Linea Carta offers ways to make calligraphy within your grasp with the beautiful calligraphy starter kit. The kit includes a beautiful screenprinted lettering chart, flexible nib dip pen, ink and instructions. $35 Other options available are purchasing just the lettering print or purchasing her set of calligraphic caps rubber stamps. (via Magic Is As Magic…
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Library Hand is a personal interest of mine in regards to handwriting and penmanship and the European Paper Company has published a detailed article with tips and links for perfecting your own style of Library Hand. The best tip for me is to remember to slow down and used ruled paper. (via European Paper Company)
Happy Handwriting Day! January 23 is observed as the day to consider your handwriting in conjunction with legendary penman John Hancock’s birthday, best remembered for his large, ornate signature on the Declaration of Independence. (via Quo Vadis Blog)
Lily Kim of JetPens recently did a guest post on Uppercase magazine’s blog about finding the right pen to improve your handwriting. One point I think that wasn’t brought up in her piece was the speed at which you write and how that might effect your penmanship. Some inks feel considerably slicker which aids in…
Beautiful vintage lettering practice booklet that include simple and decorative styles. Thanks to @LitoApostolakou on Twitter for the tip. (via Inklinks)
While thinking about penmanship, I have noticed that I prefer a more upright style versus the italic style while I think both are lovely. I naturally write more upright than slanted so I started to investigate methods that employ a more upright approach. I have noticed that Europeans tend to teach a more upright hand,…