The lined paper I’m using in this video is custom-designed by me ☺ Due to the high level of interest and numerous questions, I hope to make it available in the future. If you're interested, please consider signing up for my weekly newsletter on my website: www.flourishedhope.com. This will keep you updated on the latest releases 🌸 Thank you!
About the journal you show at the end (with black cover and rings for the sheets) I have not seen one like that. Could you tell me where I can get it? Thanks in advance.
@@anna1417 Hello! The A5 6 ring binder that I use for my journaling system can be found here: www.amazon.com/dp/B09JBW4PYV?asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1NPTPKJJ30DWL&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=soohyunjung-20&linkId=0f2a787fadf38742c886a73dd9837545&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@anna1417 If you're interested in learning more about how I use the binder, please check out this video: th-cam.com/video/HmQ6lFfvywA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=c4PKE_iPGw9WGGfk
I am an old lady. When we were children we were taught cursive writing at school. This consisted of writing sentences over and over with a dip pen until a good level of clarity was achieved. Speed came much later as muscle memory developed. As an adult, it takes a long time to re-train the muscle memory you have employed since childhood but if you really want to change, it will require a lot of time and practice.
Oh, thank you for sharing your story. As a calligrapher, it makes me happy to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in school systems. I didn't have the opportunity to learn cursive writing in school, but as you said, it takes practice and time. I believe it's never too late to learn ☺️ Let us continue to pursue our love for letters and writing.
@FlourishedHope I suppose opinions vary here. I also had to learn cursive as a child. I have dyslexia. Cursive was a disaster for me to read & write. I had to take extra writing classes in both elementary school and high school because my writing is illegible. The writing warm up you mentioned is something I had to do. Making endless loops upon loops. Did it improve my hand writing? No. To this day and age my handwriting is still atrocious and yeah it's one of the primary reasons I don't journal. Perhaps it has to do with hand position, wrist angle and finger grip. I'd love a more detailed video about the ergonomics of writing properly.
This reminds me of what was written on our writing booklets when I was a small child (1970s): Slow at first, faster later (The Dutch was: Eerst langzaam, dan snel).
Not as old as you ma'am because I didn't use a dip pen, but I did spend hours upon hours copying the Palmer Method. When I take my time, it looks exactly like the palmer method, but when I write normally (too fast) it looks like garbage. Funny how the muscle memory has stuck with me 40+ years that if I take my time it looks exactly like the script I was taught.
@@LouisGiliberto Amazing! I wish I had the opportunity to learn from a young age. But one of my favorite mottos is, 'It’s never too late to start learning!'
I’m 71 years old and have been dealing with Parkinson’s Disease for over 15 years now. One issue with this disease is the progression of small, cramped handwriting. only in the last 5 years have I been forced to switch to digital calendars and planners. I now want to start the journey of re-training neural pathways by handwriting on paper again. I am also learning to sketch. None of this is easy with hand tremors, but I have also learned that when I draw, the tremors nearly cease while I am sketching. I thank you for your content. It’s like listening to my daughter walk me through the process of recapturing a skill that has almost completely vanished from my life. Jim in Oregon
Good for you, Jim! I loved reading your comment and your determination to learn/re-learn these skills. My father-in-law has Parkinson’s but he refuses to do anything that might help with his symptoms. Wonderful that you have a daughter who is there, cheering you on!
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story and words of encouragement. I truly admire your determination to reignite your love for handwriting despite the extra challenges you face. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and found the tips helpful! It truly warms my heart to know that I can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life 🙏💖
@@dcslye8330 I absolutely feel compassion for your father-in-law. The non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s can be as, if not more, debilitating than the motor symptoms. And they are invisible to others. Apathy is the one non-motor symptom that bothers me the most. I have to force myself to get out and be with other men and to plan something every week to do with my amazing wife. I finally decided that I can sit home and stare at my knees or live life to the fullest. I pray your father-in-law will put his disease into perspective and get outside. Thanks for your kind and heartfelt words. They mean a great deal to me.
I’m nearly 80 yrs.old & I’ve found over my years of Journaling that it depends what writing tool I use. A ‘rounded’ end produces a lot neater writing from me rather than a cheap Pen does, so does a Pencil. It just takes patience I suppose.
I am absolutely one of those people that writes too fast because I’m afraid of losing my train of thought. I’d love to slow down to write more legibly. Great video and tips - and very encouraging.
If it is important to journal. I scribble so I don't lose the train of thought then go back and think about what I really want to remember and take the time. I've found if I dont, much later I regret the mess. Maybe someday my grandchildren will read it. If they CAN read it, I win. 😂
I do this too and if I want to try to write more neat then I make a bullet point list on my phone of the topics I want to bring up so that I don't need to feel the stress of forgetting.
Aww, your kind message uplifted my spirit. I hope my video offers a gentle nudge toward your personal goals and brings a refreshing boost to your handwriting journey ✍️💕
I started working on my handwriting six years ago. I practice Spencerian cursive. I learned cursive in grade school over fifty years ago and it's the most comfortable way of writing for me. For those who want to try a fountain pen but are afraid to buy an expensive pen, I suggest the Pilot Varsity and Zebra disposable pens. They may be cheap, but they are a low risk way to get into the fountain pen world.
I too learned cursive in grade school in the 50s but my handwriting was never very legible. Having retired a couple years ago, I've developed a fascination with fountain pens and improving my handwriting. It is now much more readable but not as pretty as I would like. Fountain pens definitely help. I have several (about 20) but they are mostly cheap, sorry economical, ones costing less than $10 each. But I also use the Zebra disposable pens. They write well.
Thank you for sharing your story ☺️ As a calligrapher, it makes me so happy to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in schools. I’m also a fan of Zebra pens, just like I mentioned in the video ✍️ Regardless of the tools we use, I hope we all continue to nurture our love for writing! 💕
Brilliant! I've been collecting fountain pens and inks since the start of this year, and I totally agree-there are so many economical options available! ☺️ For me, my love for fountain pens has really boosted my desire to practice consistently. Zebra pens are an absolute joy as well.
I have a few disposable fountain pens I like for writing notes and signing cards and such. The paper really does make the difference. We also got into calligraphy as teenagers and had a set with the interchangeable colour cartridges and pen tips. Funny, I've been thinking a lot lately about working to improve my penmanship for work notes. We still use paper charting and trying to read some people's writing is practically unsafe 😅
Growing up I had very unique handwriting that I really liked. I was also an artist. Unfortunately in my twenties I broke one of my fingers on my right hand and never got it set properly so it healed in a way that made my writing much more difficult, illegible and literally painful. I pretty much stopped completely for years. I'm going back to college as an adult now and I want to improve my note-taking, so I've been working on it over the past few months. I'm happy to report that it has improved, also the pain in my hand/arm has been greatly reduced with continued practice. My cursive is still atrocious but print has always been more my style. These are really good tips and I can confirm that using tools you truly enjoy makes a huge difference. I've decided to invest in some good quality japanese style notebooks and pens because it just makes the experience better and makes me want to keep doing it! Also, I just love the quote and will be using it for practice :)
First of all, thank you for opening up and sharing your honest journey with handwriting 🥹 I admire your passion and dedication to improving your handwriting despite the challenges you've faced due to your medical condition. My heart is full knowing that you found my video encouraging and helpful. I'm rooting for you in both your handwriting journey and your college studies. Let’s keep growing together! ❤️🔥
@@FlourishedHope thank you so much! I got some supplies last week including some brush pens that I absolutely love. I even started practicing calligraphy with them and have seen improvement in even just a week! Still needs a lot of work but looks good enough to make headers for my notes and dates for journal entries. Very excited! Thank you for the encouragement 💙
The perfect tools are a game changer! Finding my favorite pens, paper, etc. has completely changed how much time I want to spend on journaling. It’s been much more fun! And I’m worth it.
