Sull's Manual of Advanced Penmanship

From internationally recognized master penman Michael R. Sull comes an incredible volume of advanced techniques in several forms of penmanship. In Sull’s Manual of Advanced Penmanship, this second offering from author and master penman Michael R. Sull brings to light numerous styles and methods of creative artistry in handwriting that until now have never before appeared in published form. Fascinating techniques such as relay writing, puzzle writing, connected writing, and running hand are described in a most comprehensive manner. Also included in this instructional guide are the following novelty methods of American cursive, ornamental penmanship, and flourishing: Elevated ornamental Spencerian capitals. Advanced Spencerian monograms. Sequencing curvature. Super twister capitals. Movement, dexterity, and spontaneity. Flourished word and line endings. Negative space considerations. Superscription and signature writing. Muscularity and pen manipulation. Interline flourishing, masterpiece flourishing, and artistic shading. Accent title and foliated flourishing. Methods of bird and quill designs, filigree patterns, and composition flourishing. Sull explains each entry in an easy-to-understand manner and provides illustrations of techniques to add a visual sense of understanding to the reader.