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 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.
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 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.
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! ☺️
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.
@@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. ❤️
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.
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
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.
I prefer fountain pens because I don't have to put much pressure or any at all on the tip to get the ink flowing consistently. It reduces hand fatigue in long sessions of writing. Having longer fingers makes it so uncomfortable for me to write in ballpoints that I refrain from them unkess absolutely necessary. My compromise for lower quality paper are gel pens and if the paper is a bit better, rollerballs or fineliners. If the paper is good enough for markers, it's good enough for fountain pens. That's the technical and practical reasons. There are also the aesthetic and good ideas/ virtues attached to fountain pens in my native culture with a rich history of brush calligraphy and lettering associated with being educated and knowledgeable. I wrote in fountain pens till the middle of 7th grade as in my country, learning to write in a version of cursive fountain pens are compulsory in elementary schools (now in public elementary schools). Back then, paper good enough for fountain pens were commonly only available in elementary notebooks (which has too few pages for higher grades.) This means my notes in junior high before switching to gel pens has terrible bleed through and splotches of ink as I uncontrollably dozed off while taking notes 7 years later, I was given a good fountain pen as a birthday gift from a friend who also loves fountain pens and that's how I have like 12 ones I use often with different ink colors (about 7 or more ink colors). There are now a variety of fountain-pen- friendly notebooks and loose-leaf paper available.
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.
Here in Europe we still learn cursive script in school. It is so much fast to write and speed matters! If you use handwriting for literature writing, it is even worth learning steno short hand. Handwriting for notes or journaling is NOT calligraphy and in the end you are the only one who has to read it anyways.
Thank you for sharing your story. As a calligrapher, I’m thrilled to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in schools. While there’s a clear distinction between calligraphy and everyday handwriting, what matters most is enjoying your own writing and being able to read it comfortably. That’s what truly counts! ☺️
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.
I've always had beautiful handwriting until I took a course in speed writing, a form of shorthand. Although I was able to write 100 words per minute with this course, my regular penmanship suffered. Now I find myself rushing to write & much of what I write is not legible. Also, I've found my state of mind affects my penmanship, when calm I can write beautifully, when stressed it shows in my penmanship. I really need to practice practice how to write again.
Oh, thank you for sharing your handwriting journey! I completely agree that learning to slow down makes a huge difference in our writing. I admire your dedication to continuing your love of writing over the years. I’m rooting for you! ✍️💕
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 ✍️💕
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!
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! 🌿
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 ☺️
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?
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 ❤
I wanna say what I kinda regret that I do , and that are in most of those videos and I did it bc it is esthetically pleasing . While writing non cursive I use cursive a .... Instead of this "a" .... I sometimes feel illiteral only bc of that. But I do like how it looks .
Thanks much for your work , would you please make a video and explain different types of paper [in terms of patterns of lines, etc like the one you use in this video] exist for handwriting practices and show how to use them, for example just use one for printing and same one for cursive with your favorite calligraphy fontl, some papers have one line, some checkered, some 2 lines and more sophisticated like the one you used in this video, thanks
Hello! I totally understand how there are different kinds of guidelines and guidesheets for different types of scripts. The one I was using for Monoline Italic was custom created by me. If I make it available, would you be interested in downloading it?
Hello! The lined guidesheet that I showed in the video for Monoline Italic was custom-designed by me. Would you be interested in downloading it if I make it available in the future?
@@FlourishedHope100% yes I would be very interested. I have purchased some in the past but they were never quite right and as soon as I saw yours I wanted to know where I could get it. It made so much sense in my mind. The other types did not help me to become consistent with my practice.
Hello! Thank you for your interest and kind words 🥰 I hope to make the guidesheet 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!
I would love to try the monoline italic but many searches don't seem to bring up the style you discussed, is there a link to this actual one please? It would be much appreciated. :)
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 🙁 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
@@FlourishedHope That would be amazing thank you. I'm sure it would be enjoyed by others as well. Starting to realise that actual practice does make perfect ;)
@@FlourishedHope I tried finding the business penmanship font but it’s not bringing up anything that looks like what you were writing. Any update on the worksheets?
@@FlourishedHope Please do create a learning template for Monoline Italic... I really love the font style you use, but I've searched high and low and can't find anything close to that. I've signed up for your email list and I'm looking forward to the availability of your custom designed lined paper. Thanks for this inspiring video!
@@andrewmelton8102 Thank you for your patience! It's definitely on my to-do list. If you’ve subscribed to my channel, you’ll be the first to know when it’s ready, as I’ll announce it through a TH-cam community post 🙏 Thank you again!
There are some papers that are good for fountain pens, like Rhodia. Also, if you're looking for something similar to Lamy Safari, I really like the Al-Star, which has a bit more weight to it. Mine also happens to be a gift from a friend, so I remember her whenever I use it! Also, I love your presentation handwriting!