3:28 heres a tip in notetaking i do in class: take a scrap paper, and write as fast as you need to keep pace with the class and/or teacher, while also making it a bit readable. then later on you can write it cleanly and legibly, this is what i do but if you have better tips pls tell me i keep forgetting to rewrite my notes lol
Wow! That’s exactly what I did during my university years. To speed up the process, I sometimes typed my notes since I type faster than I write, which reduced the need to rewrite them. Another trick I used was recording lectures, so I could listen to important points I didn’t fully capture in my notes.
I recorded my lectures too! I couldn't take notes AND focus on the lecture, but taking the time to write them out after was also a struggle. I loved cue cards for studying but they were also the bane of my existence 😂
I completely understand that handwriting is a form of self-expression. My goal is to provide guidance for those who feel stuck because of their 'bad' handwriting. As I mentioned, don’t let not having 'perfect' handwriting stop you from starting your journaling journey. That said, I’ve realized that revisiting journal entries is one of the best ways to fully enjoy the benefits of journaling. For me personally, having legible handwriting makes it easier to look back and 'relearn' important life lessons I’ve already encountered but may have forgotten ✍️
@FlourishedHope Your guide is definitely useful! To train, it's great, but I don't think that one shouldn't expect such neat handwriting every day (at least not for us laymen). Legibility is of course a must, but for me, it's better to write down what I think and feel, than to put too much effort into the form. That said, on days when I'm calm and content, and the strikes flow regularly, I do enjoy the movement of the pen and the result as well!
I took caligraphy in high school in the 80s. I spent at least 1 to 2 hours everyday practicing caligraphy and it took my handwriting to a different level, even adding flairs to certain letters. Once in a while, I would show what I can do with a caligraphy pen to my kids and their jaws dropped. 😂
Wow! Penmanship is truly an art that feels distant for many younger generations, but I'm thrilled to see you sharing its beauty and mastery with your kids! I hope to inspire and pass on this love to the next generation as well ✍️
In elementary school I would frequently go to the first page of every new letter in the dictionary and sketch the typeface of the letters. My classmates and teacher were amazed. I never realized typefaces were considered an art form. I took my love for clear lettering into my cursive writing and although it no longer is as neat as I get older, if I slow down a bit and do the muscle exercises you talk about, I still surprise myself.
Thank you for sharing your handwriting journey! It’s amazing how such a skill can last a lifetime. I always wished I had the opportunity to learn cursive at a younger age, but I’m trying to live by my mantra: it’s never too late to start. I was happy to hear that public schools are bringing cursive back into the curriculum. In this digital age, I believe it will benefit the next generation ✍️💕
@@FlourishedHope It's very hard, and I still struggle with it, but I'm trying to make it my personal motto. It was really validating to see you talk about it here. ❤️
I just found your channel today and this is already like my 5th video to watch. All are so inspiring and beautiful! Every year one of my goals is to get more into calligraphy and improve my handwriting. I usually fall off of my formal practice 2 months in. Ugh. I'm going to combine it with my journaling now and I think it will stick for much longer. Thank you for all the tips you left here!
Wow! These were very helpful! I've been journaling since I was little and the part where you said that we write fast because we're afraid that we might forget what we want to write really resonated with me. As this year started, I wanted to improve my penmanship and not stress about the thoughts going away by maintaining a calm and peaceful journaling process. Thank you very much!
TH-cam recommended your recent three part journal video and I thought your handwriting / lettering was really nice. I'm going to try and improve my handwriting as sometimes even I cannot read things I have written.
OMG this is fantastic information! The comment about bad writing, not equalling poor hand control but poor mind control. Then you further explained the idea of in a hurry that thoughts will be forgotten, or hurting to write b/c some one is waiting for you, or the information is coming at you quickly. Your hand not keeping up with your mind is the issue as the letters then lose their proper form!! This was a HUGE ah ha moment for me. Loved all of your tips here thank you thank you thank you for this video!
Aw, thank you for such a thoughtful comment☺️ It's fascinating how closely our mind and physical performance are connected. I'm so glad you found value in the tips I shared. I wish you all the best on your handwriting journey! ✍️💕
I can relate to all of that as well as having graded school papers for years which lead to my handwriting suffering even more. Add to that breaking my hand-writing wrist last year making it difficult to control writing movements, and you have a recipe for disaster. I’m hoping to begin scripture writing in an effort to do better, using the tips given here. I need to download that practice page, I believe.
College note taking wrecked my already quirky handwriting. I learned handwriting with a cartridge fountain pen back in the ‘60’s and find French script very attractive. Thanks for the tips!
I’m in my sixties. We started learning cursive by practicing motions while sitting correctly. We did this even before we knew how to write words. It’s what you refer to as “drills” and “warmups”. I had “penmanship” as a class through fourth grade. I never did well, but my writing was legible. I never realized how legible when I found some old high school and early college work. It looked really good and was quite legible. But I’ve been on keyboards since the 1980s writing by hand less often. My handwriting now is very illegible. Use it or lose it I guess. But seeing what I to do made,e realize I’m very capable of doing this. I just need to practice again.
Oh, I enjoyed reading your comment! I always wished I had the opportunity to learn cursive in school, but I remind myself that it’s never too late to start. I hope my video serves as a gentle nudge toward your handwriting goals and helps refresh your childhood memories ✍️💕
I want to start journalling, and your tips are very helpful as my handwriting is not good. I learnt so many very important tips from your well explained video. Thanks
That’s fantastic to hear! I’m so happy my tips helped you see such great improvements. Huge applause to you for putting them into practice! Keep at it-you’re off to a wonderful start! 🥰
The mindset is also what I noticed affects my writing. I always feel dissatisfied after writing something in haste. While I always felt satisfied when I took the time to write down what I wanted to write
My favorite part of being an adult is that I'm not stuck with using the cursive I learned in school. I can explore new forms of handwriting. Thanks for these tips!
Really enjoyed your video! Decades ago I taught myself calligraphy and letter illumination. This style was adapted to my everyday writing, transitioning from cursive (The Palmer Method) to calligraphy using a conventional ballpoint pen and not a nib. It has served me well. However, constantly using a keyboard for communication versus writing has deteriorated s the “neatness” of my writing. This video gave me encouragement and hope to reverse that trend! As you said…it’s all tied to muscle memory. If one does not write on a regular basis, hand muscles get weak, albeit sloppy writing. Excited to once again use a fountain pen! Nothing looks more beautiful than a bright blue ink! For my daily calendar and mini journaling I use a Hobonichi Techo Cousin A5. Amazing planner (Tomoe River paper). THANK YOU and looking forward to more handwriting videos!
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m so glad you found value in the tips I shared. I believe the importance and joy of handwriting are more crucial than ever in this digital age. I hope my video serves as a gentle reminder to help you rediscover your passion for handwriting ✍️💕
You are amazing. I liked your accent and pacing of speech, very understandable for non native English speakers, like me. I liked your comments on how one feels and thinks, because this way your address the matter more holistic. I liked the understandable steps you suggest. I liked the free downloadable exercises. Bravo, go on! By the way, I'm an architect but work as middle school teacher and have calligraphy as one of my hobbies, mostly with fountain pens and pilot parallel (which I use for grading and short comments and my students admire) You gave me some useful ideas to give my students to improve their handwriting.
