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Hi all!

Anyone have any resources on how to improve your handwriting/write different types of handwriting like American cursive etc.? Please share them!

Thanks!

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Virginia

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This site would be a good place to start: http://www.iampeth.com/

 

Good luck with your quest of improving your handwriting! :D

 

 

 

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nice list. I'm glad the Paperpanelia link is included.

 

Just want to say that when you do start practicing, be sure to focus. Critique (not criticize) your work and concentrate on fixing the imperfections. Don't just mindlessly copy. You'll just reinforce bad habits. 5-10 minutes of hard mindful work is better than 30min of rote.

 

If you're doing something like Spencerian or business hand, do the slants and oval drills. They help to limber, and even if you don't practice the lettering, the lines and curves will carry over.

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Penmanship forum here is fun to visit from time to time too.

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http://www.paperpenalia.com/handwriting.html is what I find extremely helpful, and it's a quick read as well.

Above link + pick a hand writing style that you want to practice on... and practice (again and again).

 

You can find the information on the basic of using fountain pen fairly easy with Google. However, I learn that the practice is what will take a lot of patience and time.

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In my opinion, the best way to improve handwriting is to practice it by consciously thinking about what you are doing and taking it slow. For example, a while ago, I decided to change the way that i write an uppercase cursive "F" to a different form that wouldn't be as awkward to write when taking notes quickly. For a while, I had to consciously think about how is was writing it, but after a while, it became second-nature. You will eventually develop decent, legible handwriting given enough time and practice.

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The sites above are excellent suggestions. I would also suggest getting yourself a notebook with french ruled paper. Goulet sells Clairefontaine notebooks with the french rule which I would definitely vouch for. The ruling forces you to keep your letter sizes consistent and has really helped me to tame my once egregious handwriting.

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