Word: brushed
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...calligraphy is a dying art, constantly replaced by typewritten text. The scrolls are testament to the fact that writers can survive centuries through the more personal brushstroke; here, all the details are evident, down to the way a line progresses from dark to light as ink runs off the brush...
...length, are a bourgeois affectation that could undermine socialism. In a televised campaign called "Let's Trim Our Hair According to the Socialist Lifestyle," citizens are told that long hair breeds body odor and deprives the brain of oxygen. The official recommended style is now a 1.5-cm brush cut called the "virile spirit...
...Guardian, "Gemma Bovery" looks nothing like the mirthless "funnies" Americans have gotten used to in their daily papers. One can scarcely imagine the generosity of space and wit that would be needed to accommodate Simmonds' striking compositions, much less her racy and literate subject. As clever with her brush as she is with her typewriter, Posy Simmonds seamlessly matches swatches of strongly written text with expert spot illustrations and uproarious traditional panel sequences. "Gemma" makes for a rich reading experience, as well as a rewarding...
...Brush said it is unlikely that the new venue will compete with Felipe’s, claiming that the more commercial activity there is at night in the Square, the more student activity will be generated in response...
...restaurant is due to open in April, but does not yet have a name. “If you have any ideas, let us know,” said Brush...