Wow! It sounds like we have a lot in common! As a mom of two young kids, I have so much respect for teachers. I truly appreciate your kind and encouraging words. My heart is full knowing that you found some helpful tips to pass on the love of handwriting to the younger generations. Thank you for your thoughtful comment! ☺️
I had a stroke in 1994. It affected my handwriting & it is legible as long as I write slower, but if I am in a hurry to take notes...well, later I am not sure why I took notes because I couldn't read them! I want to start writing letters & sending cards to my kids. Thank you because this will be so much help. New subscriber
Oh, thank you so much for sharing your story and struggles. I admire how you keep moving forward despite your condition. I hope my video serves as gentle encouragement for achieving your handwriting goals. Sending letters and cards to your loved ones sounds lovely! 🥰
Writing with a fountain pen with my favorite ink gives me joy. Seeing you ink up the Twsbi with Emerald de Chivor made me happy. Your bonus tip on uniformity of height, spacing, and angles was helpful. I loved your quote on being brave enough to suck ❤ Thanks for the free downloads. Have you visited a Fountain Pen show?
Oh, it's lovely to connect with a fellow fountain pen enthusiast! I find it fascinating how the fountain pen world can be like a rabbit hole once you dive in. Attending a Fountain Pen Show would be a dream! It sounds like you've been to one-do you have any recommendations or advice on which shows to attend?
@@FlourishedHope Yesssss!! It’s a dream come true, imagine having all your favorite stores in one place plus more that you didn’t know, lol. There is a fountain pen show almost every month all over the world. There was one in Washington D.C ( this is the biggest in U.S for 5 days) There is one in the next few days in San Francisco for 3 days. If you search for ‘Fountain Pen Show in 2024’ in TH-cam you can see the whole show walkthrough and some amazing hauls by people. My first one was in Los Angeles, 2 years back. I am planning to go to SF pen show this week. Hope you get a chance to attend one of these. There was also a Stationery Fest in New York by Yoseka Stationery this month, heard it was great. They had both fountain pens and stationery, both of them are my favorites 😃 It is good to connect with a fellow fountain pen enthusiast too ❤️
@@FlourishedHope I just attended the San Francisco Pen Show, (Aug 23-25). It was lovely to meet the makers, vendors and see all the pens and inks that bring us joy in one space. A perk is to be able to see all the pens, test them out and find out what we like before we purchase. There is 1, at times 2 pen shows a month around the world. There is 'Scriptus Toronto Pen Show' on Oct 27. If you google 'Fountain Pen Shows 2024' you can see all of the shows for this year. Another best part for me was to be able to custom grind my nibs from the best Nib Meisters in the show. I got an Naginata togi, Kodachi, Oblique, Fude, Stub and an Architect grind this time :) Along with pens there were a lot of Stationery, stamps, Stickers...It can get overwhelming but if you can plan ahead it can be fun. Hope you get to go to a pen show too.
This video is so interesting because I was just thinking about this. I was a surgical scheduler and had to write legibly in block letters for years! It’s a time-consuming way to write, now I’m trying to untrained myself from doing that and it is very difficult. It had to look like type written print before we could do that on computers so now I’m trying to go back to my beautiful handwriting I once had and it is very very hard, but I can see with practice that it can be achieved. Thank you for this.
I loved reading your story about rediscovering your beautiful handwriting. Thank you for sharing! The script I demonstrated in the video is called Monoline Italic. I'm currently in the process of creating practice worksheets to help you learn it. Would this be something you're interested in? If so, consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel or signing up for my weekly newsletter at www.flourishedhope.com. This way, you'll stay connected and receive updates on my latest releases 🌸 Thank you so much for your interest!
My handwriting looks like that of a third grader. But when I was in school, I was so obsessed with my handwriting being perfect, that I drove my teachers crazy. They just told me to write quicker, so that's what I do. What is even funnier, is that my style of handwriting apparently runs in my family. Sometimes my handwriting is indistinguishable from my relatives. But you are very right about the handwriting test. There are definitely letters that I could work on to improve. And everybody should continue to develop their handwriting skills, even in this age of keyboards and speech to text❤❤❤
I loved reading your genuine and humorous story! I truly admire your soft heart and your constant desire to learn and improve. I hope you found helpful tips in the video for your handwriting journey! ✍️💕
Your video was so useful to help me get back to handwriting. I am trying to journal every day but I don’t feel comfortable with my handwriting legibility. I got a lot of good tips and ideas from this video. Have you thought on uploading another video to help with handwriting posture? How to hold a pen properly, how to prevent getting fatigue quickly on your hand while writing? I feel that could be helpful to learn from someone like you considering your experience. Thank you so much for your content!
Reading your comment truly made my day! It’s amazing to hear that my video inspired you to get back into handwriting. As a calligrapher, I’ve learned that having the right posture is one of the most crucial aspects to focus on. One quick tip I can share is to find your ‘sweet spot’ on the desk-it can make a big difference. Another is to develop a ‘light hand,’ which involves training specific muscles to apply just the necessary force without relying on a tight ‘death grip.’ This prevents fatigue in your hands and arms. I’ll definitely keep this in mind for a future video-thank you for the great suggestion!
When I started writing a diary in 2020, I found that my handwriting improved over time. Of course, it is good to go for a good handwriting from the beginning - well-formed letters and good spacing -, but it will get better as you do it. Practice does make perfect.
Thank you for sharing your journey ☺️ I completely agree with what I wanted to convey in this video: don’t let “bad handwriting” hold you back from starting your journal. With the right tips and practice, progress will definitely come-sometimes even faster than you might expect.
Hello Liz Wonderful video, absolutely gorgeous writing. I'm trying to learn Cursive, it's so beautiful. I have a couple of fountain pens, but I love my Lamy for left handers. Some people say that it doesn’t matter about a left handed pen, not a thing etc. but I've found it writes so smoothly and non scratchy, and it's cartridges rather than a bottle of ink, I'm a very clumsy leftie!! I don't care, I'm so happy when I'm writing. Lovely video, thank you so much. I've just suscribed ❤
Thanks so much for this video. I love journaling and taking notes but often I am so disappointed and upset about my hand writing now I have some very good tips to follow.
Nothing but beauty in this video. Absolutely beautiful. The penmanship ain't too shabby either. Psalm 25:5-I had to look it up. That's a good one. Hope to see your custom-designed, lined paper soon. I think many will order it when it is available.
Oh, thank you for your detailed and kind comment! Psalm 25:5 is close to my heart as well 🥰 If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to my channel to stay updated on the latest releases, including the custom lined guidesheet. Thank you!
Thank you for your very inspirational video. I'm left handed and struggled with my handwriting for ever. Thank yuh ou for the free drill work sheets. These will be useful warm up tools before I start drawing as well. Bless you ❤
Ahh, Arial is definitely a great standard font! As a calligrapher, I often look at how some fonts write numbers. I'm so glad my video could inspire you ☺️
This video was so relaxing to watch - your handwriting is so beautiful. I have downloaded your practice sheets and have two sets of Zebra pens in my cart (get yourself an affiliate link!) but for now I'm going to raid my daughter's pen stash. I have always rushed my writing, and it shows. I'm going to try to slow down and enjoy it. I'm also going to watch some of your journal and planner videos. I use my phone a lot but I do like having a daily and weekly tracker and list that I keep on paper. Just subscribed, thank you.
Oh, thank you for your lovely comment. It warmed my heart to read and imagine your journey 🥰-especially how you borrowed your daughter's pen 💕. I'm glad you resonated with some of my tips. It may sound cliché, but learning to slow down really helps! I’m rooting for your progress in both your handwriting and journaling! 🌿
I’ve searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font too, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find it either 🙁. The font style featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." I recommend finding a similar style that appeals to you, and once you do, you can create an alphabet practice sheet. I made mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word. I'm currently in the process of creating practice worksheets to help you learn it. Would this be something you're interested in? If so, consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel or signing up for my weekly newsletter at www.flourishedhope.com/. This way, you'll stay connected and receive updates on my latest releases 🌸 Thank you so much for your interest!