Thank you for sharing your tips and journey with fountain pens! I've also heard great things about the Al-Star-it's definitely on my wish list. I'm also hoping to explore broad edge fountain pens. It's amazing how quickly the fountain pen world can become a rabbit hole once you dive in! 😆
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 🙏
There are many beautiful fonts, but one thing is important to me: for clarity, some letters are better taller than others. For example: b, h, k, and l have the same height but are taller than d, i, and t. Quite the same with hanging letters like g, j, and y have the same length but hang lower than f, p, q.
Wow! Thank you for your detailed comment! The variation in letter height you mentioned is indeed very noticeable in traditional scripts like Copperplate Calligraphy. I agree, the deep history of typography is truly fascinating!
I have studied calligraphy for 30 years now and am glad to find your website. I can always use good advice. Thanks for posting your videos. Best regards.
Love my handwriting...i style it after other people's writing mixed with my own style..also a trick i learned was never write your signature the same way when signing papers...makes it hard for someone to forge your signature
Love this video. I have loved to write ever since I was a child. Where can we find the dotted journaling paper that you use? I cannot find anything where the dots are dark enough to see. Most of the dots are so faint I can't see them.
Hello! I am glad you found the video interesting ☺️ The dotted journaling pages have been custom designed by me and is available for your download at a small cost. Please note that it will only be available until the end of this month! Here is the link for more information: www.flourishedhope.com/shop/p/5partjournal
As a teacher I practiced to have a neat handwriting but we teach cursive, script is only use to read we do not write it but I love it so much I practiced and practiced and I can see the improvement in my journal!
When you use the word “script,” you are using the word that (in the ISA) is a synonym for the word “cursive.” The thing you had in mind (that you’re calling “script”), we Americans call “print.”
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. Let us continue to pursue our love for letters and writing ✍️💕
Ah, thank you for clarifying these terms! In the calligraphy world, 'script' often refers to various styles of 'hand', so it’s fascinating to learn about different perspectives on the term.
Loved your video. I have been searching for the font you were working with, the Monoline Italic. I can't find the one you were using. Is there somewhere I could find the alphabet in a download, pdf or jpg? It was so clean and crisp. I have looked through the comment thread and don't see where you may have addressed this already.
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 😞 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
Actively not-caring about the quality of your handwriting is far easier than improving your handwriting. And giving-zero-shits is a highly scalable approach that can be applied everywhere!
Wonderful video. Where did you get those ink cabinets, please? It would be helpful to know what to search for because your ink storage is beautiful. Thanks!
Hello! Thank you for reaching out. ☺️ I used to keep my inks jumbled up in a drawer, but I thought they’d look much nicer in a display case. Here’s the exact model of the acrylic display case I use: amzn.to/4dRFewg
Hello! The lined guidesheet that I showed in the video for Monoline Italic was custom-designed by me. Would you be interested in downloading it if I make it available in the future?
Well said! As we gain more control over both body and mind while writing, I've noticed that picking up speed and finding a rhythm is crucial to reaching the next level ✍️
I've tried to find the monoline italic you use because I find it extremely legible but also nice to watch esthetically, but I couldn't find it (I found some similar ones, but not exactly). Could you tell us where you found it ? Or maybe give us an image of it ? I'm trying at the moment to find a font that is very easy to read by everyone, not only pretty. And I absolutely agree with your method, it's how I taught myself calligraphy, and it gave me a lot of joy and inner peace.
Ah, I’ve also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font but couldn’t find it. 😞 Maybe I’ll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is that something you’d be interested in? The font style I featured in the video is called 'Business Penmanship.' I agree that both readability and aesthetics are important!
@@piafitoussi Sounds great! I'll make a note to have the template and worksheets available in the future. Please consider subscribing to my channel so you'll be notified when I post updates on the TH-cam Community board ☺
I for the most part of my life have always ended up tearing the first three-four pages of my notebook or diary. Its bcz I thought my handwriting is bad and also I am only writing crap which isnt important and interesting at all. In 30's still most of my notebooks/diaries r teared up or almost blank coz I think it should be kept for something amazing (ideas, handwriting) Wt to do! 😞
Good video thank you! I’m looking for the monoline italic that you are showing here, but can’t find it… please can you tell me which font website you used and what to search? Thank you!
