What is French Roundhand?
French Roundhand is a twentieth century American simplified calligraphic script based on the seventeenth century French Ronde. This seemingly-simple style of broad pen lettering is well-suited for the engrossing of resolutions, testimonials, and awards. It is typicallyexecuted with a broad pen inside of a straight penholder. The forms are generally vertical and the connective slant is restricted to a 45 degree angle. The style is very round, the minuscule o being based on two overlapping circles.
A sample of “French Round Writing” by Charles Norder, 1924.