Tischendorf possessed a thorough understanding of Greek uncial script​—consisting of large, separated capital letters.* Endowed with good eyesight, he found that by simply holding the parchment up to the light, he was able to make out the original text.
Tischendorf alielewa vizuri maandishi ya Kigiriki ya herufi kubwa yaliyotenganishwa.* Kwa kuwa alikuwa na uwezo wa kuona vizuri, aligundua kwamba kwa kuinua tu karatasi hiyo kwenye nuru, angeweza kutambua maandishi ya awali.