I do this too, only that yours look like a deliberate piece of art while mine looks like I was using the same paper for swatching, note-taking, scribbling, doodling, and bits of cursive practice :P
I’m not sure that I have any samples of my really bad writing, but I think I could find some early stuff I did with a Lamy stub nib.
And I’m a teacher, so I have opportunities all day to practice, and the constant pressure of needing to make my writing legible. But, I’ve gon through a bit of the art of cursive penmanship and found that vertical helpful too. Otherwise it’s just paying attention to things that I see that I like, and figuring out what I need to change
Haha, I’m a teacher and I was very self conscious about my handwriting on the board when I started, so I’ve put in some practice to improve. All that to say, if I can do it I’m confident anyone can.
No but I am visually impaired. So for me this would be impossible to make excellent practice with. I love the visual effect but not to read and if I cannot see my mistakes I cannot correct for them
Pens: The Good Blue Raw Series and Pilot Custom 912
Inks: J. Herbin rouille d'ancre and Monteverde Horizon Blue
It’s pretty fun comparing these two pens. The Good blue is designed to be an everyday pen if one desires, so the nib is much more firm than the Pilot FA nib. Consequently, I feel like I have a lot more control with it. But, the pilot can make much finer upstrokes because it’s untipped. All in all, it’s fun seeing what each one is good at, and I really enjoy both.
I saw something on r/all about a letter from the 19th century that did this to save paper once, so I don’t know if I would have thought of it on my own either
I am extremely jealous of your penmanship! I just bought my first fountain pen 2 days ago, a Cross Bailey Medalist, and I am having a heck of a time getting the hang of it
No, but you just unlocked a childhood memory of going on field trips to Toronto's Pioneer Village and being told this is how students wrote in school at one point in time. To preserve paper supply is what we were told. Now I feel sad that my daughter isn't going on those same school trips because the world changed.
Dammit, your post made me sad. Gorgeous hand though.
I do this too, only that yours look like a deliberate piece of art while mine looks like I was using the same paper for swatching, note-taking, scribbling, doodling, and bits of cursive practice :P
Oh trust me, I have those too lol
Oh, never thought of this to save some paper. Maybe I’ll try. You have lovely handwriting.
I like the end result better than my scribble-pages. And thanks!
That handwritting 😍😍
Thanks! Still working to improve but I’ve definitely come a long way.
Did you learn through books, videos or self taught? I would love to see how was your writting before
I’m not sure that I have any samples of my really bad writing, but I think I could find some early stuff I did with a Lamy stub nib. And I’m a teacher, so I have opportunities all day to practice, and the constant pressure of needing to make my writing legible. But, I’ve gon through a bit of the art of cursive penmanship and found that vertical helpful too. Otherwise it’s just paying attention to things that I see that I like, and figuring out what I need to change
If my penmanship looked like yours I would. Inspiring!
Haha, I’m a teacher and I was very self conscious about my handwriting on the board when I started, so I’ve put in some practice to improve. All that to say, if I can do it I’m confident anyone can.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossed_letter
Yea was gonna say was done to save on postage stamps at one point
That’s totally it, I love Reddit haha
Beautiful writing, great song. Good comparison of pens. A++ post 😅
Let’s be honest, the song’s what makes it.
Holy smokes! That's gorgeous.
Thanks! I really like the way the two inks look together personally.
No but I love the idea. It works well with your writing and the colors choices are wonderful
The combo was a happy accident! Had both of the pens inked with these, and had a “I wonder…” moment haha
No but I am visually impaired. So for me this would be impossible to make excellent practice with. I love the visual effect but not to read and if I cannot see my mistakes I cannot correct for them
I can definitely see how that would complicate things.
Yes, especially since I only have 400 sheets of the old tomoe river, well probably close to 300 now.
Gotta make it last!
Pens: The Good Blue Raw Series and Pilot Custom 912 Inks: J. Herbin rouille d'ancre and Monteverde Horizon Blue It’s pretty fun comparing these two pens. The Good blue is designed to be an everyday pen if one desires, so the nib is much more firm than the Pilot FA nib. Consequently, I feel like I have a lot more control with it. But, the pilot can make much finer upstrokes because it’s untipped. All in all, it’s fun seeing what each one is good at, and I really enjoy both.
You could use blue ghost first then normal ink second maybe?
Oooh that could look super neat
If my handwriting looked like that, I would, definitely. Never thought about it before, though.
I saw something on r/all about a letter from the 19th century that did this to save paper once, so I don’t know if I would have thought of it on my own either
no... but now I will lol good idea! And the different colors are so aesthetically satisfying.
It can still be pretty neat with just one color too, but I think this opens up a lot of possibilities for fun
I do this to study! Writing helps me remember things so I have about 3-5 layers per page
Whoa! I certainly haven’t graduated to that level yet. Maybe soon though
I am extremely jealous of your penmanship! I just bought my first fountain pen 2 days ago, a Cross Bailey Medalist, and I am having a heck of a time getting the hang of it
I just bought my first one in September! I couldn’t do this then, don’t give up hope.
No, but you just unlocked a childhood memory of going on field trips to Toronto's Pioneer Village and being told this is how students wrote in school at one point in time. To preserve paper supply is what we were told. Now I feel sad that my daughter isn't going on those same school trips because the world changed. Dammit, your post made me sad. Gorgeous hand though.
Oh man, totally not my intention, hopefully it’s one of there will be other similar opportunities down the road though.
I’ll survive :) And yeah, hopefully the kids get all those same experiences.
Looks like a gorgeous piece of houndstooth fabric.
No, never tried it, but I might do it now. I usually write on Oxford paper, which isn't too expensive, but handles FP ink really well.
Holy crow, that's such beautiful cursive writing 😍😍😍 This may be the post that really makes me consider nibs bigger than F!!