The Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting: Cursive and Calligraphic
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Rating | : | 4.43 (736 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1626540381 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 130 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-05-22 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Eager's techniques have been widely used throughout the United States and inspired the resurgence of Italic classes and clubs from coast to coast.In this step-by-step, trace-and-copy manual, renowned Italic instructor Fred Eager shows how to develop the ideal handwriting—legible and beautiful, yet characteristically your own.. Originally developed in the early Renaissance as a "speedwriting" technique by Papal scribes who wanted to combine beauty and legibility with speed, Italic handwriting continues to appear today on diplomas, wedding invitations, and other special announcements.Now through modern teaching methods developed by Fred Eager, this handwriting can be yours. The foundation of the Eager system is a dual approach: you learn calligraphic and cursive simultaneously—one handsome, the other functional—to synthesize a perfect balance. A Teach-Yourself Guide to Italic HandwritingThe Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting is your key to mastering the Italic hand in just minutes a day
Best there is! I taught myself Italic Calligraphy using the first version of this book. The tracing was nicer on the first version because it was a lighter grey, but it is the best guide around to learning this style.. R. Harvey said Not for me.. Nowhere near as useful as the Dubay book, which I also have. I am not sure it's done anything for me. Paper quality is terrible, and using a fountain pen, as I do, it bleeds through easily.. Excellent instructions for italic handwriting shoe princess Excellent instructions for italic writing. Interesting methods of teaching that drill in the principles without being repetitive or boring. Beautiful illustration, plenty of room for practice, good guide sheets. I prefer this over the book "write now" or "italic lettering." Good organized sequential projects that give consistent practice of principles taught. I find it useful to go back and review every