Letter c · secretary hand
Hooked-head c
Also called r-like c
Unit 3common
The head curls over into a hook that links to the next letter, giving a shape much like a modern r.
Model letter
In practice lines
Every c below was checked by hand. They are not yet sorted by form, so some show another c.
Practice lines drawn in period hands
Don’t confuse it with
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