Back Slanted Handwriting

[jwar2003]

Ok so I have been the proud owner of a brand new shiny Parker Duofold International for little over a week now. I have had as much joy as possible for a novice, both looking at and writing with it.

 

The main point to this post is that I have totally changed my style of handwriting in the above period of time, from a definate forward slant to the complete opposite slant.

 

This has been a most enjoyable experience (Apart from finding out that if you back slant you are more likely to be on the news for axe murder or something equally as chilling)

 

I have had some really nice comments and guidance along the way from FPN members (Thank you).

 

I think I am at a stage to which I am quite liking the forms of my handwriting, but the general guidance is for upright or forward sloping handwriting.

 

I do not want to go to far off what I have now but maybe a few pointers in the write direction (See what I did there )would aid in my quest to take over the wrold, errr I mean quest to improve my handwriting to the level where I stand back and think to myself "wow thats really nice"!! (The wife must have written it) lol

 

Some of you may have seen my progression other will not (Please be kind but honest, its only been a week on the road of the back slant)

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jwar2003/

Edited February 8, 2012 by jwar2003

[Horseknitter]

Your new handwriting is quite legible, nicely proportioned, and attractively formed IMHO.

 

If you are happy and the rest of the world can read it when necessary go for it!!

 

Did you ever think about using a wider nib? Of course, it is not necessary. But with writing like yours you could use a wider nib and get shading inks that would further enhance your penmanship. Just a suggestion.

 

Nice work!

[Randal6393]

Jay,

 

Great job! Historically, German handwriting of the 16th century was written with a backward slant, a forward slant, or straight up -- but only one slant at a time. And a broader nib, especially an Italic, would add shading and character to the writing. However, your current hand is readable, neat, and legible. Kinda cool, isn't it?

 

Enjoy,

[jwar2003]

Jay,

 

Great job! Historically, German handwriting of the 16th century was written with a backward slant, a forward slant, or straight up -- but only one slant at a time. And a broader nib, especially an Italic, would add shading and character to the writing. However, your current hand is readable, neat, and legible. Kinda cool, isn't it?

 

Enjoy,

 

Cheers Coffee

 

I am also now trying out upright styles, then who knows I may even venture to the more acceptable forward slant lol.......

 

Same link as above, but with the upright version 1 I guess many more will follow lol

[Bingy]

Nice work Jay, im impressed! As a backward sloping writer myself I know how hard it is to change and keep it consistent and neat. You have given me some hope that it is possible to change the habits of a lifetime. My quest for better handwriting has stalled this week in terms of practice, but I now have some handwriting sheets with 3mm spaced lines to help me keep my letters the same size and 30 degree andgle so I can see when I am starting to slope backwards again. I will keep you posted when I get time to do some practicing. I hope I can make such a difference in a week like you did!

[jwar2003]

Nice work Jay, im impressed! As a backward sloping writer myself I know how hard it is to change and keep it consistent and neat. You have given me some hope that it is possible to change the habits of a lifetime. My quest for better handwriting has stalled this week in terms of practice, but I now have some handwriting sheets with 3mm spaced lines to help me keep my letters the same size and 30 degree andgle so I can see when I am starting to slope backwards again. I will keep you posted when I get time to do some practicing. I hope I can make such a difference in a week like you did!

Hi bingy

 

Do you have some samples of the before, then you can compare your progress etc, also I'm very interested to see it.

[Bingy]

You can see my writing in the post "newbie needs advice". I think its time I went to practice.....

[jwar2003]

Nice work Jay, im impressed! As a backward sloping writer myself I know how hard it is to change and keep it consistent and neat. You have given me some hope that it is possible to change the habits of a lifetime. My quest for better handwriting has stalled this week in terms of practice, but I now have some handwriting sheets with 3mm spaced lines to help me keep my letters the same size and 30 degree andgle so I can see when I am starting to slope backwards again. I will keep you posted when I get time to do some practicing. I hope I can make such a difference in a week like you did!

