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The Educator (Volume 45) - IAMPETH

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16<br />

A Course in Ornamental Penmanship<br />

Practice the loop letters in groups. Study the individual parts as well as each entire letter. Be careful to get<br />

good arrangement and freedom.<br />

Study and practice the compound curve until you can make it well. Keep the shade low resting on the base line.<br />

<strong>The</strong> oval should be nearly horizontal. Study the position of the cap, also a compound curve stroke.<br />

<strong>The</strong> G starts with a horizontal oval. <strong>The</strong> loops in G, P, and L should be the same size. Get a sharp retrace be-<br />

fore coming down straight into the shade. Snap the shade off on the base line. Study parallel strokes. <strong>The</strong> final<br />

oval fits into the first oval. Notice crossings and equal spaces.<br />

<strong>The</strong> S has a beautiful compound stroke. Notice crossing in center of letter.

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