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 😞 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
Hi Flourished Hope, I am in my 60's and even though I can write legibly and quicly in both print and cursive,I was never happy with either. I want to change both my print and cursive. Cursive for journaling and creative writing and print for study and zettlekasting. Delius font would be my choice for print along with the Monoline Italic font also. I have no idea as for whst style of cursive I would like. I will be using a fountain pen. ( I collect them and have over 80). Unfortunately I could not find the Monoline Italic font on Google Fonts. My 5 questions are, 1. Could you recommend a way of printing the guide sheet you show on this video. 2. Could you post a link to download the alphabet Monoline Italic ( and also others ie Delius) 3. Do you have a course I could purchase for improvement/ changing of ones handwriting rather than calligraphy? 4. Are there notebooks that one can buy lined for practice? 5.Could you do a video on the mechaics of the resourse gathering aspect of improvement/changing ones handwriting rather than calligraphy? Thank you so much for your direct and down to earth practical video.👍 Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hello! My apologies for the late reply. Here are answers to your questions 🤗: Q1. GUIDESHEET The lined paper I’m using in this video is custom-designed by me. Due to high 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 🌸 Q2. FONT I’ve noticed that Monoline Italic fonts are hard to find 😞. The font shown in the video is called "Business Penmanship." I’m planning to create practice sheets for Monoline Italic in the future. Would you be interested in this? Q3 & Q5. COURSE Currently, I offer online courses focused on calligraphy, but I’m considering expanding to other topics. Stay tuned! Q4. NOTEBOOKS My favorite notebooks are Leuchtturm1917 and Archer & Olive. Personally, I enjoy the dotted grid over lined paper. I hope you stay connected for more learning resources I plan to release. Thank you for reaching out! (P.S. Over 80 fountain pens is quite the collection! ❤️🔥)
I have always got hand cramps after writing morenthan a few sentences in a hurry. Dictation at school was a nightmare. I could never keep up. Same with copying from the board
Oh, I see. Hand cramps are a common issue for calligraphers as well. During my university years, I used to write quickly and legibly during class and then rewrite my notes neatly later. Another trick I found useful was recording the lectures so I wouldn’t miss any important details.
I think one reason my handwriting is not always great is because I don’t always move my hand along which tends to cramp the letters together because I tend to pull the pen towards the other fingers.
Ah, I see! I admire how you were able to spot and diagnose the problem. I hope this video provided some food for thought on your handwriting journey ☺️
I’m curious what country you are from originally, if not Canada. I have noticed a lot of Asian people whose first language doesn’t use the Latin alphabet tend to have very similar handwriting when they write in English. Particularly Japanese people! Your original handwriting looks very similar to that.
Hello! I'm originally from Korea, so I understand what you mean by writing styles influenced by Asian culture. You have a keen eye for noticing that! ☺️ Thank you for asking!
Where can I find the specific lined paper you have shown? I had a joint replaced in my ring finger and I can't believe how hard writing has become. I had no idea how this finger would affect me.
Hello! First of all, thank you for sharing your writing journey. I hope you make a full recovery. 🙏 The lined paper I’m using in this video is custom-designed by me. If I make it available, would you be interested?
@@FlourishedHope YES. I love the line placement. I am left handed and there was a visual queue that helped my brain...can't explain how lefties " see" things....but we do.
Oh, I’m not a lefty myself, but I’ve seen so many amazing calligraphers who are! My humble advice is to challenge the misconception that lefties can’t have beautiful penmanship ✍️❤️🔥
Hello! I heard that the link was glitchy, so I've updated it. Please try downloading the free worksheets again here: www.flourishedhope.com/resources. It should work now!
Cannot find a font called monoline italics on Google fonts? Could it be called something else? If I do find a font I like, what next? Do not see print alphabet option 😕
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 🙁 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
Hi, I am a beginner at handwriting and was wondering witch tool are you using for making your practice sheet? I am using Tangerine as the police and Word doesn't seem to be helping me on that. Can someone tell me what tool you're using?
Hello! I've created my practice sheet in InDesign. Creating a guide sheet requires a bit more detail, but making a simple Aa-Zz sheet should be doable in Word. I might try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is that something you'd be interested in?
Yes very much!! As I said, I am doing Tangerine as font. If you could do it for my font, I would really like it, but I would be really grateful for the template also.
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 🙁 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship."
I am watching this specifically so that my handwriting is better searchable when I scan documents and then try to search them. My writing (especially when I am writing fast) is too sloppy for most OCR software it seems.
Oh, I’m not a lefty myself, but I’ve seen so many amazing calligraphers who are! My humble advice is to challenge the misconception that lefties can’t have beautiful penmanship ✍️❤️🔥
I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 😞 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
I don't know why but I always wrote better with fountain pens, my handwriting was almost unreadable with most pens at elementary school, and even though fountain pens were forbidden I was allowed to use them for that reason.
It's definitely interesting how different tools affect our writing! I’ve found the same with my calligraphy-I write much better with a traditional nib than with a brush pen.
I input my email for the free templates and newsletters but never received any emails with the download link. I’ve checked spam and I’ve tried 5 different emails but nothing came.😒
Where and when did you learn to write like that? It looks like the handwriting from the course at this channel: youtube.com/@handwritingsuccess?feature=shared
Oh, thank you for your kind words ☺️ I've been learning different scripts through many courses and books. Ohhh, I see that your link shows Barbara Getty's teaching! One of the books I'm studying is from her. Is there a particular style of writing you're interested in improving?
