Build small layouts without hiding weak letterforms behind decoration.

Single-word placement

Place one word inside a fixed rectangle and compare how margins and scale affect visual balance.

Two-line phrases

Choose a line break based on length and rhythm, then compare centred and deliberately offset arrangements.

Scale contrast

Use a modest size change between two lines while keeping spacing and baseline discipline visible.

Envelope-style practice

Work within a constrained horizontal area and plan the word before writing. The exercise emphasises proportion rather than ornament.

Final review

Learners check the composition in a fixed order: overall margins, line relationship, word rhythm, individual forms and only then decorative detail.