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Newcomer here. My name's Sebastian. Fountain pen user for a bit more than a year. I began to write with a fountain pen mostly because I want to do arm writing. The classic type with a pronated elbow and a tripod that the forefinger lies on top. I have small glove size as well. I found that this loose grip calls for a special pen, and a good pen can make a real difference. At least not those with a standard tripod grip. TWSBI ECO pokes my forefinger after a long writing session, and I doubt Lamy Safari would fit. Currently I stick to my TWSBI Vac Mini, unposted. So do you have a favourite pen for arm writing?
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For several months I have been attempting to learn cursive italic - or maybe what Tom Gourdie would have called simple modern hand - well enough to use as an everyday script. I am becoming increasingly frustrated because I can't seem to master the basic hand and arm motion, or even figure out what those are. Skating along on the tips of the fingers for business hand is so relaxing and sustainable, but I can't find an analogous movement for italic - or at least not one that doesn't generate a very narrow and spiky hand. Lloyd Reynolds in his videos is scornful of the business hand technique, but as far as I've watched the series, the camera never seems to pull out enough for me to see how his own hand and arm move. Is there a video or description anywhere that would let me see or understand how to write a fluid, everyday italic at speed without planting my hand and/or tiring quickly? Jenny
