The Educator (Volume 45) - IAMPETH

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A Course in Ornamental Penmanship
Follow This Course and Improve Your Skill in Business Penmanship
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Get a graceful horizontal beginning Oval. The shade should be low as in the other capital letters like B, M and N.
[n making the capital, center the oval around the stem. Stud" the compound stroke.
The H begins like T and F. Keep the beginning oval and the shade close together.
Th^ second part of H should receive your careful attention. See how well you can tie the two parts together.
Study parallel lines and get all crossings at right angles wherever possible. \
The K begins like H. The second part begins with a leftward curve. The second part is divided into two equal j
parts. The loop joins the two parts in the center. Study the final oval. Get first and last oval to balance in size j
and direction.
This plate shows how to make the t, d, and p. Get .snappy shades. Retouch the ends when needed. You may I
raise the pen in making these letters.
Ornamental writing should be neat. Without that quality it loses its artistic qualities and becomes unsightly."!
Watch your quality of line, your slant, size and arrangement. Be careful with crossings. Your work will look 1
neat or careless depending upon the care you use with details.
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