The Educator (Volume 45) - IAMPETH

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A Course in Ornamental Penmanship]
Follow This Course and Improve Your Skill in Business Penmanship ii
No. 5
The first strokes of W, X and Z are the same. Get a full graceful beginning loop. The shade should be low andu
snappy. The i-ight side of the shade bulges slightly. The shade is made with a quick movement—a snap likeil
cracking a whip.
Master the different styles. You will find a place to use every one. Watch the horizontal ovals. Get all ovals i
full and free from flat places. :.
Get the spaces in W even and finish with a graceful curve.
Join the X in the center.
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The Z has a small loop on the base line and a full sized loop below the base line. The lower loop should be theis
same size as the loop in J and Y.
Do not press on the pen on down strokes where the lines should be hair lines. Cultivate a light touch.
The beginning strokes of Q, N and M are similar. The shade is higher in Q than in N and M.
You may raise the pen at the base line of Q. Some make it with one stroke. Study balance and symmetry.
The finishes of N and M are the same except that the M has an extra section. ,,
If your lines are shaky, review the oval exercises. It is only through repetition that a fine handwriting is acquired. ,j
Be sure you know the form before you start to practice. Time spent in form study is time well spent. /
Keep your pen in good shape. Change whenever it mak es a heavy line or scratches. ;!