Potpourri
Gottfried Pott demonstrates live how the Potpourri letters are created with his special tool
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| Gottfried Pott prepares for the demonstration. |
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| After filling the tool with opaque white ink, he is ready to begin. |
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| Fantastic effects are created using the fringed tip of the straw. |
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| The tool needs to be re-filled with ink from time to time. |
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| Here you can see the ‘fringed tip’ in more detail. |
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| The first work sample is complete. |
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| Gottfried Pott cleans the tool regularly throughout the process. |
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| This second work sample is also a clear example of the dynamism and spontaneity created by the unique tool used by Gottfried Pott for Potpourri. |
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| Truly perfect calligraphy: Gottfried Pott uses the tool rapidly and confidently, every movement is immaculate. |
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| Gottfried Pott prepares for another work sample. |
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| The special, slightly rough surface of the black laid paper accentuates the uneven ink application, achieving truly magnificent results. |
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| This image clearly shows that both extra fine hairlines and extremely thick strokes are possible with this special tool. |
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| An overview of several special tools: Various drinking straws joined together create heavy forms. A single straw is ideal for achieving a finer font notion. |
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| Gottfried Pott presents the Potpourri letter drafts. |
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| Gottfried Pott produced an endless range of drafts and versions before the final alphabet was created. |
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| The drafts also include an extremely innovative ‘Q’ … |
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| … and perfectly developed ligatures. |
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| An image of Gottfried Pott in his studio … |
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| … and a selection of his many tools. |
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| This animated film illustrates the rapid and resolute execution of the written letters. |
Now available: “Calligraphic Symphonies” by Gottfried Pott
This book had been released by the publisher Hermann Schmidt Verlag – find more information and a link to order.
This book had been released by the publisher Hermann Schmidt Verlag – find more information and a link to order.
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