Many people who develop an interest in nice pens soon become dissatisfied with their own handwriting. Here is a list of Web sites with instruction and supplies related to western penmanship, in alphabetical order.
The Art of Penmanship
Instructions on penmanship from FreeFactFinder.com
The Art of Writing
History and lessons on penmanship
Cursive Handwriting
Donna Young's cursive handwriting practice sheets
IAMPETH
The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting
John Neal Books
Calligraphy and penmanship supplies, books, and videos
Scribblers
Calligraphy supplies, calligraphy materials and the unique X-Height Calculator
Spencerian Key to Practical Penmanship
The Ames Historical Society web site with scans of several pages from the 1874 Spencerian penmanship manual
Spencerian Penmanship
Fascimile reproductions of the original Spencerian writing text and copy books used in schools in the 19th century published by Mott Media
Spencerian Script Penmanship and American Cursive Handwriting
The Web site of Master Calligrapher Michael Sull. Books, videos, supplies, and info on a week long Spencerian Script workshop. Materials related to Michael Sull's handwriting system, "American Cursive Handwriting" will soon be available
TECH-Writer.net
Articles on pens, penmanship and calligraphy
Tips for improving your handwriting
Article by Dyas A. Lawson with lnks to other related articles
The Washington Calligraphers Guild
A nonprofit organization of approximately 500 lettering artists who appreciate the lettering and book arts
The Write Fonts
An article and list of cursive handwriting fonts for teachers and students
Writing Can Help
Marie Picard's books for teaching penmanship to children
The Zanerian.com
Promoting the Art of Ornamental Penmanship. Spencerian and Copperplate styles. Includes many writing samples, and free online lessons
Ziller of Kansas City
Books and materials related penmanship taught through the Tamblyn School of Penmanship since the late 19th century
Don't forget to check out The Tokyo fountain pen scene.
