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[Finalist]

Oldtimer,

 

Is that your handwriting above in the sample that starts, " Beautiful, My question would be...", or is it Halloween's? I'm confused on the timeline of posts.

 

Regardless that writing is awesome. It has a musical flow and rhythm that looks natural and not at all forced with every stroke planned. I'd love to see a video of you writing like that. I'm really astounded at the style.

Edited July 10, 2014 by Finalist

[MusterMark]

[Oldtimer]

Oldtimer,

 

Is that your handwriting above in the sample that starts, " Beautiful, My question would be...", or is it Halloween's? I'm confused on the timeline of posts.

 

Regardless that writing is awesome. It has a musical flow and rhythm that looks natural and not at all forced with every stroke planned. I'd love to see a video of you writing like that. I'm really astounded at the style.

 

 

It seems that answered to a comment to one of your posts and worte INSIDE the quoto.

 

I am going to disappoint you right now with my writing and I feel pain in my heart. That handwriting is digital, made with a writing app that has a fountain pen simulation that works pretty well. I can vary the width. Color, etc... And select the type of pen and I think "wetness" . So, I cannot write like that -yet- with a fountain pen, but I can with this App. It is easy for me to go to the app, write a message, save it and then answer to any post with the image of my writing. I have my hands all stained with ink right now trying to understand which nibs of an old Osmiroid set at won at eBay are OK. It seems I did not get a good lot so far. SO, in time, I hope to have a similar handwriting for real. Please don't kill me!

[Tas]

Ooo, what's the app . . . ?

[HalloweenHJB]

 

 

Seems to go from fine to broad (double broad?) with just a little pressure. This is my third vintage Waterman, and the flex is great in all three! Or did you mean how much did it cost? I found it on eBay --the gold ring around the barrel really caught my eye!-- , and ended up paying around $140 for it.

 

As for the writing, it's a combination of having practiced a little Spencerian script, along with the kind of nib that that writing was made for.

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I meant the pressure but thanks for the other information, now I know it could be in my future once I save a bit and discard a few oldies. I asked because I have a Namiki Falcon and it is very difficult to flex even a bit - I know it is not a full flex, just a springy one- and I cannot get the hang of it, so I think it will just be a fine nib through-through unless I spend money on it which I can't do.

 

What would you say is the trick of pressure? How to apply it and let go best trick? How to hold the pen? I have heard of having the slit at the same angle of teh letters> Cannot get this idea in my mind. And then, where to find a sample of Spencerian or better, book with exercises?

 

Hope I am not asking too many questions, FPNer!

 

 

I don't have any training --I'm purely self taught-- and I suspect Callique would be a better person to ask about the correct way to hold the pen, etc. But I'll give you what I've figured out. The vintage flex nibs --and so far, I can only talk about Waterman nibs-- are the best for ease of writing. For me, there's a bit of a rhythm with the up and down strokes that feels almost (almost!) natural and I repeat to myself: "press down" and "let up". Not sure if anyone else has a better "trick" to it, but that seems to work for me.

 

As for workbooks, there are some available through Amazon or other places, but I prefer just a reference sheet (attached).

 

I tried to make a video of me attempting to write while holding my iPhone to make a video (very awkward!), but the file is too large to upload here.

[Oldtimer]

Well, thanks I think the reference sheet can help me and others a lot, not necessarily to make it happen, but to make writing in some resemblance of this. It thinks the actual writing like this is very difficult. One needs some muscle skills to do this- and concentration. Thanks a lot!

Edited July 10, 2014 by Oldtimer

[Oldtimer]

Ooo, what's the app . . . ?

 

 

It is called Notes Plus.

[Finalist]

 

 

It seems that answered to a comment to one of your posts and worte INSIDE the quoto.

 

I am going to disappoint you right now with my writing and I feel pain in my heart. That handwriting is digital, made with a writing app that has a fountain pen simulation that works pretty well. I can vary the width. Color, etc... And select the type of pen and I think "wetness" . So, I cannot write like that -yet- with a fountain pen, but I can with this App. It is easy for me to go to the app, write a message, save it and then answer to any post with the image of my writing. I have my hands all stained with ink right now trying to understand which nibs of an old Osmiroid set at won at eBay are OK. It seems I did not get a good lot so far. SO, in time, I hope to have a similar handwriting for real. Please don't kill me!

 

 

That's from an app?!?! When I compare characters they look different. For example there are several different "y", 't", etc, so I never would have guessed that's an app. Script typefaces in font sets are usually too identical and therefore easy to spot as a typeface. Well, I still really like it!

[Tas]

Thank you!

[attika89]

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Eventually an 11"x17" version will be inked.

Wow!

 

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/140710/P1190679_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

And because its me, here are some sheen pictures...

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/140710/P1190687_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

 

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/140710/P1190697_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

[carretera18]

Wow!

 

 

And because its me, here are some sheen pictures...

 

 

 

Attika89,

 

Amazing penmanship!!

 

[carretera18]

Delighted with a new find: a vintage Waterman 52, black rubber, chased, with a decorative gold ring. The nib is delightfully flexible and the look of the pen is really dramatic, isn't it?

 

 

 

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More amazing penmanship here!

 

[Callique]

Really Oldtimer, an app that imitates calligraphy?? What's it called? (oops, just seen you answered above, I'll go check it out).

 

Thank you again Halloween. I learned Copperplate using an oblique dip nib and until recently thought it could only be done that way… until I discovered vintage flex nibs! What a joy. I still really enjoy dip nibs but the ease of use of a fountain pen with flex nib as well as being transportable is just wonderful.

 

It is true though that when you really want the elegant contrast of VERY fine lines with graceful widths, you can't beat a dip nib… although the thin lines with my 52 ½ are pretty fine!

 

1st sample with Mitchell Copperplate dip nib

2nd sample with Waterman 52 ½ fountain pen

3rd sample with Waterman 52 fountain pen

 

 

Thank you Carretera18… and I wonder why my photos don't show up when someone quotes my post…??

Edited July 10, 2014 by Callique

[Callique]

Wow!

 

And because its me, here are some sheen pictures...

 

 

 

 

 

Attika, that sheen looks wonderful and your up close letter and word are lovely!

Edited July 10, 2014 by Callique

[GTOZack]

[amberleadavis]

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[carretera18]

 

 

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Thank you Carretera18… and I wonder why my photos don't show up when someone quotes my post…??

 

Callique,

 

More lovely handwriting!

 

And I don't know why the quotes don't show your photos. Where are you uploading them?

 

regards

 

GTOZack,

 

nice pen!

[carretera18]

[Parker 51 with broad nib - Montblanc Toffee Brown ink]

[carretera18]

 

 

I like your handwriting full of personality and also noticed that she has been changing along the posts.

[Callique]

 

Callique, your writing is amazingly beautiful. I wish I could get the kind of consistency and evenness that you get!

 

And like your 52-1/2, the nib on mine is just a little bit scratchy as well. It's fascinating how each pen and each nib are so individual, right?

 

Oh yes, nibs have personalities I think! I really hope I can eventually add to my collection of vintage pens… for the moment, it's quite small. But I liked your Private Reserve Blue Suede so much that I did treat myself to a bottle. I ordered it tonight, can't wait to try it.