Hmm, interesting. Could you please try one more time at this link? www.flourishedhope.com/resources If it still doesn’t work, I can send the file directly to your email. Please let me know how it goes ✨
Oh, it's wonderful to meet a fellow penman! ☺️ I completely understand how overwhelming it can be when you're unsure what to journal about. If you're interested, I have a detailed video on how I journal. Feel free to check it out here: th-cam.com/video/HmQ6lFfvywA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0fycrgn9y6TjrOIj
Whats wrong with 'chicken scratch'? Usually cursive. Everyone isnt journaling for aesthetics and thats okay. Needing to always have 'aesthetic' handwriting is one of the things that holds people back from beginning a writing journey.
There’s nothing wrong with it. I don’t think the creator is trying to say it’s bad. The problem is when people avoid journaling because of their handwrinting. They can either learn to appreciate their writing or change it. Either way it works out 😋
Hello! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I agree-no one should hesitate to start journaling because of perfectionism or a lack of confidence in their handwriting. It's all about beginning where you are and aiming to improve over time, enjoying the process as you go. If you’re happy with your handwriting as it is, that's perfectly fine too. The key is to keep enjoying and evolving in our handwriting journey ✍️💕
The tip for thicker paper is not the best. Plenty of thick paper is not good. It might not bleed through but it will feather which makes your writing look even worse.
@@ravenoctober9936 my point was that thick paper alone doesn’t guarantee you anything about the quality of the paper. The sizing, fiber type, and coatings are just a few things that affect the performance way more that the thickness.
I have used a lot of thicker paper because I use fountain pens. I have never had a problem with feathering on the thicker paper. No ghosting, no feathering, No bleed through.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I understand what you mean about how the construction of fiber is what affects whether the paper holds ink well without bleeding. In my experience, thicker paper generally performs better in this regard. Bottomline, it’s always a good idea to test the paper to see if it’s suitable for heavy inks. 😊
Ah! I've heard that left-handed calligraphers face extra hurdles, but I've also seen amazing lefty calligraphers! So, I'm rooting for your snoopy swirl 🤗
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 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!
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 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.
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!
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! ☺️
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 😅
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. ❤️
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.
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 ✍️💕
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 ✍️💕
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!
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 ✍️
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...
AWESOME TIPS!!! THANK YOU!!!!💯🙏🏻😊
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.
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 ❤️🔥
wow your handwriting is beautiful!
I prefer fountain pens because I don't have to put much pressure or any at all on the tip to get the ink flowing consistently. It reduces hand fatigue in long sessions of writing. Having longer fingers makes it so uncomfortable for me to write in ballpoints that I refrain from them unkess absolutely necessary. My compromise for lower quality paper are gel pens and if the paper is a bit better, rollerballs or fineliners. If the paper is good enough for markers, it's good enough for fountain pens. That's the technical and practical reasons. There are also the aesthetic and good ideas/ virtues attached to fountain pens in my native culture with a rich history of brush calligraphy and lettering associated with being educated and knowledgeable.
I wrote in fountain pens till the middle of 7th grade as in my country, learning to write in a version of cursive fountain pens are compulsory in elementary schools (now in public elementary schools). Back then, paper good enough for fountain pens were commonly only available in elementary notebooks (which has too few pages for higher grades.) This means my notes in junior high before switching to gel pens has terrible bleed through and splotches of ink as I uncontrollably dozed off while taking notes
7 years later, I was given a good fountain pen as a birthday gift from a friend who also loves fountain pens and that's how I have like 12 ones I use often with different ink colors (about 7 or more ink colors). There are now a variety of fountain-pen- friendly notebooks and loose-leaf paper available.
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!
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.
Here in Europe we still learn cursive script in school. It is so much fast to write and speed matters! If you use handwriting for literature writing, it is even worth learning steno short hand. Handwriting for notes or journaling is NOT calligraphy and in the end you are the only one who has to read it anyways.
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Thank you for sharing your story. As a calligrapher, I’m thrilled to hear that cursive writing is making a comeback in schools. While there’s a clear distinction between calligraphy and everyday handwriting, what matters most is enjoying your own writing and being able to read it comfortably. That’s what truly counts! ☺️
@@mrk131324 ugh. Most LatAm countries also teach cursive; there’s nothing superior about it, FFS.
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.
Doctors need to take legibility test 😂
Good one! 😂
I've always had beautiful handwriting until I took a course in speed writing, a form of shorthand. Although I was able to write 100 words per minute with this course, my regular penmanship suffered. Now I find myself rushing to write & much of what I write is not legible. Also, I've found my state of mind affects my penmanship, when calm I can write beautifully, when stressed it shows in my penmanship. I really need to practice practice how to write again.
Oh, thank you for sharing your handwriting journey! I completely agree that learning to slow down makes a huge difference in our writing. I admire your dedication to continuing your love of writing over the years. I’m rooting for you! ✍️💕
I just stated journaling and this is VERY helpful, thank you.
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 ✍️💕
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!
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! 🌿
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 ☺️
Thank you so much ☺️
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?
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 ❤️🔥
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 ✍️💕
Dear little sister, thank you very much for your great lesson 🎉 New subscriber.
