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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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