The letters in Rotunda, as the name suggests, are more round. Textualis is ornate and square, and is perhaps the most common form of blackletter.Textualis may be the easiest to start learning, since there aren’t as many curved lines. Search online for the different styles and choose the one you like the most, then print out the alphabet so you can use it as a reference while you’re practicing. There are several different styles of blackletter calligraphy, including Textualis, Rotunda, Schwabacher, and Fraktur.
Print out sample alphabet sheets and prop them close by your work stations.
