Just Getting Started, Eager For Feedback

[aggieben]

I've been wanting to learn Specerian script for some time now, but have failed to make it very far in part because I don't have an outlet for local instruction or feedback and I've been afraid to commit only to find out much much later that I've been doing it wrong. I'm motivated to get over that hump, and I'm now trying to figure out how to get that feedback online. Is this forum an appropriate place to ask for such a thing?

If so, here's a short video and snapshot of some practice I did tonight trying to learn second principal. I'm using the Sull workbook & materials as well as the Mott workbook set.

 

I would be very grateful to receive feedback on this - or alternatively, if this isn't the right place to ask, it would be most helpful if I could be redirected to a more appropriate forum.

 

 

[Mikale]

Ordered the same handbook & practice book today. Is it better to use a dip pen than a fountain pen?

[aggieben]

I bought a couple dip pens and some nibs, but I'm also practicing with a pencil. I'm thinking a fountain pen probably wouldn't help me much at this point.

[cellmatrix]

Sorry to arrive late but from your video it looks like you could work on your writing position a bit more. As you get down lower on the page your forearm loses contact with the table and most of your weight is supported by the side of the hand. I recommend keeping the meaty part of your upper forearm on the desk at all times as a support and repositioning the paper as you write not repositioning your arm. Also I know its hard at first but try to get to the point that you are not relying so much on the side of your hand for support but instead try to work towards only having your fourth and fifth fingers lightly gliding along as you write. All of these things will help you write more with your shoulder and a bit less with your wrist and fingers. Hope this is helpful and good luck!