Thank you for your lovely comment! As a calligrapher, it makes me happy to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in school systems. Let us continue to pursue our love for letters and writing ✍️💕
thank you so much this really helped me beacause i suck at writing way back then but i realise i need better writing now i write beatufully cus i joined a journalism club thank you so much i fixed it
Finally someone who uses the same handwriting pen as me. I use it because I'm a heavy hand writer and it is my favorite pen to write with other than the pilot felt pen and the frixxion erasable pen
Oh, it’s great to connect with a like-minded person! 🥰 Finding a tool that suits your hand really does make a difference in the joy of handwriting, doesn’t it?
What I have learn about handwritings is that if you starts drawing (anything you like scenes, animal or any graffiti) it makes your handwriting drastically improved. I, myself, in my schooldays had very poor handwriting. But one of my friends like to draw, I saw his work and like it so I started to draw. As I got good in drawing my handwriting improved unintentionally just by watching my fellow classmates good handwriting.
Thank you for sharing your handwriting journey! It’s interesting how we learn through both visual and mental training, as well as through muscle memory-even through drawing. It’s fascinating how the people around us can influence us in subtle yet significant ways! ☺️
Thank you 🙏 for your Video so much. I have a Son that really needs help and your Video will do it. Also one of the Comments recommended the Pilot Varsity disposable Fountain Pens. 🖋️ That’s a great way to start out cheaper also. I’m a Pen aficionado and the Pilot pens are the best especially the Pilot G2 Medium.07 and now I buy the Pilot G2 .07 “ PENSTYLUS” Model with a Stylus Tip for Tablets and Cellphones . I can use my Smartphone with Work Gloves on, that’s huge for us men that wear work gloves all the time. You can buy Refills, they come in different colors, Plus the G2 Pocket Clip is also the best in the World.
It sounds like you’re already very passionate about handwriting and finding pens that suit your needs perfectly! 👍 I hope your son also found some valuable tips in the video. Thank you for your lovely comment!
3:20 so that is why! When I'm giving exam I cannot even read my handwriting. When I'm home I think that is why my handwriting changes during the test, Finally I found the reason 🙏🏻
The way you explained it so vividly made me smile 🦝🦊 I hope some of the tips I’ve shared help you approach your handwriting journey with clearer direction, despite the obstacles you face with ADHD 🙏💖
I enjoyed your video and have subscribed to your channel. I teach handwriting in school so I wrote down some of your tips that were appropriate for 3rd grade. I have also started Journaling after watching your My 5 Part Journal, it was excellent.
Oh, reading your comment totally made my day 🥲 As a calligrapher, I'm thrilled to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in schools. I didn't get the chance to learn cursive myself, but I believe it's never too late to start ☺️ Let us continue to pursue our love for letters, writing, and journaling. My heart goes out to you and the younger generations 🙏
Thanks for the ideas. My problem is that my hand was damaged a decade ago, and osteoarthritis has set in. The pain affects my handwriting, and I can't read it anymore (like writing cursive did back in high school - had to give it up and print) I have to learn to change the natural writing position of my hand. I think focusing on another font may help. If I can find that font you spoke about, I think I'll try that one ~
Thank you for sharing your genuine story. I truly admire your perseverance and dedication to improving your handwriting, especially in the face of additional challenges. Your determination is truly inspiring! I’ve searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font too, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find it either 🙁. The font style featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." I recommend finding a similar style that appeals to you, and once you do, you can create an alphabet practice sheet. I made mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word. I'm currently in the process of creating practice worksheets to help you learn it. Would this be something you're interested in? If so, consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel or signing up for my weekly newsletter at www.flourishedhope.com/. This way, you'll stay connected and receive updates on my latest releases 🌸 Thank you so much for your interest!
Definitely love Sara Sara pens. They are what they say: sara sara. I kept saying to people once, that I moved to Japan for the stationery. It's too good. They have bad stationery as well. But good stationery is accesible for everyday people.
The lined paper I’m using in this video is custom-designed by me ☺ Due to the high level of interest and numerous questions, I hope to make it available in the future. If you're interested, please consider signing up for my weekly newsletter on my website: www.flourishedhope.com. This will keep you updated on the latest releases 🌸 Thank you!
my handwriting is perfect. just watching so that I could give feedbacks to the kids I tutor
About the journal you show at the end (with black cover and rings for the sheets) I have not seen one like that. Could you tell me where I can get it?
Thanks in advance.
@@anna1417 Hello! The A5 6 ring binder that I use for my journaling system can be found here: www.amazon.com/dp/B09JBW4PYV?asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1NPTPKJJ30DWL&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=soohyunjung-20&linkId=0f2a787fadf38742c886a73dd9837545&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@anna1417 If you're interested in learning more about how I use the binder, please check out this video: th-cam.com/video/HmQ6lFfvywA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=c4PKE_iPGw9WGGfk
@@FlourishedHope Thank you! 🙏🏼
I am an old lady. When we were children we were taught cursive writing at school. This consisted of writing sentences over and over with a dip pen until a good level of clarity was achieved. Speed came much later as muscle memory developed. As an adult, it takes a long time to re-train the muscle memory you have employed since childhood but if you really want to change, it will require a lot of time and practice.
Oh, thank you for sharing your story. As a calligrapher, it makes me happy to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in school systems. I didn't have the opportunity to learn cursive writing in school, but as you said, it takes practice and time. I believe it's never too late to learn ☺️ Let us continue to pursue our love for letters and writing.
@FlourishedHope I suppose opinions vary here.
I also had to learn cursive as a child. I have dyslexia.
Cursive was a disaster for me to read & write.
I had to take extra writing classes in both elementary school and high school because my writing is illegible.
The writing warm up you mentioned is something I had to do. Making endless loops upon loops.
Did it improve my hand writing? No.
To this day and age my handwriting is still atrocious and yeah it's one of the primary reasons I don't journal.
Perhaps it has to do with hand position, wrist angle and finger grip. I'd love a more detailed video about the ergonomics of writing properly.
This reminds me of what was written on our writing booklets when I was a small child (1970s): Slow at first, faster later (The Dutch was: Eerst langzaam, dan snel).
Not as old as you ma'am because I didn't use a dip pen, but I did spend hours upon hours copying the Palmer Method. When I take my time, it looks exactly like the palmer method, but when I write normally (too fast) it looks like garbage. Funny how the muscle memory has stuck with me 40+ years that if I take my time it looks exactly like the script I was taught.
@@LouisGiliberto Amazing! I wish I had the opportunity to learn from a young age. But one of my favorite mottos is, 'It’s never too late to start learning!'
I’m 71 years old and have been dealing with Parkinson’s Disease for over 15 years now. One issue with this disease is the progression of small, cramped handwriting. only in the last 5 years have I been forced to switch to digital calendars and planners. I now want to start the journey of re-training neural pathways by handwriting on paper again. I am also learning to sketch. None of this is easy with hand tremors, but I have also learned that when I draw, the tremors nearly cease while I am sketching. I thank you for your content. It’s like listening to my daughter walk me through the process of recapturing a skill that has almost completely vanished from my life. Jim in Oregon
Good for you, Jim! I loved reading your comment and your determination to learn/re-learn these skills. My father-in-law has Parkinson’s but he refuses to do anything that might help with his symptoms. Wonderful that you have a daughter who is there, cheering you on!
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story and words of encouragement. I truly admire your determination to reignite your love for handwriting despite the extra challenges you face. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and found the tips helpful! It truly warms my heart to know that I can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life 🙏💖
@@dcslye8330 I absolutely feel compassion for your father-in-law. The non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s can be as, if not more, debilitating than the motor symptoms. And they are invisible to others. Apathy is the one non-motor symptom that bothers me the most. I have to force myself to get out and be with other men and to plan something every week to do with my amazing wife. I finally decided that I can sit home and stare at my knees or live life to the fullest. I pray your father-in-law will put his disease into perspective and get outside. Thanks for your kind and heartfelt words. They mean a great deal to me.
