Developed by leading American penman and penmanship historian, David Grimes, the Masgrimes Lining Triangle takes inspiration from a number of vintage tools like the Soennecken “Rundschrift-Maass” and Ames Lettering Guide, and delivers a far more intuitive and versatile solution, perfect for any calligrapher’s toolkit.
Although lining triangles have existed for over a hundred years, this lining triangle offers several distinct improvements on the historic designs that influenced it. The Masgrimes Lining Triangleis a minimalist addition to every contemporary pen artist’s toolkit.
Key features of the Masgrimes Lining Triangle:
Graduated marking holes for calligraphy x-heights from 3-8mm.
A 55° angle for drawing Roundhand slant lines
A 52° angle for drawing Spencerian slant lines
An innovative 5-hole design utilizing the edge of the tool as the sixth line.
High-quality acrylic allows you to see through the tool while lining.
A minimal, unobtrusive, portable design that fits elegantly into your toolkit.
Proudly designed & manufactured in the United States of America.