Oh, I really appreciate your lovely comment and support! 💖 Many blessings 🙏
Thanks so much for the warm
Up drills
Oh, I hope the worksheets help you improve your handwriting and penmanship! ✍️
I wanna say what I kinda regret that I do , and that are in most of those videos and I did it bc it is esthetically pleasing . While writing non cursive I use cursive a .... Instead of this "a" .... I sometimes feel illiteral only bc of that. But I do like how it looks .
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 🥰
Thanks much for your work , would you please make a video and explain different types of paper [in terms of patterns of lines, etc like the one you use in this video] exist for handwriting practices and show how to use them, for example just use one for printing and same one for cursive with your favorite calligraphy fontl, some papers have one line, some checkered, some 2 lines and more sophisticated like the one you used in this video, thanks
Hello! I totally understand how there are different kinds of guidelines and guidesheets for different types of scripts. The one I was using for Monoline Italic was custom created by me. If I make it available, would you be interested in downloading it?
How is the lined paper called, which you use for learning?
Hello! The lined guidesheet that I showed in the video for Monoline Italic was custom-designed by me. Would you be interested in downloading it if I make it available in the future?
@@FlourishedHope100% yes I would be very interested. I have purchased some in the past but they were never quite right and as soon as I saw yours I wanted to know where I could get it. It made so much sense in my mind. The other types did not help me to become consistent with my practice.
Thank you for your words of wisdom and inspiring energy. Like others here, I am interested in your custom-designed lined guidesheets. Thank you!
Hello! Thank you for your interest and kind words 🥰 I hope to make the guidesheet 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!
I would love to try the monoline italic but many searches don't seem to bring up the style you discussed, is there a link to this actual one please? It would be much appreciated. :)
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 🙁 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
@@FlourishedHope That would be amazing thank you. I'm sure it would be enjoyed by others as well. Starting to realise that actual practice does make perfect ;)
@@FlourishedHope I tried finding the business penmanship font but it’s not bringing up anything that looks like what you were writing. Any update on the worksheets?
@@FlourishedHope Please do create a learning template for Monoline Italic... I really love the font style you use, but I've searched high and low and can't find anything close to that. I've signed up for your email list and I'm looking forward to the availability of your custom designed lined paper. Thanks for this inspiring video!
@@andrewmelton8102 Thank you for your patience! It's definitely on my to-do list. If you’ve subscribed to my channel, you’ll be the first to know when it’s ready, as I’ll announce it through a TH-cam community post 🙏 Thank you again!
There are some papers that are good for fountain pens, like Rhodia. Also, if you're looking for something similar to Lamy Safari, I really like the Al-Star, which has a bit more weight to it. Mine also happens to be a gift from a friend, so I remember her whenever I use it!
Also, I love your presentation handwriting!
Thank you for sharing your tips and journey with fountain pens! I've also heard great things about the Al-Star-it's definitely on my wish list. I'm also hoping to explore broad edge fountain pens. It's amazing how quickly the fountain pen world can become a rabbit hole once you dive in! 😆
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 🙏
You ARE ASMR. Great video, thanks!
Oh my 🙈🙉 I don't always feel that way but I really appreciate your kind words! 💕
There are many beautiful fonts, but one thing is important to me: for clarity, some letters are better taller than others. For example: b, h, k, and l have the same height but are taller than d, i, and t. Quite the same with hanging letters like g, j, and y have the same length but hang lower than f, p, q.
Wow! Thank you for your detailed comment! The variation in letter height you mentioned is indeed very noticeable in traditional scripts like Copperplate Calligraphy. I agree, the deep history of typography is truly fascinating!
I have studied calligraphy for 30 years now and am glad to find your website. I can always use good advice. Thanks for posting your videos. Best regards.
Love my handwriting...i style it after other people's writing mixed with my own style..also a trick i learned was never write your signature the same way when signing papers...makes it hard for someone to forge your signature
That’s an interesting point I hadn’t considered before! Let’s continue to grow and inspire each other through our handwriting! ✍️
Love this video. I have loved to write ever since I was a child. Where can we find the dotted journaling paper that you use? I cannot find anything where the dots are dark enough to see. Most of the dots are so faint I can't see them.
Hello! I am glad you found the video interesting ☺️ The dotted journaling pages have been custom designed by me and is available for your download at a small cost. Please note that it will only be available until the end of this month! Here is the link for more information: www.flourishedhope.com/shop/p/5partjournal
As a teacher I practiced to have a neat handwriting but we teach cursive, script is only use to read we do not write it but I love it so much I practiced and practiced and I can see the improvement in my journal!
When you use the word “script,” you are using the word that (in the ISA) is a synonym for the word “cursive.” The thing you had in mind (that you’re calling “script”), we Americans call “print.”
@KateGladstone "Script" is short for "manuscript," which is what every "print" homeschool curricula I've looked at in the US calls it.
