I’ve decided to dedicate myself to learn a classic handwriting style. I typically write in sloppy boy print, and I’m tired of how idiotic it makes me look. I know the regular script I learned back in grade school, but rather than perfect that, I’d really like to learn a classic, yet legible, style of script. I’m looking for something distinctive and professional. I like Thomas Jefferson’s near italicized script, but I specifically want something that I don’t need a fountain pen to master. I’ll still be using a regular old Bic or Uniball.
My general question is this:
Would someone point me to an online guide, and/or recommend a classic style of script?
Get a copy of “Please Write: How to Improve Your Handwriting” by Wolf Von Eckardt. It’s available used on Amazon. He presents a very basic italic style that you can write with any pen.
But I’d beg you not to turn your nose up at a chisel tipped nib. It works wonders.
Caveat: It’s a workbook, so I suggest you contact the seller(s) to make certain that the book you get hasn’t got the work sessions already filled in.
I notice not one seller has a New or** Like New** book.
Nevertheless, if you get some graph paper you can still trace the instructional letters and learn how to write beautifully. It’s a wonderful adventure.
Also, if you use the book I recommended, above, you must constantly work hard (as the author’s regularly urges) to write quickly.
After all, you don’t want to write at the pace of a 1st grader, but at the same speed you do now - maybe even faster - and much, much, more beautifully.
I wish you success beyond your wildest dreams, drastic_quench. It ain’t gonna be easy, but if you stick with it, you’ll make it, and will end up feeling very good about yourself.
I always had bad handwriting, and printed in all capitals. When my oldest started kindergarten, I wanted to set a good example (or at least, not a bad one), so I took up the printing style they were teaching, which is D’nealian. I still use it now, and I’m actually pretty proud of how my handwriting looks (although the pre-D’nealian bar was pretty low). The main feature I notice is the little curl at the bottom right of many of the letters.
