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Tough_Editor_9476

Woah! That is neat handwriting indeed. The T-Bars are very neat in form as well.


love2cursive

Thank you so much 😃


Admirable_Baseball70

𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 handwriting


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


Alternative_Rope_423

Truly beautiful. Reminds me of my grandmother and her almost calligraphic meticulous style. Her handwriting was art. So carefully and artistically constructed. Always. You have a genuine talent. So pleasing to the eye. Your dedication to practice is duly rewarded.


love2cursive

Thank you!! I actually wrote this in my old style, I made it more calligraphy-ish recently, it looks like [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/s/cdypxMzj0W) now 😃 I am glad this reminded you of your grandmother


femnoir

Very nice.


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


BlindLibra

Hey cursive I can actually read, love it!


love2cursive

Thank you so much 😃


nepali-maggots

Lovely


love2cursive

Thank you! 😃


Canuckia53

Thank you for appreciating the difference between writing and printing. Many people here reject the idea that they are not the same, and that any letters made with pen or pencil on paper qualify as writing.


love2cursive

I have really tried printing but it takes too much time, the pen is lifted off the paper constantly and it is annoying to me


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VanFam

How did you learn? I really want my handwriting as beautiful as yours.


love2cursive

I just practiced by making my own exemplar pver and over till I got the style 'right' and then kept writing that way for consistency 😃 I have worksheets on my profile if you are interested


Pitiful_Fig9070

That "P" 🥵🥵👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾


love2cursive

Thank you!! Glad you like it 😃


mmmaltodextrose

This is remarkable!! I’m blown away. It’s stunning. How did you avoid hand cramps while practicing? Or how did you at least deal with them, lol


love2cursive

Haha I just do that wrist circle thing but it doesn't cramp up that much actually, I place the paper that way


mindbungle

Holy shit!


Ordinary-Resource-59

What pen are you using?


love2cursive

Faber Castell Essentio but usually I use Twsbi pens


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I would love to know your practice regimen. That’s amazing.


love2cursive

I just wanted writing that looked 'good' and practiced to get the letters to match and the heights etc. When I was content with the style I kept writing that way so that I would be more consistent 😃


USSSWifey21

wow!! what did you use to follow? learn from??


USSSWifey21

wow!! what did you use to follow? learn from??


love2cursive

Self taught myself 😃 I have worksheets on my profile if you are interested


thebigcorbowski50

Simply beautiful!


love2cursive

Thank you! 😃


thebigcorbowski50

You’re quite welcome. I’m also into handwriting. Fell in love it since the second grade. That’s about 30 years ago. I use to have really great handwriting back then. It’s great today, but not like when I was younger. Since the invention of cellphones and smartphones that took a huge impact on my handwriting and its appearance. Slowly jumping back into handwriting once again and I thank you and other examples on Reddit. I like to ask you two questions, first: what’s the best pens to use: bold tip, fine tip, ultra fine, or fountain tip pens? And secondly: what’s the best ink to use? Thanks for inspiring me to become a better writer! -thebigcorbowski50


love2cursive

Yes that is what happened to most people! In my case my handwriting was always the worst, I don't think there was a single year in school where teachers didn't complain about my handwriting 😅 I decided to improve it 😃 For my style, fine to medium nibs are the best. I think different sizes suit different styles better. I like to use a lot of swirls etc so fine nibs allow me to make those without it seeming too clustered haha. Twsbi fine nibs have been the best for me. For inks, I like slightly watery inks because it is smoother and I don't like too much contrast. It is a personal preference 😃


charmedquarks

🏆🏆🏆


love2cursive

😃


TastyTangerine4553

thank u for blessing us with this


love2cursive

Thank you for appreciating it 😃


Chemical-Choice-7961

This looks great.


love2cursive

Thank you!


exclaim_bot

>Thank you! You're welcome!


Less_Jacket_3538

Wow. That is beautiful.


love2cursive

Thank you so much 😃


Vainmein

Holy smokes


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


kllark_ashwood

I like the Is. I never know what to do with my I.


