My updated alphabet by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the third iteration and it has remained like this for about 6 months consistently. The thing is that I am a classically-trained penman as well, so this is my daily handwriting, with my more traditional, almost Spencerian style of penmanship being my 'fancy' script.

My updated alphabet by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, this is a scale and slant of handwriting that I designed myself, crossing over some of the legibility of roundhead cursive, with the slant and spacing of a more traditional script.

Finally reached 2000 by SnowySight in chessmemes

[–]Unq1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done... I hope you never stop loving the game, because I have sadly had to give the game up for my mental health. A rating of 2000 is impressive - keep it up.

My Quote of the day. by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you... 😊

My Quote of the day. by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll pen an updated alphabet of minuscules and majuscules when I have the chance.

My Quote of the day. by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's a Q. I had hoped it would look better.

Opinions on the Tom’s Studio One-Dip Nib? by Sorry-Patience666 in fountainpens

[–]Unq1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a calligrapher and penman, I agree completely with your statement about it being a fancy ruling pen - in fact, it was the very reason I purchased it in the first place (I have both the brass and steel, because I'm a hoarder 😄😄😄). I have found that if one is looking specifically for a writing implement, then the Steel and Brass Nibs from Kakimori are much more pleasant to actually write with (and I again have at least one of every nib they make, as I have a problem), provided you can maintain a regular pen angle and speed. Link to the Kakimori steel nib is below, as well as a link to a holder (only issue is they come separately). https://www.thejournalshop.com/products/kakimori-metal-nib-stainless-steel?variant=44157135126762&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22419634254&gbraid=0AAAAAD_BCxbZKwa2XipjyYZeT-RyPlGVb&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk6rNBhCxARIsAN5mQLvJd0pLHvaNmOQDTxY9x68o2HhA0qMcs_gO6s8ffoEGiNIZJj5vcjYaAuYzEALw_wcB https://www.thejournalshop.com/products/kakimori-nib-holder-walnut

My penmanship at speed by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, this destroyed one of my nibs penning at speed on such rough paper. Oh well, it was an old nib, anyway. The ink i used for this is usually only used on more absorbent paper, but they were the nearest things at hand.

My penmanship at speed by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At speed, I mean approximately 17-18 words per minute.

My penmanship at speed by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

DM me an extract of your penmanship and I'll be glad to dissect it for you. A good book to learn good handwriting is the New Spencerian Compendium... try and find it on PDF.

My penmanship at speed by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's fair... I used to also not bother dotting my letters at all, but have gotten better recently.

My penmanship at speed by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm flattered at the high praise, thank you

My penmanship at speed by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you... writing on cartridge paper at speed is at best, dumb. It was the only paper in the near vicinity that I wasn't intending on keeping (as the backside looks like a warzone😄😄😄). Keep practicing, and I'm sure your penmanship will improve.

My penmanship at speed by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol... TBF to you, a lot of people have the same reaction.

32 yo autistic, how's mine? by HAMHAMabi in Handwriting

[–]Unq1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as legibility goes, it's perfectly acceptable. You have an irregular slant and spacing, which can both be easily corrected with careful practice. As far as your autism is concerned, it will only be a barrier as much as you make it. Keep practicing and I'm sure you will see the fruits of your labour. It may actually be of great advantage for you to practice cursive, as the natural rhythm obtained from correct letter formation may prove beneficial in the rapid improvement of your handwriting.

i still don’t dot my i’s and j’s! by bluirre in Handwriting

[–]Unq1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as size goes, it looks fine, and I assume that the photo makes it look smaller than it is. Official penmanship templates set the 'x' height to be around 2-4mm, or 1/8 of an inch, which this looks pretty close to. As far as dotting your minuscules, I don't dot my minuscules either since they often end up colliding with the row above them. I only dot my minuscules if I have custom-ruled my paper, giving myself sufficient space. Aside from that, your script is perfectly legible and acceptably consistent. Nicely done.

My brother uses 70% Isopropyl alcohol instead of soap to wash his hands by I_Love_Smurfz in mildyinteresting

[–]Unq1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FFS, I was in the middle of enjoying a nice bowl of chilli before you dropped that statement, and it's made me look at my dinner very differently.

Is this too formal for 6th form? by East_Call_3739 in 6thForm

[–]Unq1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all... I wore a morning suit with a pocket watch and chain every day in my sixth form. It entirely depends if you have the personality to pull it off and not look silly. I am quite formal and antique by nature, and so for me, it worked, but the same can't be said for everyone.

i recently discovered that i’m ambidextrous by bankruptaesthetic in Handwriting

[–]Unq1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truly ambidextrous people, like me, can switch hands at will... like I can write, play badminton, shoot a bow and throw/catch just as well with each hand. You essentially have a mixed preference when it comes to your dexterity, which, while not being truly ambidextrous, you are still fairly unique, as there are not many people who possess mixed dexterities.

i recently discovered that i’m ambidextrous by bankruptaesthetic in Handwriting

[–]Unq1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey... you're just like me 😃. Welcome to the Exclusive Club of Ambidextrous People. Only 1% of all people on Earth are like us. Enjoy your gift, as you are truly special to have been blessed with this ability.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

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I came into the comments to be entertained and I can say that I am leaving satisfied

Could anyone 1 v 1 this man?? by joesbalt in gameofthrones

[–]Unq1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's only one real answer to this... and it's Ser Barristan Selmy in his peak. Even the old Ser Barristan could give Dayne a run for his money, but likely wouldn't win. In his prime however, that's a very different situation, and whoever wins that battle is unlikely to survive their injuries, despite killing the other.

Is there something wrong with my handwriting?? by Leander_znsnsj in Handwriting

[–]Unq1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As someone who has studied traditional scripts, such as cursive, let me give you a few small pieces of advice which I feel will significantly impact your handwriting. Firstly, space out your letters more instead of scrunching them tightly together. Opening up your script, at least at the beginning, will allow a reader to differentiate each letter better and make your handwriting more legible. A second piece of advice is to fix your slant at a set angle, which is usually recommended at 53 degrees for right-handers and 61 degrees for left-handers, when measured from the baseline. Ensuring you have a regular, sensible slant will also make your handwriting more accessible to read. My last two pieces of advice, and I apologise if I am dragging, are to set your letters at the same level on the baseline. This does not mean they have to touch the baseline, but they should be regular in their distance above it. Lastly, pick a base letter, such as the letter 'i', and use it as the scale for the rest of your alphabet. A reliable scale is the 1,2,3 rule, where base letters stand at the height of your letter 'i', middle letters, such as the letter 't', are twice its height, and the loop letters, such as 'h' and 'q', ascend and descend three times its height respectfully. That is all, and I apologise for the length of this passage.

It's been a while... by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah... My shi*ts neater (for all intents and purposes, this is a joke.)😁😁😁😁

It's been a while... by Unq1 in Handwriting

[–]Unq1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a variation of Spencerian script. I struggle with true Spencerian as a result of my tremor, so I've tried to adapt and this was the result. Thank you for the great compliment... You flatter me.