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. Let us continue to pursue our love for letters and writing ✍️💕
Ah, thank you for clarifying these terms! In the calligraphy world, 'script' often refers to various styles of 'hand', so it’s fascinating to learn about different perspectives on the term.
@@KateGladstone oh thanks I didn't know.
Thank you! Excellent video!! My handwriting is so bad, I can’t read it sometimes! (I am also left handed…)
Oh, I hope you found helpful tips in the video for your handwriting journey ✍️💕
Loved your video. I have been searching for the font you were working with, the Monoline Italic. I can't find the one you were using. Is there somewhere I could find the alphabet in a download, pdf or jpg? It was so clean and crisp. I have looked through the comment thread and don't see where you may have addressed this already.
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 😞 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
Actively not-caring about the quality of your handwriting is far easier than improving your handwriting. And giving-zero-shits is a highly scalable approach that can be applied everywhere!
Wonderful video. Where did you get those ink cabinets, please? It would be helpful to know what to search for because your ink storage is beautiful. Thanks!
Hello! Thank you for reaching out. ☺️ I used to keep my inks jumbled up in a drawer, but I thought they’d look much nicer in a display case. Here’s the exact model of the acrylic display case I use: amzn.to/4dRFewg
@@FlourishedHope Thank you so much!!
Off topic, but I love your top.
aww, your lovely comment made me smile and blush. 🥰 The top is so breezy and easy to wear during the summer! 👚
I was thinking the same thing! 😊
@@nataliemarshall7158 Aww, you're so sweet! Thank you for your encouragement! 🙈🙉
Could you make a recommendation on lined paper to practice on?
Hello! The lined guidesheet that I showed in the video for Monoline Italic was custom-designed by me. Would you be interested in downloading it if I make it available in the future?
Great video! Great video! Loved it! 😍
Oh, thank you for your kind words! I am glad you have enjoyed the video ☺️
Just slow done like I do. It really helps, and then slowly pick up speed.
Well said! As we gain more control over both body and mind while writing, I've noticed that picking up speed and finding a rhythm is crucial to reaching the next level ✍️
Thank you so much
I appreciate it 😊
I am glad you found the video helpful! ✍️
I've tried to find the monoline italic you use because I find it extremely legible but also nice to watch esthetically, but I couldn't find it (I found some similar ones, but not exactly). Could you tell us where you found it ? Or maybe give us an image of it ? I'm trying at the moment to find a font that is very easy to read by everyone, not only pretty. And I absolutely agree with your method, it's how I taught myself calligraphy, and it gave me a lot of joy and inner peace.
I totally agree with you. I can't find the Monoline Italic font either.
Is it possible to please get the source of this font or an image of it?
Ah, I’ve also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font but couldn’t find it. 😞 Maybe I’ll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is that something you’d be interested in? The font style I featured in the video is called 'Business Penmanship.' I agree that both readability and aesthetics are important!
I'm absolutely interested in a template! Well, I'm always interested in new fonts templates, actually 😅!
@@piafitoussi Sounds great! I'll make a note to have the template and worksheets available in the future. Please consider subscribing to my channel so you'll be notified when I post updates on the TH-cam Community board ☺
Done! 🥰
I for the most part of my life have always ended up tearing the first three-four pages of my notebook or diary. Its bcz I thought my handwriting is bad and also I am only writing crap which isnt important and interesting at all. In 30's still most of my notebooks/diaries r teared up or almost blank coz I think it should be kept for something amazing (ideas, handwriting) Wt to do! 😞
thank you for the tips
I appreciate your lovely comment! 💕
Good video thank you! I’m looking for the monoline italic that you are showing here, but can’t find it… please can you tell me which font website you used and what to search? Thank you!
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 😞 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
@@FlourishedHope yes, that would be great for practice! Thanks!
I love handwriting❤
I appreciate your lovely comment! Let us continue to pursue our love for letters and writing ✍️💕
Hi Flourished Hope,
I am in my 60's and even though I can write legibly and quicly in both print and cursive,I was never happy with either. I want to change both my print and cursive. Cursive for journaling and creative writing and print for study and zettlekasting. Delius font would be my choice for print along with the Monoline Italic font also. I have no idea as for whst style of cursive I would like.
I will be using a fountain pen. ( I collect them and have over 80).
Unfortunately I could not find the Monoline Italic font on Google Fonts.
My 5 questions are,
1. Could you recommend a way of printing the guide sheet you show on this video.
2. Could you post a link to download the alphabet Monoline Italic ( and also others ie Delius)
3. Do you have a course I could purchase for improvement/ changing of ones handwriting rather than calligraphy?
4. Are there notebooks that one can buy lined for practice?
5.Could you do a video on the mechaics of the resourse gathering aspect of improvement/changing ones handwriting rather than calligraphy?
