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:yikes: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: Many thanks for this most fantastic resource Ken :notworthy1:

 

Most grateful.

 

Pavoni.

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Awesome stuff - thank you!

 

A question. You do not seem to have an issue with bumpy paper. I encounter bumps and lumps and grooves on my paper, no matter which paper I use. Do you smooth your paper in any way before writing on it?

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Another question.

 

Have you considered putting these sort of clips on to a single cd/usb and selling them? They would make a wonderful resource and I would definitely want one! :thumbup: Just to watch them is inspiring and motivational and relaxing and contenting and refreshing.

 

(would also stop pirating them off of youtube, not that I would do such a thing you understand :happy: )

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Stompie :

 

I use Mondi IQ smooth 100gsm paper for almost everything. It is intended for laserjet/inkjet printers and is perfect for the most delicate of upstroke hairlines., and it's inexpensive. It sound as though you may be using a textured paper, such as that made for watercolour(?)

 

I'm sure that there must be other papers out there which are just as good. I don't experiment much - if I find something I like - I stick with it!

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Have you considered putting these sort of clips on to a single cd/usb and selling them? They would make a wonderful resource and I would definitely want one! :thumbup: Just to watch them is inspiring and motivational and relaxing and contenting and refreshing.

 

The DVD video shown in my signature, is a commercial venture, comprising full alphabets (upper & lower) and short text examples of six basic styles of writing - Formal Italic, Copperplate, Gothic, Uncial, Cursive Italic & Foundational.

 

On the other hand, the videos posted here, are just for fun, and if others find them interesting, that's good enough for me. :)

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Stompie :

 

I use Mondi IQ smooth 100gsm paper for almost everything. It is intended for laserjet/inkjet printers and is perfect for the most delicate of upstroke hairlines., and it's inexpensive. It sound as though you may be using a textured paper, such as that made for watercolour(?)

 

I'm sure that there must be other papers out there which are just as good. I don't experiment much - if I find something I like - I stick with it!

 

 

Because of you, I bought a ream of that paper. However, I still find little channels and bumps and that is why I raised the question. This is mostly evident when I am using a fine nib such as a crow quill or 303.

 

Regarding the dvd thing, I enjoy watching the actual flow of when you are writing something, more so than an instructional dvd.

At night I like to just relax and watch handwriting clips just to soothe my brain from the days activities.

So, l think I will send you a PM on this topic ;)

 

 

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#2 the Manuscript italic - are you applying pressure on your downstrokes?

No undue pressure on downstrokes. The shape of the nib does the job on its own.

 

As a side issue, I was interested to see that you're using the post number (#2) for identification. It's not used much, and yet it's such a useful way of locating items - especially as threads grow in size.

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Excellent videos. Thanks for posting.

 

Question: What nib/ink combination are you using in the Ackerman Pump Pen?

 

Best regards,

Tim

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