Letter a · secretary hand
2-shaped a
Also called reverse-bowl a
Unit 4Mostly earlier handsoccasional
A large curve brought down to the line like a loose figure 2, followed by a single minim. Mostly word-initial.
Model letter
In practice lines
Every a below was checked by hand. They are not yet sorted by form, so some show another a.
Practice lines drawn in period hands
Don’t confuse it with
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