 

I used normal a4 lined pad and missed lines out until I got the style, flare I wanted, I thing if the words all slope in the same direction you are half way there as it looks near, then I decided I wanted a couple of fancy Pletters so my writing stands out (apart from wiring in purple)

 

No I am working on keeping my letter forms a similar size, apart from the fancy pants ones

[Columba Livia]

Here is an example of black-slanted writing (done with the left hand by an American civil war amputee):

 

http://i.imgur.com/Rg8IO.jpg

 

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/lifeandlimb/emptysleeve.html

 

Elegant and easy to read.

 

Here are some engraved examples from the New Spencerian Compendium:

 

http://i.imgur.com/Tc9sg.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/zX2lC.jpg

 

http://www.iampeth.com/books/spencerian_compendium/compendium_index.php

[jwar2003]

Here is an example of black-slanted writing (done with the left hand by an American civil war amputee):

 

http://i.imgur.com/Rg8IO.jpg

 

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/lifeandlimb/emptysleeve.html

 

Elegant and easy to read.

 

Here are some engraved examples from the New Spencerian Compendium:

 

http://i.imgur.com/Tc9sg.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/zX2lC.jpg

 

http://www.iampeth.com/books/spencerian_compendium/compendium_index.php

Sweet, I'm going to have to give that a go, thank you for the samples

[USMCMom]

When I was in grade school, some 3,000 years ago ... I wrote back hand sometimes, other times a forward slant. I enjoyed writing back hand. Needless to say, the nuns weren't amused.

[nicholasyeo]

Very interesting indeed! I have only thus far seen a extreme forward slant...

The person was indeed an overachiever... But yeah, very unique! And the

point about the murderer is indeed hilarious... HAHA! :roflmho:

[Bingy]

Here is an example of black-slanted writing (done with the left hand by an American civil war amputee):

 

http://i.imgur.com/Rg8IO.jpg

 

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/lifeandlimb/emptysleeve.html

 

Elegant and easy to read.

 

Here are some engraved examples from the New Spencerian Compendium:

 

http://i.imgur.com/Tc9sg.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/zX2lC.jpg

 

http://www.iampeth.com/books/spencerian_compendium/compendium_index.php

 

Wow, that is amazing! I am giving up my attemps to convert to forward slant right now. I have never seen back slant copperplate and assumed (wrongly) it would look wierd but it doesnt. Black slant all the way now.... Thanks for posting that picture. Does anyone else have sample of backslanting script?

[jwar2003]

Here is an example of black-slanted writing (done with the left hand by an American civil war amputee):

 

http://i.imgur.com/Rg8IO.jpg

 

http://www.nlm.nih.g...mptysleeve.html

 

Elegant and easy to read.

 

Here are some engraved examples from the New Spencerian Compendium:

 

http://i.imgur.com/Tc9sg.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/zX2lC.jpg

 

http://www.iampeth.c...ndium_index.php

 

Wow, that is amazing! I am giving up my attemps to convert to forward slant right now. I have never seen back slant copperplate and assumed (wrongly) it would look wierd but it doesnt. Black slant all the way now.... Thanks for posting that picture. Does anyone else have sample of backslanting script?

 

Long live the back slant! maybe we can start a revolution!

 

 

 

 

 

[Gcouch]

Pretty cool. I'm trying to to add backward slant handwriting to my skillset.

[hoosier122]

Coincidentally I tried a different writing style this week too. I tried to write cursive again.

 

My Writing History

 

Age 3 to 7 - Printing

Age 7 to 12 - Cursive (It was required and printing war verboten.)

Age 12 to 25 - Printing - I did sign my name in cursive, but really that was just a signature.

Age 25 to ?? - I tried taking notes with cursive during one class.

 

I lasted one page of notes before submitting to printing. My cursive was just too slow and illegible. I had to look up how to form some cursive letter such as: 'z' 'G' 'I' 'P' 'F' 'T'

 

My speed actually picked up slightly after five minutes, but I'll have to try it again. My writing had no style and looked like a child's.

[caliken]

Does anyone else have sample of backslanting script?

Written with a Gillott 303 nib. Actual size.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/caliken_2007/SlopedBackhand549.jpg