Word Practice
How to Write Names in Calligraphy: Capitals, Spacing and Flow
A step-by-step way to write a name well: draft it in pencil, decide how the capital meets the lowercase letters, keep the spacing even and center it on a tag or card.
Word Practice
Move from single letters to whole words: first practice words, short phrases written for beginners, and names with flowing capitals.
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Word Practice
Calligraphy Practice Phrases: Short Lines Written for Beginners
A set of short original phrases grouped by the skill they train: arches, ovals, loops, descenders, capitals and mixed lines, with a simple way to practice each one.
Word Practice
Calligraphy Word Practice: Your First Words, Letter by Letter
Move from letters to whole words with a clear plan: short words from one stroke group at a time, then mixed words, each written three times and checked for slant and spacing.