Learning Spencerian...

[MrMGWard]

Took a break from the drills the past couple days to play. Trying to work on my spacing/composition when doing quotes and such.

 

Here's a shot of some of my doodles.

 

 

If anyone is on Instagram, I have started posting random sayings and quotes. Feel free to check them out @ instagram.com/mrmgward

Edited January 23, 2013 by Swavey

[GnosticMoron]

I'm adding myself to the unofficial roll, having just received the $15 Mott Media set from Amazon today.

 

My penmanship isn't bad or anything. I just thought it would be a neat thing to do.

[wallylynn]

lucky you. i waited and waited, and the price never went down.

[MusinkMan]

Took a break from the drills the past couple days to play. Trying to work on my spacing/composition when doing quotes and such.

 

Here's a shot of some of my doodles.

 

 

If anyone is on Instagram, I have started posting random sayings and quotes. Feel free to check them out @ instagram.com/mrmgward

 

Wow man! That's kinda...AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! In fact it's VERY AWESOME!

[schin]

Here is a letter I wrote in my Spencerian. It is terrifying how the fine lines allow NO room for error or shakiness or uncertainty. I am still getting used to a Nikko G which I find quite difficult to use.

 

[medicalcpa]

That is crazy beautiful. I wonder what you would produce if you were using a nib you found easy to use. I would totally upvote it if you posted it on the Calligraphy subreddit.

 

 

Edited to ask: How long have you been practising Spencerian?

Edited January 28, 2013 by medicalcpa

[schin]

Thank you medicalcpa. I have still a lot to learn, especially in creating gracefulness and not shade so haphazardly. Unfortunately I am taking a copperplate class at the same time so I get confused! It is a mistake to try to learn two scripts at the same time.

 

I don't think it would be appropriate to post this in the /r/calligraphy. For one, I consider Spencerian to be more penmanship than calligraphy.

 

I have practiced since about October last year.

[medicalcpa]

 

I have practiced since about October last year.

 

Wow, there's hope for me!

Edited January 29, 2013 by medicalcpa

[MusinkMan]

schin, that is so impressive and so beautiful. I don't know whether to be inspired, or to give up because I'll never be that good.

[schin]

Musicinkman, I have no doubt you will surpass far and beyond that Your work and enthusiasm here inspires me!

[thang1thang2]

Thank you medicalcpa. I have still a lot to learn, especially in creating gracefulness and not shade so haphazardly. Unfortunately I am taking a copperplate class at the same time so I get confused! It is a mistake to try to learn two scripts at the same time.

 

I don't think it would be appropriate to post this in the /r/calligraphy. For one, I consider Spencerian to be more penmanship than calligraphy.

 

I have practiced since about October last year.

 

It is more penmanship than calligraphy, but calligraphy is the art of beautiful penmanship, so it qualifies as both in my opinion!

 

There is /r/penmanshipporn if you want to post it there, or /r/handwriting too...

[Americanfighter89]

I am right there with you bro truing to get through learning spencerian myself. just got my pack from Mott Media 2 days ago

[medicalcpa]

My first terrible practice sheets...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sigh.

[GnosticMoron]

Sigh.

 

I know the feeling. It takes a minute.

[mhphoto]

Just wanted to give everyone posting their examples in this thread a hand! :clap1: :clap1: :clap1: I've tried my hand at Spencerian several times, but there's just something about the technique that I haven't cracked yet. Copperplate is no sweat, but Spencerian?… :blink:

[terminal]

Just wanted to give everyone posting their examples in this thread a hand! :clap1: :clap1: :clap1:

 

I agree, and also I've been noticing the great input everyone gives. THanks especially to Mickey; quite amazing depth of knowledge.

[mvarela]

I've got my first flex nibs a couple of weeks ago, and started playing around. I'm maybe ~10h of (not too structured) practice in. These are some practice sheets from last night; still a long way to go...

 

http://i.imgur.com/dNA1goW.jpg

[MrMGWard]

This thread doesn't seem to get quite as much attention as it used to. Anyone still working on this hand?

 

Here is one of the (many heh) pages of minuscules I was working on this evening. Just realized I spelled minuscule wrong on the top... oops. When there was no room for another line, I filled the remaining space with the closest variant that would fit.

 

[mvarela]

Here are some practice doodles from last evening...

My capitals still need a lot of work.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Kga88ts.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uTHgt18.jpg

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

Edited March 21, 2013 by mvarela

[Inkysloth]

I've just read through and been inspired to start! I have an assortment of dip pen nibs, so I'll rummage through & see if I have something suitable. If I have, in the next few days I'll start to learn