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Offline Ken Fraser

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American Cursive
« on: February 07, 2021, 08:15:08 AM »
American Cursive
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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2021, 04:40:03 PM »
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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2021, 09:18:19 PM »
What is the best resource for an American Cursive exemplar?  I learned cursive many years ago while I was in grade school and would like to improve my now sloppy handwriting.

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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2021, 06:48:58 AM »
Renovating sloppy handwriting is a journey that depends on what kinds of habits and how many of them you have formed over how many years.
Sometimes, all a person needs to do is slow down and improve the consistency in slant, shapes and spacing.
Other times, it's better to just start from scratch.
If you posted a sample of your penmanship, it would be easier to  offer suggestions.

There are several different penmanship styles and it's best to choose one that you think is beautiful.
Instagram is a good place to find a variety of cursive styles.

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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2021, 11:46:44 PM »
Thanks for the suggestion of searching through Instagram.  I was able to find a resource that will help me clean up my cursive.

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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2021, 09:34:24 AM »
What is the best resource for an American Cursive exemplar?  I learned cursive many years ago while I was in grade school and would like to improve my now sloppy handwriting.
@marilyns
You might find Michael Sull's book of interest.
You can see a preview of it (or buy it) here:
https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/american-cursive-handwriting-student

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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2021, 03:19:25 PM »
Thank you!  I will check it out.

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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2021, 10:44:33 AM »
Hi @marilyns , I also wanted to point out these great, free, resources by @daviddigi

- https://thepalmermethod.com/
- https://consistentcursive.com/

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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2021, 10:54:14 AM »
Thank you so much!

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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2021, 06:47:10 PM »
Thanks for the suggestion of searching through Instagram.  I was able to find a resource that will help me clean up my cursive.

What was it, Marilyn S., please?  I am in the same boat.

Thank you.
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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2021, 06:48:44 PM »
Hi @marilyns , I also wanted to point out these great, free, resources by @daviddigi

- https://thepalmermethod.com/
- https://consistentcursive.com/

Working my way through Mr. D's course now and enjoying it.  It looks a skosh different than the example at the head of this post.  For one the majuscule "C".  I like the Dr. V one . . . ooh la la.
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Re: American Cursive
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2021, 10:24:48 PM »
To "lyric" regarding Palmer method --my help was from as shown above from Flower City Letters.  It reminded me that it was the Palmer method that I learned many years ago as a 3rd grader.  I also plan to use the free resources by @david digi.