Lessons in Calligraphy and Penmanship
Getting Started with the Oblique Pointed Pen
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Before and After - Progress in Script,
Henry P. Behrensmeyer
Before and After - Progress in Script,
Earl A. Lupfer
Before and After - Progress in Script,
Dr. Joe Vitolo
Getting Started with the
Oblique Pointed Pen
Comparison of the
different styles of Pointed Pen Scripts, Dr. Joe Vitolo
Styles
of Script, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
Demystifying the Oblique Penholder, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
The
Point and when to change it, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
Adjusting
Your Premium Oblique Penholder, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
Getting Started in Script, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
Setting and Stabilizing the Removable Flange, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
Demystifying the Copperplate/Spencerian Script Enigma, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
Build Yourself an Oblique Pencil, Bob Hurford*
Adjusting the Angle of Your Paper, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
How to Properly Hold the Oblique Pen, by Don and Ron Tate
A Question of Practice, essay by Dr. Joseph M. Vitolo on the fundamentals of practicing
script
Video
Adjusting your Pen and Paper, Dr. Joe Vitolo
Video
Before We Get Started, Dr. Joe Vitolo
Video
Adjusting the flange on your Oblique Penholder, Dr. Joe Vitolo
Video Preparing
the flange on your Penholder, Dr. Joe Vitolo
Before and After - Progress in
Script, Henry P. Behrensmeyer
Before and After - Progress in Script,
Earl A. Lupfer
Before and After - Progress in Script,
Dr. Joe Vitolo
Tips on Nibs
A Look at Fine & Flexible Nibs, Bob Hurford*
A Look at Fine & Not-So-Flexible Nibs, Bob Hurford*
Choosing
the Right Nib, Bob Hurford*
Crow
Quill Pens, Bob Hurford*
Nibs
for Monoline Writing, Bob Hurford*
When A Good Nib is Too Big for the Penholder, Bob Hurford*
Leornardt's Principal is the New Principality, Bob Hurford*
About Inks
Regarding
Iron Gall Ink, Brian G. Walker
Hints & Tips on Ziller Inks,
Richard and Vivian Mungall
Freshening Up Iron Gall Type Inks, Dr. Joe Vitolo*
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Study as much as you practice.
Know what you want to execute.
Use only the best materials.
Keep your pens very clean.
Watch your slant carefully.
Master one style at a time.
Sit up, don't slouch, and breathe regularly.
- Louis Madarasz (view
image)
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