on a long f).
Wikipedia had a nice piece on the long s. Turns out my “used in the event of a double-s” was used more in handwriting. In print its usage had a long list of rules.
Thanks for starting my day off in this wonderful rabbit hole.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_s?...
Thanks for starting my day off in this wonderful rabbit hole.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_s?...
Long s - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Wikipedia had a nice piece on the long s. Turns out my “used in the event of a double-s” was used more in handwriting. In print its usage had a long list of rules.
Thanks for starting my day off in this wonderful rabbit hole.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_s?...
Thanks for starting my day off in this wonderful rabbit hole.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_s?...
Your “craft” made me think of cheez waffies, which was appreciated.
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Your “craft” made me think of cheez waffies, which was appreciated.
I’ll have to go back and check, but it seems like I only remember seeing it when paired with another s. Is there some rule of thumb on when to use it, or is it at user’s discretion? I never even thought to look for it in a font.
I recall seeing similar variations with the double-f.
I recall seeing similar variations with the double-f.
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I’ll have to go back and check, but it seems like I only remember seeing it when paired with another s. Is there some rule of thumb on when to use it, or is it at user’s discretion? I never even thought to look for it in a font.
I recall seeing similar variations with the double-f.
I recall seeing similar variations with the double-f.
Just curious, is that a long s? And is it on a keyboard, or did you cut & paste?
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Just curious, is that a long s? And is it on a keyboard, or did you cut & paste?
So they extort candidates for good reviews?
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
So they extort candidates for good reviews?
But of course.
November 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
But of course.
That is impressive. I appreciate the video. I didn’t notice you were cutting this into wood. I haven’t tried wood yet. Seems like trying to work in different directions, in relation to the grain, would only compound the difficulty.
Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Thanks again and keep up the good work.
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
That is impressive. I appreciate the video. I didn’t notice you were cutting this into wood. I haven’t tried wood yet. Seems like trying to work in different directions, in relation to the grain, would only compound the difficulty.
Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Any chance you could shoot a quick video of this process? I don’t think I could get a cut that fine and square, even with an exacto blade, much less my lino tool.
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Any chance you could shoot a quick video of this process? I don’t think I could get a cut that fine and square, even with an exacto blade, much less my lino tool.
But the carving is the best part.
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
But the carving is the best part.
Well, he certainly has a good neighbor.
October 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Well, he certainly has a good neighbor.
A straight edge wouldn’t guarantee line consistency. The subtle swells give it life. Excellent work.
October 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A straight edge wouldn’t guarantee line consistency. The subtle swells give it life. Excellent work.
I’m a sucker for print on black paper.
October 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I’m a sucker for print on black paper.