Product Description: In the mid-1800's, the Spencerian form of penmanship became a standard. An elegant handwriting was much prized. Today, in our computer age, a fine, beautiful, and legible handwriting brings a warm personal touch to our correspondence. These books, 5 copybooks and a theory book (available separately or as a set), may be used to introduce cursive writing to second or third graders or to improve the handwriting of older students or adults.
It's never too late... I rub my greedy little teacher's hands together as I look at the booklets before me. Now I want a classroom set; now I want every student to have one. Yes, they are 10th graders, but it is never too late to have copperplate handwriting. They would scream in horror - no text-messaging this!!!
Oh, they are lovely little books. I'm going to learn from them, convince my principal that the expense is necessary, buy thirty sets, and inflict this new (yet classically antique and elegant) skill on my students!!!
A Fine Way to Learn the Lost Art of 19th Century Penmanship As a Civil War re-enactor / living historian, this collection of writing books featuring the Spencerian system of penmanship is a valuable body of original books/pamphlets that was originally printed in 1874. Spencerian writing, however, was in practice more than twenty years before and is perfect for one who takes living history and re-enacting seriously. Spencerian penmanship was THE style of the 19th century and chances are, if you have had the opportunity to see original (or copies of original) letters and documents of the time, this is the style of penmanship in which it was probably written. As "postmaster" of the 21st Michigan Civil War Re-enactors Unit and the Michigan Soldiers Aid Society (MSAS - also Civil War era), I ask that our membership write letters to one another on period replica stationary. Unfortunately, the fact that we are 21st century people living our modern everyday lives reflects in the style in which we write. Now that I have these wonderful guides, I hope my fellow members in both units will take the time to learn to write in an authentic style. The winter months will give us time for practice. I plan to make photo copies of the pages as to not ruin my originals, and I would suggest to the learner that they do the same. A very fine collection of guide books to help us learn a lost art. Excellent!
Great to have the originals This is a reproduction of the original. The guide shows the formation of the letters and the copy books give plenty of practice. This is a no frills method of learning beautiful penmanship. If you want to improve your penmanship and have the drive, this is a great resource and very affordable!
The classics are back At last!!!
The classics are back and readily available.
For so many years I have heard and read about Spencerian and Palmer penmanship but, until now, it has been very difficult to locate any books on the subject.
In this computer age where most things are written on ones computer, rather than by ones own hand, it is so refreshing to see that proper penmanship is not a dead art.
Far too many young people are only capable of printing and many are never even taught how to write (let alone be able to read) cursive writing.
This lack of education will surely one day come back to bite us in our posteriors and those lacking proper writing skills shall be judged poorly.
While many may consider a hand written letter, note or poem "quaint" it is now, more than ever, a mark of ones regard and respect for another person to pen ones own missives.
After all, few things bring to mind such joy and reminiscence as being able to look back, years later, at the hand written letters and cards from family members and friends over the years of our lives.
Margaret May
From a Layman's Point of View From where I sit, this packet of booklets (theory and practice) is ideal for what I am seeking. I inherited several fountain pens from both my father and my grandfather, and became interested in using them with a degree of skill. My penmanship is improving, and my respect for the equipment is deepening.
The current publisher has added a Preface that helps put the information in context. I am neither a historian, nor a calligrapher - but this piece of work has given my a bit of insight to events of the past.
Anything Goes Trivia
Megaton Man
Trevor
