How in the world does anyone have the dexterity and eyesight to be able to do these?
@CinnamonGirlE back in the day, all middle schoolers in UK were taught to write in italics (#calligraphy) with a flat nib fountain pen. Before we got our pens, we practiced for weeks with chisel sharpened pencils.
@bfgreen
How fabulous you were taught calligraphy! We stopped teaching cursive for quite a while in the US, but I think some have returned to it.
@CinnamonGirlE somewhere I have my old school book where I wrote the entire thing for every class in italics with my fountain pen. Eventually that was too slow, but I kept the book as a reminder. I’ve taught both my kids calligraphy and cursive handwriting from early age. It’s sad that it’s not taught here anymore. BTW cursive in UK and US are very different.
@bfgreen
I didn't realize there was a difference. I love cursive and calligraphy. I like to experiment with the fountain pens and play with it. I am not necessarily good at it, but self-taught.
Just took calligraphy books, pens etc to free room. Had I known would have sent to you. Never got around to trying.
@LnzyHou @bfgreen
It's fun. I have too many things distracting me these days anyway. I had no idea how horrible trying to go through all these things I have accumulated could be.
#swedishdeathcleaning
It’s emotionally exhausting to declutter. You need a break. Eventually it won’t be.
Could have beaten myself up about investing in calligraphy stuff & never got to it. But it’s just stuff. I’ve moved it over & over for years. I am not that failed hobby. Different hobbies attract me now.
Wish I could drive over & help you. These are my magnetic vehicle signs. I really was a professional.
Never hesitate to ask for help.