Script Hands Instruction

An Elegant Hand

The Golden Age of American Penmanship and Calligraphy by William E. Henning, edited by Paul Melzer. Over 400 illustrations chronicle the many styles of American penmanship and calligraphy in the 19th century – America’s Golden Age. You’ll find Spencerian script, ornamental penmanship, flourished design of birds, copperplate, many variations of business writing, and broad-pen calligraphy (especially German Text & Old English). Penman include Platt Rogers Spencer, the father of American handwriting, George Gaskell (Spencer’s gifted student and author of numerous instruction publications), Louis Maderasz and Austin Palmer whose penmanship method was taught in American schools for decades. A unique look at a wealth of examples from this difficult to study period. 8.5 x 11”, 320 pp., 400 illustrations, hb.

An Elegant Hand (ELEGAN)

Drawing & Painting the Acanthus Leaf DVD by Rosemary Buczek.

A Great Resource for Illustrating Script Work.

Master Penmen, illuminator, illustrator and calligrapher Rosemary Buczek offers three different levels of drawing and painting the Acanthus Leaf. She demonstrates her drawing and, most of all, her painting techniques in this two hour DVD.

Rosemary has included multiple patterns for you to download and use in your own projects as well. Will be a valuable reference for anyone who has taken Rosemary’s classes or wishes they could!

Drawing & Painting the Acanthus Leaf DVD by Rosemary Buczek. (ROSDVD)

Pointed Pen Variations

Pointed Pen Variations by Michael Kecseg. Mike Kecseg presents a broadside each of his ?ve pointed pen alphabets held in a paper folder. Each has a full lower case alphabet and a quotation and is printed on a tan or white sheet with gold & silver ?ecks and white threads. This is a beautiful presentation of some of the inventive hands Mike has become known for rather than an instructional piece. 8.75" x 11".

Pointed Pen Variations (KECSEG)

George Bickham's Penmanship Made Easy

This unabridged calligraphy manual from the mid 1700’s will appeal especially to pointed pen enthusiasts as most of the examples are roundhand and Italian hand. Bickham, an enterprising engraver & calligrapher promoted proper penmanship with his handbook of directions for learners and numerous examples of alphabets, maxims, and didactic verses aimed at elevating the moral standards of youth. This delightful look back at the instruction manuals & teaching methods from 200 years ago can be read for pleasure & for insight into the alphabets as they were rendered. Includes secretary hand, square text, Old English, Roman & Italic, very ?ourished Roundhand capitals & pointed pen ornaments (bird, angels, lion) as well as Roundhand & Italian hand. 64 pp, 5.75" x 8.25", pb.

George Bickham's Penmanship Made Easy (BICKHM)

Script and Cursive Alphabets: 100 Complete Fonts

100 Complete Fonts selected and arranged by Dan Solo. A sourcebook of 100 graceful type fonts derived from hand lettering for you to use for inspiration for your hand lettering. The cycle comes full circle! Most originated with pointed pen work. Styles range from light and airy to ?ourished, elaborate and bold. Includes Juliet, Engrossing Script, Excelsior Script Semi-Bold, Poppl Exquisit, Bernhard Tango Swash Initials. Numbers included.

Script and Cursive Alphabets: 100 Complete Fonts (SCRIPT)

Learning to Write Spencerian Script

By Michael Sull and Debra Rapp. This revised, one volume, instructional edition covers styles of penmanship, tools & equipment, techniques, lower case & capital letters and signature writing. 80pp, 8.5 "x 7", pb.

Learning to Write Spencerian Script (SULLBK)

Mastering Copperplate

Mastering Copperplate by Eleanor Winters. Basic instruction is supplemented with projects and examples of contemporary use of copperplate lettering and facsimiles of 18th-century masters. Eleanor Winters was the director of the Calligraphy Workshop at the New School in NYC and is one of the editors of the Calligraphers Engagement Calendar. 8" x 10", 192 pp, 341 b&w illus., index, pb.

Mastering Copperplate (WINTER)

Spencerian Script & Ornamental Penmenship Volume II

By Michael Sull. 1989. Over 1000 reproductions of ornamental alphabets, correspondence, signature designs, novelty styles & off-hand flourishing from Platt Rogers Spencer masterpenmen have been assembled here by Michael Sull. An excellent companion to Learning to Write Spencerian Script for those wishing to see the actual work of the originator of this style. 8.5" x 11", spiral, paper.

Spencerian Script & Ornamental Penmenship Volume II (SULL#2)

Ziller At Home Study Series, Books 1-5

Originally published in 1946 by Stephen Ziller for the Tamblyn School of Penmanship, this little series was designed for classroom use as well as home study and provides instruction for pointed pen and engrossing work. Book One covers business writing with thorough basic movement drills and practice exercises. Book Two is on Stephen Ziller’s Artistic Alphabet, a graceful pointed pen style similar to Spencerian. Book Three covers Card Writing. Book Four’s scope is Engrossing Alphabets. Here you will ?nd brief instruction and sample alphabets for Modi?ed Old English, Medieval Hand, Old English, Engrosser's Text, Italian Style Blackletter, Modi?ed French Roundhand, Broad Pen Roman, a gorgeous Engravers’ Script, and drawn classic Roman. Classic bird & design ?ourishing are taught in Book Five. 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pp. each.