Thank you so much for your direct and down to earth practical video.👍
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hello! My apologies for the late reply. Here are answers to your questions 🤗:
Q1. GUIDESHEET
The lined paper I’m using in this video is custom-designed by me. Due to high 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 🌸
Q2. FONT
I’ve noticed that Monoline Italic fonts are hard to find 😞. The font shown in the video is called "Business Penmanship." I’m planning to create practice sheets for Monoline Italic in the future. Would you be interested in this?
Q3 & Q5. COURSE
Currently, I offer online courses focused on calligraphy, but I’m considering expanding to other topics. Stay tuned!
Q4. NOTEBOOKS
My favorite notebooks are Leuchtturm1917 and Archer & Olive. Personally, I enjoy the dotted grid over lined paper.
I hope you stay connected for more learning resources I plan to release. Thank you for reaching out! (P.S. Over 80 fountain pens is quite the collection! ❤️🔥)
I have always got hand cramps after writing morenthan a few sentences in a hurry. Dictation at school was a nightmare. I could never keep up. Same with copying from the board
Oh, I see. Hand cramps are a common issue for calligraphers as well. During my university years, I used to write quickly and legibly during class and then rewrite my notes neatly later. Another trick I found useful was recording the lectures so I wouldn’t miss any important details.
I think one reason my handwriting is not always great is because I don’t always move my hand along which tends to cramp the letters together because I tend to pull the pen towards the other fingers.
Ah, I see! I admire how you were able to spot and diagnose the problem. I hope this video provided some food for thought on your handwriting journey ☺️
I’m curious what country you are from originally, if not Canada. I have noticed a lot of Asian people whose first language doesn’t use the Latin alphabet tend to have very similar handwriting when they write in English. Particularly Japanese people! Your original handwriting looks very similar to that.
Hello! I'm originally from Korea, so I understand what you mean by writing styles influenced by Asian culture. You have a keen eye for noticing that! ☺️ Thank you for asking!
Where can I find the specific lined paper you have shown? I had a joint replaced in my ring finger and I can't believe how hard writing has become. I had no idea how this finger would affect me.
Hello! First of all, thank you for sharing your writing journey. I hope you make a full recovery. 🙏 The lined paper I’m using in this video is custom-designed by me. If I make it available, would you be interested?
@@FlourishedHope YES. I love the line placement. I am left handed and there was a visual queue that helped my brain...can't explain how lefties " see" things....but we do.
I’m a left hand writer. Any tips on how to improve my handwriting? 🙂
Oh, I’m not a lefty myself, but I’ve seen so many amazing calligraphers who are! My humble advice is to challenge the misconception that lefties can’t have beautiful penmanship ✍️❤️🔥
Tfs! Lovely handwriting 🤩
I signed up for the practice sheets about 2 hours ago and have still not received the link, is the site down?
Hello! I heard that the link was glitchy, so I've updated it. Please try downloading the free worksheets again here: www.flourishedhope.com/resources. It should work now!
Cannot find a font called monoline italics on Google fonts? Could it be called something else? If I do find a font I like, what next? Do not see print alphabet option 😕
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 🙁 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
@@FlourishedHope Thank you! I will try that and yes! would be very interested in template alphabet. 👏
Lots of love 😘
Oh, thank you for your lovely comment! 🥰
Hi, I am a beginner at handwriting and was wondering witch tool are you using for making your practice sheet? I am using Tangerine as the police and Word doesn't seem to be helping me on that. Can someone tell me what tool you're using?
Hello! I've created my practice sheet in InDesign. Creating a guide sheet requires a bit more detail, but making a simple Aa-Zz sheet should be doable in Word. I might try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is that something you'd be interested in?
Yes very much!! As I said, I am doing Tangerine as font. If you could do it for my font, I would really like it, but I would be really grateful for the template also.
Is there a place to download the monoline italic font alphabet to practice?
Ah, I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 🙁 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship."
Can you please share what paper/notebook/guide sheet you are using at 6:40 ?
Hello! The lined paper I'm using in this video has been custom-designed by me ☺️. If I make it available, would you be interested?
I’m definitely interested!
@@FlourishedHope yes please!
Me too! Thank you! ✍🏻❤
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I am watching this specifically so that my handwriting is better searchable when I scan documents and then try to search them. My writing (especially when I am writing fast) is too sloppy for most OCR software it seems.
I enjoyed reading about your handwriting journey. I hope the video helps you find ways to make your workflow smoother 🤗
Any tips for a lefty?
Oh, I’m not a lefty myself, but I’ve seen so many amazing calligraphers who are! My humble advice is to challenge the misconception that lefties can’t have beautiful penmanship ✍️❤️🔥
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Hi, what is the name of the second fountain you showed? I am not able to understand it. Thanks so much.
Hello! The second fountain pen I recommended was the Lamy Safari. The first one was the TWSBI Eco. Both are awesome! I hope this helps you 🤗
@@FlourishedHope thanks so much. 🌸🌸🌸🌸
Hello! Where can i get that lined paper?
Hello! The lined paper I'm using in this video has been custom-designed by me ☺️. If I make it available, would you be interested?
Absolutely!
I would be as well!
