[Scriptoris] Calligraphy question

[Betsy Marshall]

Might also want to check out the origin of the phrase "red letter days"
IIRC, this highlighting technique was used to indicate special/Holy/fast
days in the church calendar. (just off the top of my head..)

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Subject: [Scriptoris] Calligraphy question

Can anyone explain why they used red ink on some of the letters and or words
in a manuscripts?

Thanks
Celestria
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