Advice On Improving My Cursive Handwriting.

[Duffy]

Once again @Stompie, many thanks for your valuable input.  As my Lamy 1.1 is soooo.. smooth, I might give their 1.5 a try. Also as the Manuscript set is not going to break the bank, I will probably get that too at a later time.

 

I feel like a child in a candy shop !!!   😅

[Stompie]

9 minutes ago, Duffy said:

I feel like a child in a candy shop !!!   😅

I think that is also the nickname for this site - a meeting place of kids in a candy shop!  😂

[Duffy]

On 7/21/2024 at 7:24 PM, Duffy said:

  As my Lamy 1.1 is soooo.. smooth, I might give their 1.5 a try. 

 

Just a quick update. Well...I got the 1.5. Up to now I have being using the 1.1 and found it "challenging but manageable".  The 1.5 is a different beast altogether. 😄 I am enjoying the challenge though, and confident of being able to write a half- decent looking few sentences in time.

 

@txomsy : You were right in your earlier quote about the 1.5. 😉😄

[txomsy]

Thanks, I hope you enjoy the 1.5mm nib; its line variation its patent enough to be noticeable and satisfying (I'd rate a 1.1 stub as starting to get into the "subtle" grey  area). It is also enough to show clearly any defect, which is the best and fastest way to learn to spot and correct them, speeding highly the learning process.

 

It is also wide enough to be impractical (from my point of view) for everyday writing, but is great for lettering and improving quickly, I'd advice it as a first step to "loving" Calligraphy.

[Duffy]

An Update:    This Christmas I decided to give my wife a break from writing the Christmas cards and write them myself.

 

It was encouraging to receive a few compliments on my handwriting. Among them was a request from my wife's nephew asking would I write the name cards for the tables, at his upcoming wedding. No pressure then...!!! 😁

 

I was flattered at such a request, and it inspires me to keep going on this wonderful fountain pen/writing journey.

 

 

[Stompie]

44 minutes ago, Duffy said:

An Update:    This Christmas I decided to give my wife a break from writing the Christmas cards and write them myself.

 

It was encouraging to receive a few compliments on my handwriting. Among them was a request from my wife's nephew asking would I write the name cards for the tables, at his upcoming wedding. No pressure then...!!! 😁

 

I was flattered at such a request, and it inspires me to keep going on this wonderful fountain pen/writing journey.

 

 

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