Learning Cursive Italic With Fountain Pen

[stalker78]

hello friends! i d like to learning this cursive italic with FOUNTAIN PEN, do you think that is difficult to apply as "every day style" ?

do you think that the table of excercize is complete or i need to other excercize to master this "every day" style?

 

many thanks to all

[JefferyS]

This would probably require a specialized nib, not a typical FP nib. Most italic cursive is less flamboyant than that.

[CatBookMom]

hello friends! i d like to learning this cursive italic with FOUNTAIN PEN, do you think that is difficult to apply as "every day style" ?

do you think that the table of excercize is complete or i need to other excercize to master this "every day" style?

 

many thanks to all

 

I don't think that would be classified as 'cursive italic'; it's much more like Spencerian. It will probably take you quite a while to master it, but oh the fun you'll have!

 

There are a lot of links at this forum thread which will help you with your learning process. The IAMPETH link in particular is one that is frequently mentioned. Good luck!

[stalker78]

for develop a better handwritng on iamphet i have downloaded some book of cursive, there's a basic excercize (oval line ecc...) do you know if there are suitable for a FP ??

 

this is a link but the girl is too fast!!!

[caliken]

This is Italiana Corsiva not Italic cursive.

 

This is probably an Italian version of English Roundhand with every letter shaded on the downstrokes.

 

Ken

[caliken]

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Edited April 27, 2011 by caliken

[TemurAmir]

This is Italiana Corsiva not Italic cursive.

 

This is probably an Italian version of English Roundhand with every letter shaded on the downstrokes.

 

Ken

 

+1

If you're looking for a script like the one you posted for everyday use, you might want to look into Business Script. However, none of these are cursive italic scripts.

[stalker78]

the business script is suitable for fountain pen??

 

thanks

Edited April 28, 2011 by stalker78

[caliken]

the business script is suitable for fountain pen??

 

thanks

Business Writing is a monoline script and is perfect for everyday handwriting with an ordinary fountain pen.

 

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/caliken_2007/BusinessWriting2.jpg

 

For exemplars and instructions go here and scroll down to "Cursive Handwriting".

 

Ken

Edited April 28, 2011 by caliken

[tigger23505]

hello friends! i d like to learning this cursive italic with FOUNTAIN PEN, do you think that is difficult to apply as "every day style" ?

do you think that the table of excercize is complete or i need to other excercize to master this "every day" style?

 

many thanks to all

 

 

As one who is in the middle of developing an Italic hand. I heartily recommend http://66.147.242.19...nan/8/2/205.htm the presentation runs about 40 minutes, and the included exercise sheets help to develop the style rapidly. I am currently using a program called workrave to manage my computer usage, I do an exercise sheet as part of my 45 minute work break. (Workrave issues breaks at programmable intervals I use 5 and 45 minutes. The 45 minute break is for 10 minutes) With only a week or so of irregular practice, I find my note taking hand has changed from a Palmer based hand to the newer Italic. I'll post samples sometime after the 9th of May when I have access to a scanner again.

 

I am currently using two pens for this project a TWSBI Diamond 530 fine nib and a Pelikan Script 1.5 mm nib. The Pelikan shows the full effect of the italic hand, but even with the TWSBI it looks good, also the TWSBI will allow a much more compact hand once I have it integrated into my muscle memory.

 

If you are in search of an Italic nib for your fountain pen, there are a number of custom Nib grinders who will customize a nib for you. But I would take the time to develop the mechanics before looking at specialty pens or nibs.