The penman's hand-book : for penmen and students, embracing a history of writing ... many complete alphabets ... ; Also, Chapters on teaching penmanship, business letter writing, off-hand flourishing ... etc. (1883)
Gaskell, G. A. (George A.), b. 1844 · New York City : The author · leaf 123
hough some differ as to the bestfor flourishing. The cut on this page illustrates this position veryaccurately. The first finger is brought down to thelower part of the holder near the pen ; the secondfinger, at the side of the holder, drops below aboutthe length of the nail ; and the thumb presses… … Corrfxt Position of Hand and Pen. F> OSITIOUNT. HOW TO SIT. The position at the table or desk should be easy,natural, and upright. On this point Comer says: To stand at the desk in a lounging position, or to sitwith both elbow s spread out, and the body bent forwardso as to bring the chin near…
Penmanship · Alphabets
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