MomOfOneFunOne Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) I'm actually ashamed of my atrocious penmanship so one of my New Year's resolutions is to develop a lovelier hand. I'm looking for resources, probably a book but I'm open. I'm not looking for calligraphy, though. I've done a couple of stints here and there in calligraphy classes and it's not my thing. I'd consider copperplate, though, b/c that actually seems sensible . . . something I could use on a daily basis if I could perfect it. I just need some kind of system for learning/practicing/perfecting a lovely hand. Any ideas? If your suggestion is selected, I'll send you a pretty thank you note in my best handwriting! Also, I'd like something for an older student/adult. A first grade penmanship book is probably not what would appeal to me. ; ) Edited December 28, 2009 by MomOfOneFunOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 DS now 15 had good to fair handwriting, learned manuscript beginning in K and transitioned to traditional cursive in 2nd. His writing was nice. Not stellar, but legible. I was satisfied. When he hit 6th grade, he met some guys who had been taught italic handwriting. NOT calligraphy, italic. So he asked if he could get a new penmanship book and give it a whirl. He did so. He now has a wonderful handwriting. It is his own unique combination of italic and traditional script, it is flowing yet masculine, and uber-legible. His outsourced teachers have commented nicely about it. I'd suggest the same for you! I wish I could remember the specific curriculum we chose, but maybe Getty-Dubay? Anyway, go over to the Rainbow Resource or CBD site and look inside the books to chose a starting level. You may even be able to find some lessons online, and just use a notebook to practice. I'd guess that as an adult, the key for you will be LOTS of practice, considering you've had a lot more years to train other habits into your writing. But I bet if you are committed, it's do-able! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Block Letters and Cursive Handwriting for D'Nealian ® worksheets http://www.schoolfonts.com/cursive-font-blockletter/_CursiveHandwriting.html or Italic:-) OF course... if you want really elegant.... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=spencerian+handwriting&aq=4&oq=spenceri&aqi=g5g-s1g3g-s1 Spencerian is what really old people with beautiful handwriting have:-) They use to teach it to little kids... maybe I could learn?? Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 You could check out SmithHand: http://smithhand.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Getty-Dubay has an adult italics book. I might join you on that resolution - it's why I bought the book. Three years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri in MI Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I think Zaner Bloser and Abeka each have high school to adult books. I tried getting you a link, but I'm having horrible luck with online searches today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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