penmanship links
Last updated August, 2019

Many people who acquire nice pens soon become dissatisfied with their own handwriting. Here is a list of resources related to western penmanship, in alphabetical order.


The Art of Penmanship

Instructions on penmanship from FreeFactFinder.com

A Guide to Calligraphy for Weddings, Invitations, and More

Includes many great calligraphy links

Hand Lettering At Home

Great article with lots of useful links

IAMPETH

The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting

John Neal Books

Calligraphy and penmanship supplies, books, and videos

Scribblers

Calligraphy supplies, calligraphy materials and the unique X-Height Calculator

Spencerian Script Penmanship and American Cursive Handwriting

The Web site of Master Calligrapher Michael Sull. Books, videos, supplies, and materials related to Michael Sull's handwriting system, "American Cursive Handwriting"

Tips for improving your handwriting

Article by Dyas A. Lawson with lnks to other related articles

The Washington Calligraphers Guild

A nonprofit organization of approximately 500 lettering artists who appreciate the lettering and book arts

The Write Fonts

An article and list of cursive handwriting fonts for teachers and students

Writing Can Help

Marie Picard's books for teaching penmanship to children

The Zanerian.com

Promoting the Art of Ornamental Penmanship. Spencerian and Copperplate styles. Includes many writing samples, and free online lessons

Ziller of Kansas City

Books and materials related penmanship taught through the Tamblyn School of Penmanship since the late 19th century



Publications:

Simply Lettering

A magazine for everyone interested in modern calligraphy



Books I own and can personally recommend:

Write Now: The Complete Program For Better Handwriting

Teach Yourself Better Handwriting, New Edition

The Art of the Handwritten Note: A Guide to Reclaiming Civilized Communication

Spencerian Penmanship (Theory Book plus five copybooks)

George Bickham's Penmanship Made Easy (Young Clerks Assistant)

The Complete Calligraphy Set

BFH, A Manual For Fluent Handwriting

An Elegant Hand: The Golden Age of American Penmanship and Calligraphy

Handwriting in America: A Cultural History

Learning to write Spencerian script

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