The Educator (Volume 45) - IAMPETH

This shows the proper way to hold the chaik.
There )s really very little difference between the
holdmg of the chalk and the holding of the
pen except that the chalk points toward the
palm of the hand. Curve the fingers the same
a.s in pen and ink writing.
Business Writing
By E. A. Lupfer
No. 4
This illustration shows how the thumb and
fingers surround the pen. The first finger is on
top of the pen. The second finger is underneath
and the thumb is on the side.
Take an inventory of your writing before going on. Is it satisfactory? If not, wherein can you improve it? Check
size, slant, spacing and quality of line. Do all letters rest on the base line? Is your motion free or are your lines
full of awkward kinks? Critical observation and careful practice is necessary to produce good results.
Sit healthfully and hold the pen lightly. The paper should be tipped to the left with the base lines almost at right
angles to the arm. Is your pen in good condition? Change it when necessary. It is expensive to use a worn out
pen.
Avoid ink blots and finger marks. A clean paper is nicer than a sloppy one. Ijcarn to be neat in writing as well
as in other things. Your success depends upon it.
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This alphabet is used in thousands of schools throughout the U S., and is therefore a standard alphabet. Study it j
carefully and refer to it frequently. Compare your letters with it.
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