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Warner, A.J
We are publishing herewith a portrait of and signature by Mr. A.J. Warner, of Elmira, NY,
at the age of 85 years, who is probably the oldest penman now living capable of executing
work of, this quality, and probably the last graduate of. P. R. Spencer, Sr.
Watkins, F. Leland F. Leland Watkins
followed his father's footsteps as president of Dakota Business College, Fargo, N.D. and has
long been a great promoter of good penmanship.
Wesco, John A. (1855-1938) On April 20, 1938,
John Austin Wesco, originator of the Wesco System of Penmanship and writing instructor in
the Portland, Oregon, Public Schools, died. His pen is silent forever, but his skillful work
will remain with us as an inspiration.
Wesco, J.A. On Holding the Pen The holder
is placed against the side of the nail of the second finger and crosses the hand below the
knuckle joint of the first finger. This is very important as in resting there it helps to
hold the wrist up.
Wetmore, Ivan A. (1892-1979) Mr. Wetmore
was one of the few recognized calligraphers in the country, a master penman and engrosser.
Where Ink Materials Come From
Few persons think as they dip their pens into the ink that they are using materials that come
from every corner of the globe. Yet ink is made of some of the queerest of things that come
from far-away places.
Williams, John D. (1829-1871) This
superior teacher was widely known; probably a very considerable number who read this knew
him personally, He was at one time "general superintendent of Ornamental Penmanship for the
Bryant & Stratton chain of colleges," and was undoubtedly one of the finest penmen the world
ever produced.
Williams and Packard, Preface to "Gems
of Penmanship", 1867 Writing, as an art, and more especially as a department of
education, is rapidly attaining an important position in this country. The advantages possessed
by those who write, we in securing good positions and rapid advancement are so palpable that
very few of our young men undervalue this acquirement.
Williamson, Walter S. Jr. Walter Williamson
was a rare breed of lettering artists capable of producing artwork in all facets of the lettering
arts. When he joined IAMPETH in 1970, he was considered the youngest Master Penman in the
world according to the members.
Willis, John (1698-1760) John Willis was
a native of Child Okeford and kept school at East Orchard, near Shaftesbury, for thirty years.
Massey tells us that he "was a fine penman, but never published anything from the rolling-press
... except a few single copies, for the use of his own school, engraved by Mr. George Bickham
and Mr. Thorowgood
Women in Calligraphy, by C.J. Hollandsworth
There is a tendency to look down on calligraphy as something only women are interested in,
because it is viewed in the art community as little more than glorified handwriting.
Writing Papers In writing papers we are
able to give the greatest possible value for the money. In fact, we know of no other firm
in the United States that sells equal grades of papers at figures as low as we quote.
Zaner, C.P. "Simplified Penmanship"
A paper read before the Western Penman's Association, held in Chicago, December, 1885, by
C. P. Zaner.
Zaner, C.P. "The New Zanerian
Alphabets" Roundhand is the highest art in the matter of script forms. It is essentially
decorative in character and partakes largely of fine arts.
Zaner - The Private Library of C.P.
Zaner
Zaner - Tributes to Charles Paxton Zaner, taken
from The Business Educator, February 1919
Zaner-Bloser Penholder, The history
and development of the Zaner-Bloser penholder began in 1891 when C.P. Zaner and E.W. Bloser
joined forces and began their careers as professional penmen, authors, and educators.
The Zanerian Taken from a brochure for the Zanerian College’s Summer School program
and 25th Anniversary and Convention dated 1912
The Zanerian College One hundred years
ago one of the most famous colleges of penmanship and engrossing was established in Columbus,
Ohio.
Zanerian Fine Writer Ad
Taken from an early Zaner-Bloser Penmanship Supplies catalog
Zanerian Ink
Zanerian Manual Reprint - Introduction
The Zanerian-Manual has been the definitive instructional guide in the training of engrossers
and calligraphers for over 75 years.
Zanerian Memories from J.T.
Stockton Taken from The Educator, Volume 58, 1955
Zanerian Oblique Penholders
Taken from a Zaner-Bloser ad for oblique penholders in The Business Educator, December 1928
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