Just watching someone write with good handwriting gives me a feeling of peace. Thank you for the video. I will definitely try those tips.
I’m nearly 80 yrs.old & I’ve found over my years of Journaling that it depends what writing tool I use. A ‘rounded’ end produces a lot neater writing from me rather than a cheap Pen does, so does a Pencil. It just takes patience I suppose.
I am absolutely one of those people that writes too fast because I’m afraid of losing my train of thought. I’d love to slow down to write more legibly. Great video and tips - and very encouraging.
Reading your comment really warms my heart. I also remind myself that it's okay to slow down... I’m rooting for you too!
If it is important to journal. I scribble so I don't lose the train of thought then go back and think about what I really want to remember and take the time. I've found if I dont, much later I regret the mess. Maybe someday my grandchildren will read it. If they CAN read it, I win. 😂
I get going so fast that sometimes I omit words. It was an English professor that told me I was thinking much faster than my hands could keep up.
I do this too and if I want to try to write more neat then I make a bullet point list on my phone of the topics I want to bring up so that I don't need to feel the stress of forgetting.
Not only are you an accomplished calligrapher, you are a skillful teacher and speaker. Well done. Thank you.
Aww, your kind message uplifted my spirit. I hope my video offers a gentle nudge toward your personal goals and brings a refreshing boost to your handwriting journey ✍️💕
Finding a good teacher is like finding gold. I honor your achievements and thank you for sharing.
Aww, I really appreciate your lovely comment ☺️ It lifts my spirits!
I started working on my handwriting six years ago. I practice Spencerian cursive. I learned cursive in grade school over fifty years ago and it's the most comfortable way of writing for me.
For those who want to try a fountain pen but are afraid to buy an expensive pen, I suggest the Pilot Varsity and Zebra disposable pens. They may be cheap, but they are a low risk way to get into the fountain pen world.
I too learned cursive in grade school in the 50s but my handwriting was never very legible. Having retired a couple years ago, I've developed a fascination with fountain pens and improving my handwriting. It is now much more readable but not as pretty as I would like. Fountain pens definitely help. I have several (about 20) but they are mostly cheap, sorry economical, ones costing less than $10 each. But I also use the Zebra disposable pens. They write well.
Thank you for sharing your story ☺️ As a calligrapher, it makes me so happy to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in schools. I’m also a fan of Zebra pens, just like I mentioned in the video ✍️ Regardless of the tools we use, I hope we all continue to nurture our love for writing! 💕
Brilliant! I've been collecting fountain pens and inks since the start of this year, and I totally agree-there are so many economical options available! ☺️ For me, my love for fountain pens has really boosted my desire to practice consistently. Zebra pens are an absolute joy as well.
Lamy Safari is a highly recommended, affordable fountain pen that is NOT disposable. It is also great for sketching.
I have a few disposable fountain pens I like for writing notes and signing cards and such. The paper really does make the difference. We also got into calligraphy as teenagers and had a set with the interchangeable colour cartridges and pen tips. Funny, I've been thinking a lot lately about working to improve my penmanship for work notes. We still use paper charting and trying to read some people's writing is practically unsafe 😅
Growing up I had very unique handwriting that I really liked. I was also an artist. Unfortunately in my twenties I broke one of my fingers on my right hand and never got it set properly so it healed in a way that made my writing much more difficult, illegible and literally painful. I pretty much stopped completely for years. I'm going back to college as an adult now and I want to improve my note-taking, so I've been working on it over the past few months. I'm happy to report that it has improved, also the pain in my hand/arm has been greatly reduced with continued practice. My cursive is still atrocious but print has always been more my style. These are really good tips and I can confirm that using tools you truly enjoy makes a huge difference. I've decided to invest in some good quality japanese style notebooks and pens because it just makes the experience better and makes me want to keep doing it! Also, I just love the quote and will be using it for practice :)
First of all, thank you for opening up and sharing your honest journey with handwriting 🥹 I admire your passion and dedication to improving your handwriting despite the challenges you've faced due to your medical condition. My heart is full knowing that you found my video encouraging and helpful. I'm rooting for you in both your handwriting journey and your college studies. Let’s keep growing together! ❤️🔥
@@FlourishedHope thank you so much! I got some supplies last week including some brush pens that I absolutely love. I even started practicing calligraphy with them and have seen improvement in even just a week! Still needs a lot of work but looks good enough to make headers for my notes and dates for journal entries. Very excited! Thank you for the encouragement 💙
The perfect tools are a game changer!
Finding my favorite pens, paper, etc. has completely changed how much time I want to spend on journaling. It’s been much more fun!
And I’m worth it.
@@deekang6244 Couldn't agree with you more! I think that's part of the reason why the world of fountain pens has an entrance but no exit 😅
That's awesome! Most ppl in college now just type their notes but handwriting is proven to be more impactful on your memory and understanding!
3:28 heres a tip in notetaking i do in class: take a scrap paper, and write as fast as you need to keep pace with the class and/or teacher, while also making it a bit readable. then later on you can write it cleanly and legibly, this is what i do but if you have better tips pls tell me i keep forgetting to rewrite my notes lol
Wow! That’s exactly what I did during my university years. To speed up the process, I sometimes typed my notes since I type faster than I write, which reduced the need to rewrite them. Another trick I used was recording lectures, so I could listen to important points I didn’t fully capture in my notes.
I recorded my lectures too! I couldn't take notes AND focus on the lecture, but taking the time to write them out after was also a struggle. I loved cue cards for studying but they were also the bane of my existence 😂
I think it's cool that my journal reflects the mood of the day. Calm and happy - beautiful writing, tired or stressed - near illegible.
Right? I can always tell what my true mood was by my handwriting, regardless of what I wrote.
I completely understand that handwriting is a form of self-expression. My goal is to provide guidance for those who feel stuck because of their 'bad' handwriting. As I mentioned, don’t let not having 'perfect' handwriting stop you from starting your journaling journey.
That said, I’ve realized that revisiting journal entries is one of the best ways to fully enjoy the benefits of journaling. For me personally, having legible handwriting makes it easier to look back and 'relearn' important life lessons I’ve already encountered but may have forgotten ✍️
@FlourishedHope Your guide is definitely useful! To train, it's great, but I don't think that one shouldn't expect such neat handwriting every day (at least not for us laymen). Legibility is of course a must, but for me, it's better to write down what I think and feel, than to put too much effort into the form. That said, on days when I'm calm and content, and the strikes flow regularly, I do enjoy the movement of the pen and the result as well!
I took caligraphy in high school in the 80s. I spent at least 1 to 2 hours everyday practicing caligraphy and it took my handwriting to a different level, even adding flairs to certain letters. Once in a while, I would show what I can do with a caligraphy pen to my kids and their jaws dropped. 😂
Wow! Penmanship is truly an art that feels distant for many younger generations, but I'm thrilled to see you sharing its beauty and mastery with your kids! I hope to inspire and pass on this love to the next generation as well ✍️
WAIT HOW OLD ARE YOU THEN, 200+ ?!
In elementary school I would frequently go to the first page of every new letter in the dictionary and sketch the typeface of the letters. My classmates and teacher were amazed. I never realized typefaces were considered an art form. I took my love for clear lettering into my cursive writing and although it no longer is as neat as I get older, if I slow down a bit and do the muscle exercises you talk about, I still surprise myself.
