Finger Writing And Arm Movement?

[msarsadias]

I'm new to FPN and was wondering how do you differentiate finger writing and arm writing (writing with arm movement)? I'm working on improving my cursive handwriting and I wanna learn if I'm doing the arm movement properly.

Edited July 22, 2016 by msarsadias

[akustyk]

I'm new to FPN and was wondering how do you differentiate finger writing and arm writing (writing with arm movement)? I'm working on improving my cursive handwriting and I wanna learn if I'm doing the arm movement properly.

 

Welcome to FPN! You will hear a lot of different opinions on the topic simply because there is no "proper" way of writing, and people do what feels comfortable and effective. Choose a method that works best for you. How will you know? By trial and error. Don't get caught up in an idea that somebody told you was the silver bullet. Over time, a method will evolve, and you will make it your own. Hope this helps.

[FOUR X FOUR]

That was a great answer. No sense in trying to top it. I'll just reinforce it by saying, practice, practice, practise.

[ac12]

To do arm writing, is your arm moving?

LOOK at your arm as you write.

The easiest way is to write LARGE, like 6 inches large. To write this large, you have to write with your arm. So now you know what arm writing is and looks like.

 

Finger writing is the other extreme. Your arm does not move, just your fingers.

Problem; with finger writing, you may have to hold your pen TIGHT. This tight grip could lead to hand cramps.

Edited July 23, 2016 by ac12

[cellmatrix]

 

https://ia802205.us.archive.org/23/items/MillsModernBusinessPenmanship/Mills%20Modern%20Business%20Penmanship.pdf

[msarsadias]

Akustyk, thanks. I read a lot in the forums and will try to see which will be better for me. I think I have a combination of both or so i think. Hahahaha.

 

Four x four, I practice everyday. At least 30 minutes a day.

[msarsadias]

Ac12, I tried what you said of writing large letters. I see the difference between the two now. Thanks bud!

 

Cellmatrix, I read that before posting this topic. That part of the book got me confused so I thought the way I write is not the "normal" way of writing. Hahahaha

[cellmatrix]

Cellmatrix, I read that before posting this topic. That part of the book got me confused so I thought the way I write is not the "normal" way of writing. Hahahaha

 

There is no one 'normal' way to write, but this particular hand position and movement takes your cursive writing to another level. Good luck on your writing journey!

[cellmatrix]

good advice from akustyk!

[LorDAsBaat]

When I had cursive handwriting, I adopted the "shoulder or the arm movement style" or whatever u can call it. As the posters above me mentioned, there is no "proper" way of writing. The shoulder movement will give u speed and stamina, but in my case, didn't give me neatness. As I have shifted towards italic nib with Chancery italic hand. I write through finger writing. That gives more cleanness and a crispy look

[Skyclad]

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https://ia802205.us.archive.org/23/items/MillsModernBusinessPenmanship/Mills%20Modern%20Business%20Penmanship.pdf

 

This looks like a great book! Thanks for the link

[ac12]

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When I had cursive handwriting, I adopted the "shoulder or the arm movement style" or whatever u can call it. As the posters above me mentioned, there is no "proper" way of writing. The shoulder movement will give u speed and stamina, but in my case, didn't give me neatness. As I have shifted towards italic nib with Chancery italic hand. I write through finger writing. That gives more cleanness and a crispy look

 

I write with a blend of finger, hand and arm movements.

The smaller finger muscles are better for fine motor movements than the large arm muscles.

As you said, I use as much arm as I can, because it is less tiring to use the larger arm muscles, than the smaller finger muscles.