The Educator (Volume 45) - IAMPETH

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A Course in Ornamental Penmanship
The first line shows how to make the loops by raising the pen.
part is the same as in the small letter i.
Raise the pen just as you reach the crossing. The last
Make groups of loops, raising the pen at the crossing. Shade every other loop. The shade, of course, should be
placed below the crossing. Get the turn at the base line and the turn at the top about the same in roundness. Avoid
making a big wide turn at the base line.
The h and k are made the same as the 1 by raising the pen at the crossing or you can come on down to the base line
and stop. Most penmen prefer to go clear to the base line, then make the final section in another stroke. This makes
the letter h divided into two main sections or strokes. The same is true of the k. After practicing the h and k in
groups separately, practice on different words and send your practice work to us for criticism and suggestions.
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Begin the P, B, and R with a horizontal oval. Do not raise the pen at the top angle. You should make the oval and
swing right into the straight stroke snapping the oval right over to the base line. There are a number of ways for
making the top of the P. Watch the parallel effects. Be sure to snap the shade low along the base line.
Get the top and bottom part of the B slanting in the same direction. Draw a line down along the top of the B. The
final oval should extend out to the right beyond the main part of the letter. It should be a horizontal oval.
You should master at least one style, however, you will find several of these styles very easy and useable.
The R is the same as the P with the finishing stroke which is the same as in the K. Where you make a final oval
have it full and graceful. Watch the quality of line. Kinky lines indicate slow movement.
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