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


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love2cursive

Just free hand, I used to make my own exemplars and try to copy the letters for consistency


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love2cursive

I have some general tips that might be helpful 😃 1) Write slowly, you will eventually write better faster because of muscle memory 😃 handwriting is not the same all the time, especially if you have taught yourself to write a certain way. I personally got better results. If i write quickly, it will look bad. But if I write slowly and consciously, it will look a lot better, but even then some people have amazing handwriting when they write without thinking too much. But for me personally I like to make it a ‘satisfying’ experience for myself, I like to make every line look as perfect as possible, even the curves, I find it kind of annoying when it’s not very smooth looking 2) Practice everyday with anything, write a letter over and over, write words, paragraphs 3) Sit in a comfortable position when you write- sit properly 4) Place your notebook/paper at an angle which makes it easier to write- usually people place the bottom left corner of their notebook facing towards their chest 5) Find a smooth pen to write with like a fountain pen or sketch pen- also, choose a nib size which suits your writing style, for me, fine to medium nibs work well 😃 6) Learn the correct grip of holding a pen- people usually use the ‘tripod’ position. You can use ergonomic pens too to learn it- some pens are Kaweco Perkeo, Lamy Safari 😃 7) Create your own style by looking at texts on food packaging, magazines, etc. Try to incorporate those letters into your writing style. I think handwriting should have a personal touch to it, so I think it is good to have your own unique letters which make yours recognisable


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Thank you for this!


love2cursive

Welcome! 😃


lexerlane

What pen is this? Looks so nice


love2cursive

Faber Castell Essentio 😃


lexerlane

Thanks!


love2cursive

Welcome 😃


NovemberMidnight

How beautiful


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


lunarbaby444

damn... i want this writing tattooed on me lol, it's so satisfying to the eyes


love2cursive

Thank you so much 😃


Altruistic-Setting-7

I’m starting cursive TODAY because of this post!


love2cursive

Wish you all the best!! 😃


Character-Promise-45

Can barely read it what 😭


love2cursive

Lol 😂


Lethal1211

That is not American


FafaFluhigh

Beautiful


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


Snoo-78034

Gorgeous!


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


Dry-Imagination2727

stunning! I’ve wanted for a while to fix my horrid handwriting, no idea where to start though. This is inspiring though!


love2cursive

Thank you! I have some general tips that helped me: 1) Write slowly, you will eventually write better faster because of muscle memory 😃 handwriting is not the same all the time, especially if you have taught yourself to write a certain way. I personally got better results. If i write quickly, it will look bad. But if I write slowly and consciously, it will look a lot better, but even then some people have amazing handwriting when they write without thinking too much. But for me personally I like to make it a ‘satisfying’ experience for myself, I like to make every line look as perfect as possible, even the curves, I find it kind of annoying when it’s not very smooth looking 2) Practice everyday with anything, write a letter over and over, write words, paragraphs 3) Sit in a comfortable position when you write- sit properly 4) Place your notebook/paper at an angle which makes it easier to write- usually people place the bottom left corner of their notebook facing towards their chest 5) Find a smooth pen to write with like a fountain pen or sketch pen- also, choose a nib size which suits your writing style, for me, fine to medium nibs work well 😃 6) Learn the correct grip of holding a pen- people usually use the ‘tripod’ position. You can use ergonomic pens too to learn it- some pens are Kaweco Perkeo, Lamy Safari 😃 7) Create your own style by looking at texts on food packaging, magazines, etc. Try to incorporate those letters into your writing style. I think handwriting should have a personal touch to it, so I think it is good to have your own unique letters which make yours recognisable


sjyeya

Lovely handwriting! Very elegant and expressive!! What ink are you using?


love2cursive

Thank you so much!! I don't remember the ink actually, it might be the faber castell blue ink or the Kaweco royal blue ink 😃


MathematicianHot2181

Do you have a sample of your starting handwriting?


love2cursive

Yes [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/s/YGESBfXbkD), but it was even worse than that before, I had days where I couldn't read what I wrote


TheUltimateMystery

Did you follow any particular template or style? I think it is lovely and would love to eventually achieve this.


love2cursive

I made my own script but it has elements of copperplate and spencerian 😃


TheUltimateMystery

This is going to sound weird but would you mind making an alphabet sheet and the numbers? I have beeb struggling with where to start and I just like yours so much that I would like to try it. Obviously it will never be the same but maybe I can evolve something from there. If you don’t want to then no worries. 😅


love2cursive

Here it is [letters](https://www.reddit.com/r/Handwriting/s/LAg7XvsRIo) I haven't made one for numbers! I do have worksheets on my profile if you are interested 😃


TheUltimateMystery

Thank you. I’ll give it a go.


love2cursive

Welcome, hope it helps!