Thank you for sharing your handwriting journey! It’s amazing how such a skill can last a lifetime. I always wished I had the opportunity to learn cursive at a younger age, but I’m trying to live by my mantra: it’s never too late to start. I was happy to hear that public schools are bringing cursive back into the curriculum. In this digital age, I believe it will benefit the next generation ✍️💕
Be brave enough to be bad at something new!! I love this!! Thank you so much for this video. ❤️
I'm so glad you resonated with the quote too! It's a simple concept, but it really helped me get over myself a lot ☺️
@@FlourishedHope It's very hard, and I still struggle with it, but I'm trying to make it my personal motto. It was really validating to see you talk about it here. ❤️
I just found your channel today and this is already like my 5th video to watch. All are so inspiring and beautiful! Every year one of my goals is to get more into calligraphy and improve my handwriting. I usually fall off of my formal practice 2 months in. Ugh. I'm going to combine it with my journaling now and I think it will stick for much longer. Thank you for all the tips you left here!
My handwriting is complete garbage. I take notes and go back and sometimes can't read them. This video was really helpful, thanks so much! Subscribed!
I’m so glad you found value in the tips I’ve shared. I’m rooting for you on your handwriting journey ✍️
Wow! These were very helpful! I've been journaling since I was little and the part where you said that we write fast because we're afraid that we might forget what we want to write really resonated with me. As this year started, I wanted to improve my penmanship and not stress about the thoughts going away by maintaining a calm and peaceful journaling process. Thank you very much!
Agreed about writing fast to keep from forgetting. I've been trying to slow down my writing in order to better reflect on what I'm writing about.
It truly warms my heart to hear that the video resonated with you and helped you find a sense of peace in your journaling process! 🙏💖
TH-cam recommended your recent three part journal video and I thought your handwriting / lettering was really nice. I'm going to try and improve my handwriting as sometimes even I cannot read things I have written.
OMG this is fantastic information! The comment about bad writing, not equalling poor hand control but poor mind control. Then you further explained the idea of in a hurry that thoughts will be forgotten, or hurting to write b/c some one is waiting for you, or the information is coming at you quickly. Your hand not keeping up with your mind is the issue as the letters then lose their proper form!! This was a HUGE ah ha moment for me. Loved all of your tips here thank you thank you thank you for this video!
Aw, thank you for such a thoughtful comment☺️ It's fascinating how closely our mind and physical performance are connected. I'm so glad you found value in the tips I shared. I wish you all the best on your handwriting journey! ✍️💕
I can relate to all of that as well as having graded school papers for years which lead to my handwriting suffering even more. Add to that breaking my hand-writing wrist last year making it difficult to control writing movements, and you have a recipe for disaster. I’m hoping to begin scripture writing in an effort to do better, using the tips given here. I need to download that practice page, I believe.
This video is so helpful. I tend to rush my journal writing and it takes away from the enjoyment of reading it later.
Oh, I appreciate your lovely comment. I totally agree! I need to keep reminding myself that it's okay to slow down...
College note taking wrecked my already quirky handwriting. I learned handwriting with a cartridge fountain pen back in the ‘60’s and find French script very attractive. Thanks for the tips!
This is an excellent video! Thank you, and thanks for the freebies too💐
Oh, I'm grateful for your kind words 🥰 I hope we continue to pursue our love of letters and writing together!
🌸Thank you SO much! This video is SO very helpful and I sincerely appreciate the way you present the info in such a kind way. 🌸😊
Oh, I'm grateful for your kind words 🥰 I hope we continue to pursue our love of letters and writing together!
I’m in my sixties. We started learning cursive by practicing motions while sitting correctly. We did this even before we knew how to write words. It’s what you refer to as “drills” and “warmups”. I had “penmanship” as a class through fourth grade. I never did well, but my writing was legible. I never realized how legible when I found some old high school and early college work. It looked really good and was quite legible. But I’ve been on keyboards since the 1980s writing by hand less often. My handwriting now is very illegible. Use it or lose it I guess. But seeing what I to do made,e realize I’m very capable of doing this. I just need to practice again.
Oh, I enjoyed reading your comment! I always wished I had the opportunity to learn cursive in school, but I remind myself that it’s never too late to start. I hope my video serves as a gentle nudge toward your handwriting goals and helps refresh your childhood memories ✍️💕
@@FlourishedHope
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Most Excellent, Thank You !!
Ive been learning how to make my words neater and more legible by myself but this video helped a lot and my handwriting jas come a long way!
I took your recommendation on Zebra Sarasa pens for journaling and they write so smoothly, just gliding on the paper. Thanks for my new favorite!
Aww, I'm so glad you’re enjoying Sarasa pens too! They really do bring joy with every use. Thank you for sharing your thoughts ✍️💕
I want to start journalling, and your tips are very helpful as my handwriting is not good. I learnt so many very important tips from your well explained video. Thanks
I used all of your teachnics and I see a vast difference. It took me 3 days. THANK YOU SO MUCHH. THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH😊😊😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰🥰☺☺☺☺
That’s fantastic to hear! I’m so happy my tips helped you see such great improvements. Huge applause to you for putting them into practice! Keep at it-you’re off to a wonderful start! 🥰
The mindset is also what I noticed affects my writing. I always feel dissatisfied after writing something in haste. While I always felt satisfied when I took the time to write down what I wanted to write
Yes! It’s fascinating how closely our mind and body movements are tied together ✍️💕
Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendations. Your approach is very approachable.
Oh, thank you for your lovely comment 💕 I'm glad you found the video helpful!
My favorite part of being an adult is that I'm not stuck with using the cursive I learned in school. I can explore new forms of handwriting. Thanks for these tips!
Really enjoyed your video! Decades ago I taught myself calligraphy and letter illumination. This style was adapted to my everyday writing, transitioning from cursive (The Palmer Method) to calligraphy using a conventional ballpoint pen and not a nib. It has served me well. However, constantly using a keyboard for communication versus writing has deteriorated s the “neatness” of my writing. This video gave me encouragement and hope to reverse that trend! As you said…it’s all tied to muscle memory. If one does not write on a regular basis, hand muscles get weak, albeit sloppy writing. Excited to once again use a fountain pen! Nothing looks more beautiful than a bright blue ink! For my daily calendar and mini journaling I use a Hobonichi Techo Cousin A5. Amazing planner (Tomoe River paper). THANK YOU and looking forward to more handwriting videos!
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m so glad you found value in the tips I shared. I believe the importance and joy of handwriting are more crucial than ever in this digital age. I hope my video serves as a gentle reminder to help you rediscover your passion for handwriting ✍️💕
A lack of mind control✅
You're absolutely correct.
You are amazing.
I liked your accent and pacing of speech, very understandable for non native English speakers, like me.
I liked your comments on how one feels and thinks, because this way your address the matter more holistic.
I liked the understandable steps you suggest.
I liked the free downloadable exercises.
Bravo, go on!
By the way, I'm an architect but work as middle school teacher and have calligraphy as one of my hobbies, mostly with fountain pens and pilot parallel (which I use for grading and short comments and my students admire)
You gave me some useful ideas to give my students to improve their handwriting.
Wow! It sounds like we have a lot in common! As a mom of two young kids, I have so much respect for teachers. I truly appreciate your kind and encouraging words. My heart is full knowing that you found some helpful tips to pass on the love of handwriting to the younger generations. Thank you for your thoughtful comment! ☺️
I just came across your channel. Your voice, is calming. Your contents are so rich for each topic. The flow is so easy to follow.
Thank you.