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Ziller At Home Study Series, Books 1-5

All 5 Ziller Books

All 5 Ziller Books (ZIL1-5)

Ames Compendium

This reprint of an early Spencerian manual is a first rate manual featuring exemplars and exercise. Superior letterforms. Ornamental penmanship including Victorian ornamental initials and off-hand flourishes are featured in the second half. 56 pages & two foldout sheets, 8.5" x 11", paperback.

Ames Compendium (COMPEN)

The Universal Penman

The Universal Penman engraved by George Bickham. Bickham, a noted engraver and calligrapher compiled this work in the 1740’s from the best specimens of 24 of the leading calligraphers of his day. An excellent source for seeing what the best English roundhand writers produced in the 18th century. Multitudes of ?ourishes, swirls, spirals, featherings, script pictures, panels and borders. 212 full page plates, 9" x 13.75", paperback.

The Universal Penman (UNVPEN)

Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy

Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E. A. Lupfer. An excellent companion to the Zanerian Manual. Instructions and examples of copperplate flourishes, birds and plumes by a former president of the Zanerian College

Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy (ORNATE)

Calligraphy in the Copperplate Style

By Herb Kaufman and Geri Homelsky. A brief 31 page guide with guide sheets in three sizes.

Calligraphy in the Copperplate Style (CCPPRS)

Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy

Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy (TURNER)

The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing

Originally published in 1895, this is still the most highly recommended text for Copperplate instruction and guide sheets. 8" x 11", spiral, paper.

The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing (ZANMAN)

Tamblyn Book. F.W. Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship

As stated in the preface of the original volume, "the purpose of this book is to teach rapid, easy and practical business handwriting." Business handwriting (covered in pages 15-80) is done with a monoline tool--no thicks and thins - and is the basis of the "copperplate style" hands. Of the 174 pages, "Artistic Writing" (pressure & release writing in a style resembling Spencerian) is taught on pages 81-114. Engraver's Script is covered in four pages; several broad edge hands used in engrossing are also covered briefly in a page or two each. Pages 135-173 include many flourishing examples (lettering and figures such as birds) and copies of formal resolutions, memorials and diplomas. Tamblyn hired Stephen Ziller, a 1932 graduate of the Zanerian College, in 1933. They worked together for 5 years with Ziller taking over the business as Tamblyn wanted to partially retire. This volume reminds me of the Ziller Home Study series listed in our catalog on page 18. 5.5" x 8.5", pb, spiral with handsome gold foil title.

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Tamblyn Book. F.W. Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship (TAMBLYN)

Writing Letters with Pen & Ink

By Edward St. Paige. This new volume describes the many pleasures of writing and receiving letters handwritten with pen and ink. This lovely gift book includes notes on and illustration of the tactile pleasures of good pens and inks and quotations on the same from a wide range of sources - from Friedrich Neugebauer to Herman Melville. Also includes a surprising "language of stamp placement" and color samples of many of fine fountain pen inks. A great gift for lovers of wet ink, good pens and the hand/head/heart connection.40 pp., 11"x6", full color illus., hb.

Writing Letters with Pen & Ink (WRITIG)

Passion for the Pen and free pack of "Spontaneous Alphabet" Cards

Passion for the Pen: the Art of Georgina Artigas with free set of 6 cards.

A Passion for the Pen: The Art of Georgina Artigas. Edited by Brenda Casey Zoby. A treasure trove celebrating Georgina Artigas’ 50+ year career of beautiful writing with both pointed and broad edge pen. Sixty pages of illuminated resolutions, elaborate invitations and logos from this accomplished graduate of the Zanerian College of Penmanship, 10 year employee of Ames & Rollison, and designer for New York Life, The Pulitzer Prize Board, Princeton University and the Dreyfus Fund, to name only a few of her clients. A wonderful tribute to an artist who has spent her life doing what she loves, feeling all the while “like I’m dancing with the pen”. Of special interest to pointed pen calligraphers. 8 1/2" x 11," 64 pages, 40 color plates, pb

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Passion for the Pen and free pack of "Spontaneous Alphabet" Cards (ARTIGAS)

The Art of Beautiful Writing by Bill Lilly.

Thanks to Bill we have

the last available copies of his book!

Packed with the expertise of a lifetime, this little book delivers master penman Bill Lilly’s fine and direct lessons for Engraver’s Script (often erroneously called Copperplate). Advice on pens, paper & ink plus clear instruction for each upper & lower case letter. Designed by Sandy Mundy. 8”x8.5”, 75 pp., spiral pb.

The Art of Beautiful Writing by Bill Lilly. (LILLYB)

Designing Faces, Figures, Florals and more by Linda Schneider,

Designing Faces, Figures, Florals and more, Contemporary Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by Linda Schneider.

Linda was a hit again this year at IAMPETH, teaching her pointed pen doodles that become graceful faces, figures full of character and lively florals. Happily, she has recently completed this easy to follow volume of instructions using the pointed pen to make these designs and lots more. Along with instructions, examples and workbook space, you’ll lots of encouragement and student examples.

8.5”x11”, 63 pp., pb.

Designing Faces, Figures, Florals and more by Linda Schneider, (LINDBK)