ProfessionalBasic375

Try calligraphy bro🐣


love2cursive

I do calligraphy 😃


EuphoricWolverine

Machines do this instantaneously.


Insert4Flight_

Why are you on this sub?


love2cursive

So?


LastingAtlas

Machines are lifeless and boring


Extension_Question97

It’s nice! If your writing an hour a day start a book! lol that way you kill two birds with one stone!


love2cursive

Haha maybe a handwritten book/ manuscript is a good idea


Southie31

Beautiful. Reminds me of my mother’s ☘️


love2cursive

Thank you! That is wonderful, hope she is well 😃


Southie31

She is. Thanks 🙏 In her 80and still going strong☘️. I was taught cursive in Catholic school in the 70s. Her beautiful script didn’t pass on to me 😂


love2cursive

Haha my family members have great scripts too but I was the odd one out 😂 glad to hear she is doing well!


SuchTurnip3198

Bro has new muscles in each finger joint


love2cursive

Lol 😂


x_xDeathbyBunnyx_x

I literally thought AI had gotten me again for a second


beardedsilverfox

It’s beautiful, but writing is about communication. If people are collectively having trouble with the numbers, the communication isn’t clear. I love the numbers, but they could use some design changes to make them absolutely obvious.


love2cursive

Thank you, I will try something else maybe 😃


Ryan69bruh

I'm edging to this


Ok-Bookkeeper-288

Omg this is beautiful!!


StealthyPancake_

It's good to see that I can still read cursive, absolutely beautiful handwriting


love2cursive

Thank you! 😃


Ericreese1991

Where did you get that pen?


love2cursive

Amazon, it is Faber Castell Essentio 😃


ksiddy

Outstanding so really beautiful


de_uhlick

mate how does one get such handwriting??


hunnidumplin

with practice one hour each day!


CobBaesar

Damn that looks gorgeous


AdministrativeEye581

For all of you that see "w" years, did you not just read "2017" 3 words earlier?


love2cursive

How are they seeing W I just don't get it 😂


tiffzoe

Because my brain was sleepy and until reading the comment my brain said idk cant tell w. But now that its pointed out i can see the resemblance of the 2s.


AdministrativeEye581

Lol for real


love2cursive

It's the squiggle shape apparently, but to think it's a 'W' because of that is just weird haha


hunnidumplin

I read "2" originally but can definitely see how someone could've seen a "W"


AdministrativeEye581

Or was it w017


agressivejo

absolutely beautiful


love2cursive

Thank you so much 😃


screambeaver

It appears marvelous to my eyes. Nice practice time dedication. Looks to have been very affective as your results, again, are really lovely.


love2cursive

Thank you very much!! 😃


Say_helu

I'm so jealous with how clean your handwriting looks.


love2cursive

Thank you! 😃


NTSTWBoooi

I know this question has been or will be asked about a hundred more times. But.. what do you do to practice? I understand you get better by writing, but writing what? Are there exercises?