I’m so glad you found value in the tips I’ve shared. I’m rooting for you on your handwriting journey ✍️
I had a stroke in 1994. It affected my handwriting & it is legible as long as I write slower, but if I am in a hurry to take notes...well, later I am not sure why I took notes because I couldn't read them! I want to start writing letters & sending cards to my kids. Thank you because this will be so much help. New subscriber
Oh, thank you so much for sharing your story and struggles. I admire how you keep moving forward despite your condition. I hope my video serves as gentle encouragement for achieving your handwriting goals. Sending letters and cards to your loved ones sounds lovely! 🥰
Writing with a fountain pen with my favorite ink gives me joy. Seeing you ink up the Twsbi with Emerald de Chivor made me happy. Your bonus tip on uniformity of height, spacing, and angles was helpful. I loved your quote on being brave enough to suck ❤ Thanks for the free downloads. Have you visited a Fountain Pen show?
Oh, it's lovely to connect with a fellow fountain pen enthusiast! I find it fascinating how the fountain pen world can be like a rabbit hole once you dive in. Attending a Fountain Pen Show would be a dream! It sounds like you've been to one-do you have any recommendations or advice on which shows to attend?
@@FlourishedHope Yesssss!! It’s a dream come true, imagine having all your favorite stores in one place plus more that you didn’t know, lol. There is a fountain pen show almost every month all over the world. There was one in Washington D.C ( this is the biggest in U.S for 5 days) There is one in the next few days in San Francisco for 3 days. If you search for ‘Fountain Pen Show in 2024’ in TH-cam you can see the whole show walkthrough and some amazing hauls by people. My first one was in Los Angeles, 2 years back. I am planning to go to SF pen show this week. Hope you get a chance to attend one of these. There was also a Stationery Fest in New York by Yoseka Stationery this month, heard it was great. They had both fountain pens and stationery, both of them are my favorites 😃 It is good to connect with a fellow fountain pen enthusiast too ❤️
@@FlourishedHope I just attended the San Francisco Pen Show, (Aug 23-25). It was lovely to meet the makers, vendors and see all the pens and inks that bring us joy in one space. A perk is to be able to see all the pens, test them out and find out what we like before we purchase. There is 1, at times 2 pen shows a month around the world. There is 'Scriptus Toronto Pen Show' on Oct 27. If you google 'Fountain Pen Shows 2024' you can see all of the shows for this year. Another best part for me was to be able to custom grind my nibs from the best Nib Meisters in the show. I got an Naginata togi, Kodachi, Oblique, Fude, Stub and an Architect grind this time :) Along with pens there were a lot of Stationery, stamps, Stickers...It can get overwhelming but if you can plan ahead it can be fun. Hope you get to go to a pen show too.
every one has to start somewhere if they want to achieve mastery ..loved this quote ❤❤❤
I also loved the way explained this subject ..
i have a few friends who were taggers as younger and they both have very nice handwritings and a very nice flow to it aswell.
This video is so interesting because I was just thinking about this. I was a surgical scheduler and had to write legibly in block letters for years! It’s a time-consuming way to write, now I’m trying to untrained myself from doing that and it is very difficult. It had to look like type written print before we could do that on computers so now I’m trying to go back to my beautiful handwriting I once had and it is very very hard, but I can see with practice that it can be achieved. Thank you for this.
I loved reading your story about rediscovering your beautiful handwriting. Thank you for sharing! The script I demonstrated in the video is called Monoline Italic. I'm currently in the process of creating practice worksheets to help you learn it. Would this be something you're interested in? If so, consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel or signing up for my weekly newsletter at www.flourishedhope.com. This way, you'll stay connected and receive updates on my latest releases 🌸 Thank you so much for your interest!
Wow I can relate to this😂 I always want my handwritten journals to look good. If one page looks bad, I can't continue
Excellent instruction. Thank you!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
I really enjoyed your vídeo. It gave me a lot of pleasure. Thank you. 😊
My handwriting looks like that of a third grader. But when I was in school, I was so obsessed with my handwriting being perfect, that I drove my teachers crazy. They just told me to write quicker, so that's what I do. What is even funnier, is that my style of handwriting apparently runs in my family. Sometimes my handwriting is indistinguishable from my relatives. But you are very right about the handwriting test. There are definitely letters that I could work on to improve. And everybody should continue to develop their handwriting skills, even in this age of keyboards and speech to text❤❤❤
Lol, Liz’s before writing is 10 times better than my current writing 😮😢
I loved reading your genuine and humorous story! I truly admire your soft heart and your constant desire to learn and improve. I hope you found helpful tips in the video for your handwriting journey! ✍️💕
Your video was so useful to help me get back to handwriting. I am trying to journal every day but I don’t feel comfortable with my handwriting legibility. I got a lot of good tips and ideas from this video. Have you thought on uploading another video to help with handwriting posture? How to hold a pen properly, how to prevent getting fatigue quickly on your hand while writing? I feel that could be helpful to learn from someone like you considering your experience. Thank you so much for your content!
Reading your comment truly made my day! It’s amazing to hear that my video inspired you to get back into handwriting. As a calligrapher, I’ve learned that having the right posture is one of the most crucial aspects to focus on.
One quick tip I can share is to find your ‘sweet spot’ on the desk-it can make a big difference. Another is to develop a ‘light hand,’ which involves training specific muscles to apply just the necessary force without relying on a tight ‘death grip.’ This prevents fatigue in your hands and arms.
I’ll definitely keep this in mind for a future video-thank you for the great suggestion!
@ thank you for taking the time to answer to my comment and sharing great tips, happy holidays!
This is simply precious, thank you so much! 💖
I’m so glad you found value in the tips I’ve shared. I’m rooting for you on your handwriting journey ✍️
Thank you.
AWESOME TIPS!!! THANK YOU!!!!💯🙏🏻😊
When I started writing a diary in 2020, I found that my handwriting improved over time. Of course, it is good to go for a good handwriting from the beginning - well-formed letters and good spacing -, but it will get better as you do it. Practice does make perfect.
Thank you for sharing your journey ☺️ I completely agree with what I wanted to convey in this video: don’t let “bad handwriting” hold you back from starting your journal. With the right tips and practice, progress will definitely come-sometimes even faster than you might expect.
Thank you. Wonderful video and some great tips.
I am so happy to hear that! I hope you enjoy practicing and seeing your handwriting improve 😊
Hello Liz
Wonderful video, absolutely gorgeous writing. I'm trying to learn Cursive, it's so beautiful. I have a couple of fountain pens, but I love my Lamy for left handers. Some people say that it doesn’t matter about a left handed pen, not a thing etc. but I've found it writes so smoothly and non scratchy, and it's cartridges rather than a bottle of ink, I'm a very clumsy leftie!! I don't care, I'm so happy when I'm writing.
Lovely video, thank you so much. I've just suscribed ❤
Oh, thank you for your sweet comment 💕 I’m so glad you found value in the tips I’ve shared. I’m rooting for you on your handwriting journey ✍️
Thank you for the tips. As a student trying to improve my handwriting you give good advice.
I’m so glad this video was helpful. Keep practicing! ☺️
Thanks so much for this video. I love journaling and taking notes but often I am so disappointed and upset about my hand writing now I have some very good tips to follow.
I hope my video offers a gentle nudge toward your handwriting goals and brings a refreshing boost to your journaling routine ✍️💕
Thank you so much!!😊😊
I really love calligraphy 😊 it's the first time I'm happy about the algorithm 😊
Aww, your comment made my day! I hope we continue to inspire and grow together through our love for calligraphy ❤️🔥
Excellent content - thank you!
I'm so happy you liked it! 💖
Thank you!
Wow what a great recommendation from the algorithm ❣️ enjoyed this video immensely 😊
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you found some useful tips for improving your own handwriting ✍️💕
Nothing but beauty in this video. Absolutely beautiful. The penmanship ain't too shabby either. Psalm 25:5-I had to look it up. That's a good one.
Hope to see your custom-designed, lined paper soon. I think many will order it when it is available.
Oh, thank you for your detailed and kind comment! Psalm 25:5 is close to my heart as well 🥰 If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to my channel to stay updated on the latest releases, including the custom lined guidesheet. Thank you!
