Thank you for admitting me to the forum. Well I don't know if seventies is old these days, but....and as for the Aviator, I have had a private pilot's licence since 1972. I am a retired science lab technician, with backgrounds in electronics and air conditioning.
My grand father was a master watch and clock repairer. He also did a lot of engraving, his hand at copperplate was first class and his writing style beautiful. He interested me in the art of longhand writing. I have attended several calligraphy courses with some reasonable results. My thoughts are to look, observe, and try to glean some knowledge on how to beautify some of my attempts at writing. I do try to fit in a bit of practice in amongst doing antique car restorations as a hobby.
In case you wonder where I am, I am in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, the home of the Tassie Devil.
Rob.
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