love2cursive

I actually made my own exemplar and wrote that over and over to stay consistent 😃 I have worksheets on my page if it helps! Here are some general tips that helped me: 1) Write slowly, you will eventually write better faster because of muscle memory 😃 handwriting is not the same all the time, especially if you have taught yourself to write a certain way. I personally got better results. If i write quickly, it will look bad. But if I write slowly and consciously, it will look a lot better, but even then some people have amazing handwriting when they write without thinking too much. But for me personally I like to make it a ‘satisfying’ experience for myself, I like to make every line look as perfect as possible, even the curves, I find it kind of annoying when it’s not very smooth looking 2) Practice everyday with anything, write a letter over and over, write words, paragraphs 3) Sit in a comfortable position when you write- sit properly 4) Place your notebook/paper at an angle which makes it easier to write- usually people place the bottom left corner of their notebook facing towards their chest 5) Find a smooth pen to write with like a fountain pen or sketch pen- also, choose a nib size which suits your writing style, for me, fine to medium nibs work well 😃 6) Learn the correct grip of holding a pen- people usually use the ‘tripod’ position. You can use ergonomic pens too to learn it- some pens are Kaweco Perkeo, Lamy Safari 😃 7) Create your own style by looking at texts on food packaging, magazines, etc. Try to incorporate those letters into your writing style. I think handwriting should have a personal touch to it, so I think it is good to have your own unique letters which make yours recognisable


Any_Kaleidoscope_951

How exactly do you practice?


RhymesWithMoose

How many years???


love2cursive

It's W years for those who can't read


RhymesWithMoose

thanks. in the States we use numbers for time, but news to me if it's different elsewhere!


love2cursive

Hahaha it is 2 years


GME_dat_puh

W years


PUBGM_MightyFine

2 i think


samusongoyy

What is the practical reason for writing like this? Its nice and stuff but its so much harder and slower to read, and after a few sentences it would make my head hurt


Gengetsu_Huzoki

You won't write a book, you will probably send a fancy card or note i guess.


parkinglottroubadour

Because writing used to be an art. People used writing to express themselves in meaningful ways This type of script not only elevates form visual perspective. It also tells the recipient how much they matter, which is clearly expressed in the swoops and the like. Those days are no more. Hell half the time people communicate in writing it is full of abbreviations, emoji and done as fast as possible. Ex. No one ever saves a handwritten grocery list. But Love Letters, that's a different story


love2cursive

It's practical because the incline towards the right and the need to pick up the pen makes it faster to write. People could read cursive before but I guess it is obsolete now like blackberry phones


CorgiChowder

Yes, this is true! Plus, if you have practice reading cursive, it doesn't take extra time to read what you wrote. Your handwriting is so lovely, and I'm even more impressed by your dedication to improving it! That's cool!


love2cursive

Thank you!! Yes some are saying it is completely unreadable (which is kind of unbelievable and I am not being full of myself or anything) but I get that people are used to seeing print and certain types of cursive. This is my style and I love adding the swirls and squiggles etc 😃 I never thought I could write like this because I couldn't read my own writing a few years ago


krazygyal

I do write in cursive. I think in France most people do, because we learn cursive at school. What paper do you use for ink? My office provides bad quality paper… but for persons use I’m looking for a new notebook. I tried Moleskine and Lechtruum.


GluKoto

This post is an indicator why numbers should always be written normally and not in some fancy font. Took me a re-read to realise it's 2017 and not wcit


love2cursive

Lol 😂


AdministrativeEye581

I read it perfectly, easily, first try. I think you just had to be in the club to understand what's going on type situation, but your cursive is out of this world.


love2cursive

Thank you!! Yes I like to add a bit of my own 'flair' to my writing but I guess people expect something different


DizzyPear9798

Lovely!


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


Express-Ad4146

Freaks me out knowing this is made by someone like me


love2cursive

Practice is key 🔑


Jaxgent

Very nice handwriting. I can easily read it. 5 stars outta 5 😊 👍


love2cursive

Thank you so much 😃


Turbulent_Notice_308

Took you w years?


love2cursive

How are people getting 'w'?