Useful tips
Thank you for this video. I'm on the journey to make my writing look better and have more fun with it! These tips are very helpful.
Oh, I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I hope we both continue to find joy and peace through writing ✍️💕
Lovely video
Thank you for your very inspirational video. I'm left handed and struggled with my handwriting for ever. Thank yuh ou for the free drill work sheets. These will be useful warm up tools before I start drawing as well. Bless you ❤
Oh, thank you for your lovely comment! Warming up really does make a difference. ☺️ I hope it helps with your creative activities ❤️🔥
This video reminded me of the first font I learnt as a kid: Arial. Now I want to learn more fonts, thanks for your advices!
Ahh, Arial is definitely a great standard font! As a calligrapher, I often look at how some fonts write numbers. I'm so glad my video could inspire you ☺️
I just stated journaling and this is VERY helpful, thank you.
This handwriting is superb❤
Oh, thank you for your sweet comment-it means so much to me! 💕
6:19 brown pen 🤩
really thank you soooooooo much
Thank you beautiful! 🤍
This video was so relaxing to watch - your handwriting is so beautiful. I have downloaded your practice sheets and have two sets of Zebra pens in my cart (get yourself an affiliate link!) but for now I'm going to raid my daughter's pen stash. I have always rushed my writing, and it shows. I'm going to try to slow down and enjoy it. I'm also going to watch some of your journal and planner videos. I use my phone a lot but I do like having a daily and weekly tracker and list that I keep on paper. Just subscribed, thank you.
Oh, thank you for your lovely comment. It warmed my heart to read and imagine your journey 🥰-especially how you borrowed your daughter's pen 💕. I'm glad you resonated with some of my tips. It may sound cliché, but learning to slow down really helps! I’m rooting for your progress in both your handwriting and journaling! 🌿
I loved this guide! I was wondering what font you chose specifically. It's so elegant!
I’ve searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font too, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find it either 🙁. The font style featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." I recommend finding a similar style that appeals to you, and once you do, you can create an alphabet practice sheet. I made mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
I'm currently in the process of creating practice worksheets to help you learn it. Would this be something you're interested in? If so, consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel or signing up for my weekly newsletter at www.flourishedhope.com/. This way, you'll stay connected and receive updates on my latest releases 🌸 Thank you so much for your interest!
I love this writing - it’s very similar to what I learned at school (Tom Gourdie’s Simple Modern Hand)
Thank you for your lovely comment! As a calligrapher, it makes me happy to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in school systems. Let us continue to pursue our love for letters and writing ✍️💕
wow your handwriting is beautiful!
Thanks so much for the warm
Up drills
Oh, I hope the worksheets help you improve your handwriting and penmanship! ✍️
I definitely need this. Thank you so much!😊
What a wonderful, helpful video - thank you so much ! I have subscribed ❤
Oh, I am so glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for your lovely comment 🥰
thank you so much this really helped me beacause i suck at writing way back then but i realise i need better writing now i write beatufully cus i joined a journalism club thank you so much i fixed it
I’m so glad you found value in the tips I’ve shared! ☺️ I'm rooting for you on your handwriting journey ✍️
Dear little sister, thank you very much for your great lesson 🎉 New subscriber.
Oh, I really appreciate your lovely comment and support! 💖 Many blessings 🙏
I love your videos.
Finally someone who uses the same handwriting pen as me. I use it because I'm a heavy hand writer and it is my favorite pen to write with other than the pilot felt pen and the frixxion erasable pen
Oh, it’s great to connect with a like-minded person! 🥰 Finding a tool that suits your hand really does make a difference in the joy of handwriting, doesn’t it?
Very nice video - helpful
Thanks
What I have learn about handwritings is that if you starts drawing (anything you like scenes, animal or any graffiti) it makes your handwriting drastically improved. I, myself, in my schooldays had very poor handwriting. But one of my friends like to draw, I saw his work and like it so I started to draw. As I got good in drawing my handwriting improved unintentionally just by watching my fellow classmates good handwriting.
Thank you for sharing your handwriting journey! It’s interesting how we learn through both visual and mental training, as well as through muscle memory-even through drawing. It’s fascinating how the people around us can influence us in subtle yet significant ways! ☺️
Thank you 🙏 for your Video so much. I have a Son that really needs help and your Video will do it. Also one of the Comments recommended the Pilot Varsity disposable Fountain Pens. 🖋️ That’s a great way to start out cheaper also. I’m a Pen aficionado and the Pilot pens are the best especially the Pilot G2 Medium.07 and now I buy the Pilot G2 .07 “ PENSTYLUS” Model with a Stylus Tip for Tablets and Cellphones . I can use my Smartphone with Work Gloves on, that’s huge for us men that wear work gloves all the time. You can buy Refills, they come in different colors, Plus the G2 Pocket Clip is also the best in the World.
It sounds like you’re already very passionate about handwriting and finding pens that suit your needs perfectly! 👍 I hope your son also found some valuable tips in the video. Thank you for your lovely comment!
Great video! Great video! Loved it! 😍
Oh, thank you for your kind words! I am glad you have enjoyed the video ☺️
3:20 so that is why! When I'm giving exam I cannot even read my handwriting. When I'm home I think that is why my handwriting changes during the test, Finally I found the reason 🙏🏻
I’m so glad the messages in my video resonated with you. I’m rooting for you on your handwriting journey ✍️
My ADHD has my penmanship looking like a rabid raccoon fighting a rabid fox.
The way you explained it so vividly made me smile 🦝🦊 I hope some of the tips I’ve shared help you approach your handwriting journey with clearer direction, despite the obstacles you face with ADHD 🙏💖
Right!?!? Why is that?? 😅😅
Me too
🤣🤣🤣 the BEST visual 🤣
@@FlourishedHope I really love the monoline italic but cannot find templates with that particular font you used in section 5
☺️ Thank ☺️ you ☺️ Mam ☺️
happy handing
Thank you
I enjoyed your video and have subscribed to your channel. I teach handwriting in school so I wrote down some of your tips that were appropriate for 3rd grade. I have also started Journaling after watching your My 5 Part Journal, it was excellent.
Oh, reading your comment totally made my day 🥲 As a calligrapher, I'm thrilled to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in schools. I didn't get the chance to learn cursive myself, but I believe it's never too late to start ☺️ Let us continue to pursue our love for letters, writing, and journaling. My heart goes out to you and the younger generations 🙏
Thank you so much ☺️
Thanks for the ideas. My problem is that my hand was damaged a decade ago, and osteoarthritis has set in. The pain affects my handwriting, and I can't read it anymore (like writing cursive did back in high school - had to give it up and print) I have to learn to change the natural writing position of my hand. I think focusing on another font may help. If I can find that font you spoke about, I think I'll try that one ~
Thank you for sharing your genuine story. I truly admire your perseverance and dedication to improving your handwriting, especially in the face of additional challenges. Your determination is truly inspiring!
I’ve searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font too, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find it either 🙁. The font style featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." I recommend finding a similar style that appeals to you, and once you do, you can create an alphabet practice sheet. I made mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
I'm currently in the process of creating practice worksheets to help you learn it. Would this be something you're interested in? If so, consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel or signing up for my weekly newsletter at www.flourishedhope.com/. This way, you'll stay connected and receive updates on my latest releases 🌸 Thank you so much for your interest!
Amazing
thank you for the tips
I appreciate your lovely comment! 💕
useful, thanks
Thank you for this video. I make several personalized cards and want a better penmanship. I never considred hand writing exercises.
Definitely love Sara Sara pens. They are what they say: sara sara. I kept saying to people once, that I moved to Japan for the stationery. It's too good. They have bad stationery as well. But good stationery is accesible for everyday people.