The Educator (Volume 45) - IAMPETH

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Beginners frequently have trouble in getting the ink to flow from a broad pen. These copies are made with the idea !
of assisting pupils in familiarizing themselves with the use of a broad pen. Dip ink carefully, getting a little ink A
on the pen. Place the pen flat on the paper and proceed to make the stroke without much pressure on the pen. i
If the ink does not flow there is something wrong with the pen or the way you hold the pen. Many people have diffi- ]
culty in placing the pen flat on the paper.
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Endeavor to get the ends cut off straight and smooth.
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In these copies we have endeavored to show how to retouch rather than to present fine finished strokes. In the best ]
of examples of engrossing much I'etouching is done.
The difference between mediocre work and high class work is the ability to retouch. In Old English Lettering the j
end strokes are all i-etouched carefully with a fine pointed pen and the straight edges are all carefully ruled up with j
a stiff' pointed pen and ruler. !
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In preparing work for retouching it is absolutely necessary to maintain good spacing and vertical strokes. You
can't do a great deal of correcting poor spacing and off-slant letters by retouching.
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