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