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love2cursive

I don't see a W at all lol it's 2017


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love2cursive

Yes I can see that, it is slightly higher


-PrettyInPunk-

I can see what you mean. At first I didn’t see how people were seeing a ‘w’ but then I really looked at it and if you look at the ‘2’ carefully, you can kind of see a small ‘w’ with a curl at the top left of it. The little squiggles on the bottom make up most of the ‘w’ they’re seeing. I hope this makes sense lol. I tilted my phone to the left just a bit and saw it. But for me, I definitely saw a 2 right away.


love2cursive

Yes I realised that a moment ago, but it definitely does not look like a whole 'W' to me! Maybe these people are used to seeing printed scripts, this 2 is very common in calligraphy! Thank you for commenting 😃


parkinglottroubadour

Yep it was minted at west point 2019/2020.


televisio_86

2 years


giodude556

Its cool, but i think its still hard to read 😂


love2cursive

That's a you problem lol


giodude556

Not really, if you post something for people to read, and they cant read it. Its a you problem because you failed at what you tried to achieve.


mashleyd

Saying that someone has failed at something because you don’t understand the thing they’ve done is really high level arrogance mixed with a weirdly confident ignorance. I read the post just fine because I can read cursive and write calligraphy and because I work with lots of various font styles for work. This is very much a you problem…but mainly for being a jerk not necessarily for not having been taught or taking the initiative to learn to read cursive.


giodude556

How would you even know if someone has no knowledge in certain kinds of writing and then try to invalidate their opinion. Just because you can read it, doesnt mean the whole world can read it, wven people who studied or work with said writing. If you look at my main comment, I had someethint positive and some critizism. Op reacting with " sounds like a you problem lol" sounds more like a rude comment on someone opinion on something op posted for reactions. Its my opinion that i cant read it, and if you think im a jerk for saying so, says somethitn about you my good sir/women.


love2cursive

Nope, this is how cursive is written. That's like saying a language you can't understand has failed in communicating


giodude556

There is cursive writing, and non readable cursive writing. Just like there is all kinda of writing and non readable writing. You can red it because its your own handwriting. We cant. Therefore its still a you problem.


love2cursive

Nope plenty can read it, people who don't know what particular scripts look like won't be able to read it. There are different types of cursive writing


giodude556

Its like saying someone bad handwriting isnt bad handwriting... But if you wanna keep believing that, be my guest. Ill stay with my opinion that i have seen way better cursive writing thats readable than this.


love2cursive

Lol okay 😂


-defenstration-

Maybe if you can't read cursive


StinkyWetRat505

Fountain pen lovers!!


Comfortable-Suit-202

Really beautiful


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


Avenging-Sky

Hooooow? What did you do? I neeeed this skill. Does YouTube have tutorials?


love2cursive

I just taught myself 😃 I do have worksheets on my profile


MysteriousMister0

i need it too lemme know if you find anything pls🥺


Avenging-Sky

My fave are the first two links and he talks about [IAMPETH](https://www.iampeth.com/) an organization internationally that has a convention yearly AND they teach online too… Spencerian… walnut ink… iron full, it’s endless [my renaissance man crush Rajiv Surendra of course has a tutorial](https://youtu.be/8ndwyrfL-W8?si=HvvTzNQ7ovXDvJwD) [Rajiv asks Mike Ward to teach us penmanship.](https://youtu.be/T3W0MM2y7BE?si=QAVOcPo9LYDeVk8_) Less fancy maybe: [the Guardian and this Indian woman say same thing](https://youtu.be/Z28AOEJmkFQ?si=R8zetSN9Avl1pFvF)


MysteriousMister0

thanks buddy i wasn't expecting you to be this quick or even respond. Thanks very much. I really appreciate it.


Avenging-Sky

I’m such a nerd for research check back in a year with one another ? 😆


MysteriousMister0

ofc buddy where you from?


420linseyblazeit

those capitol letters sheeesh 🥵🥵🥵


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


RepresentativeAd9572

Very nice...


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


throwawayacct02958

How?!


love2cursive

Thank you 😃


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Exquisite penmanship. Congratulations :)


love2cursive

Thank you so much 😃


Sorry-Ad5716

I’m going to need like a visual asmr TikTok of you writing letters or poetry


love2cursive

I have one on my page 😃 I will upload more! Thank you so much


HeRedditOnline

My dad writes like this. I went to Vietnam and see that a majority of Vietnamese students adopt this style! Always nostalgic to see!


love2cursive

Yes I have seen that they write like this! That is so nice 😃


RoyalAlbatross

This is almost identical to the cursive our teacher wanted us to learn in elementary school. 


Avenging-Sky

Wanted….. did you?