Hi from Poland 😁👋
Hello! 👋 Thank you for your kind message!
I was once told, to have clear handwriting, you need to slow down. This makes it easier to have a clearer text.
Yes, I also need to remind myself that it’s okay to slow down. I hope my video served as a good reminder! ☺️
How can I find this font so I can practice it
I've also searched everywhere for the Monoline Italic font, but I couldn't find it 😞 (Maybe I'll try to create a learning template for Monoline Italic in the near future. Is this something you'd be interested in?) The font style I featured in the video is called "Business Penmanship." Try to find a similar font style that you want to learn, and once you find it, you'll need to create an alphabet print sheet. I created mine in InDesign, but you can easily make one using Word.
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Thank you for your lovely comment! ☺️
I don't know why but I always wrote better with fountain pens, my handwriting was almost unreadable with most pens at elementary school, and even though fountain pens were forbidden I was allowed to use them for that reason.
It's definitely interesting how different tools affect our writing! I’ve found the same with my calligraphy-I write much better with a traditional nib than with a brush pen.
I input my email for the free templates and newsletters but never received any emails with the download link. I’ve checked spam and I’ve tried 5 different emails but nothing came.😒
Oh no! I wonder why 🤔 If you don't mind, please send me a quick email at flourishedhopedesigns@gmail.com, and I'll send you all the files right away!
I'm still impressed by some Asian people writing lines so neatly.
lol, I know what you mean! There is a particular writing style that comes from an Asian background ✍️💕
Where and when did you learn to write like that? It looks like the handwriting from the course at this channel: youtube.com/@handwritingsuccess?feature=shared
Oh, thank you for your kind words ☺️ I've been learning different scripts through many courses and books. Ohhh, I see that your link shows Barbara Getty's teaching! One of the books I'm studying is from her. Is there a particular style of writing you're interested in improving?
When I am emotionally dysregulated, my handwriting is awful. Mindset is very important.
Yes! It’s fascinating how closely our mind and body movements are tied together ✍️
Link to sheet don’t work
Hmm, interesting. Could you please try one more time at this link? www.flourishedhope.com/resources If it still doesn’t work, I can send the file directly to your email. Please let me know how it goes ✨
I'm a fellow calligrapher but I don't journal because I don't know what to write. 😂
Oh, it's wonderful to meet a fellow penman! ☺️ I completely understand how overwhelming it can be when you're unsure what to journal about. If you're interested, I have a detailed video on how I journal. Feel free to check it out here: th-cam.com/video/HmQ6lFfvywA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0fycrgn9y6TjrOIj
Whats wrong with 'chicken scratch'? Usually cursive. Everyone isnt journaling for aesthetics and thats okay. Needing to always have 'aesthetic' handwriting is one of the things that holds people back from beginning a writing journey.
There’s nothing wrong with it. I don’t think the creator is trying to say it’s bad. The problem is when people avoid journaling because of their handwrinting. They can either learn to appreciate their writing or change it. Either way it works out 😋
I chicken scratch in my journal. I actually started journaling to improve my cursive, it's taking a long time to improve, lol .
There’s nothing wrong with chicken scratch. If someone is happy with chicken scratch, they don’t need to watch this video or do the exercises. 😊
Hello! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I agree-no one should hesitate to start journaling because of perfectionism or a lack of confidence in their handwriting. It's all about beginning where you are and aiming to improve over time, enjoying the process as you go. If you’re happy with your handwriting as it is, that's perfectly fine too. The key is to keep enjoying and evolving in our handwriting journey ✍️💕
She never said a word about chicken scratch. This video is for people who WANT to improve their handwriting.
The tip for thicker paper is not the best. Plenty of thick paper is not good. It might not bleed through but it will feather which makes your writing look even worse.
It CAN feather but its not a for sure thing it will. I have plently of thick paper that doesnt feather. Just have to try out different types.
@@ravenoctober9936 my point was that thick paper alone doesn’t guarantee you anything about the quality of the paper. The sizing, fiber type, and coatings are just a few things that affect the performance way more that the thickness.
Agreed. Also you only need a certain thickness, if you go for card stock it'll just be horrible to write on
I have used a lot of thicker paper because I use fountain pens. I have never had a problem with feathering on the thicker paper. No ghosting, no feathering,
No bleed through.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I understand what you mean about how the construction of fiber is what affects whether the paper holds ink well without bleeding. In my experience, thicker paper generally performs better in this regard. Bottomline, it’s always a good idea to test the paper to see if it’s suitable for heavy inks. 😊
Being left-handed, I really cannot get that snoopy swirl. Its not a natural movement
Ah! I've heard that left-handed calligraphers face extra hurdles, but I've also seen amazing lefty calligraphers! So, I'm rooting for your snoopy swirl 🤗
Haha a joke. Her perfect writing is what we learned at 5 yrs old. Baby writing we call it
So write better by writing better.
I hope my few tips on HOW and WHY to write better were thought-provoking ☺️