ROP CAP: An oversized capital letter used at the start of a paragraph. Drop caps occupy two or more lines of body copy, usually introduced for design emphasis.


"Studio Nouveau invites you to enjoy sample illuminated Drop Caps, created from a variety of sources. Some of the images below are snippets of decorative letters found in examples of Medieval and Renaissance texts; other TT fonts available on various CDs for purchase, have been individually enhanced with color, textures, effects, etc. Decorative drop caps enhance page headers, images for electronic correspondence, printed stationery, business cards, presentations, and more. Please note: Many of the fonts below are placed on transparent backgrounds to accommodate any page color or background. Contact Studio Nouveau if you would like to request a particular color or illuminated drop cap, "monogram," name, etc. Consider the possibilities . . . .

The above images are not for sale or a part of any Studio Nouveau collection.

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