A Handwriting Manual

by Alfred Fairbank

Instructs the reader in the art of handwriting with an emphasis upon the italic style

Genres: Writing

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

Alfred John Fairbank CBE was a British calligrapher, palaeographer and author on handwriting. Fairbank was a founding member of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators in 1921, and later became its honourable secretary. (Wikipedia)

He taught at Brighton College of Art, 1955-1966.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Sims · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those curiosities you find in a used-book shop, take home, and browse through on a rainy afternoon with satisfaction and the urge to write more legibly from now on.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

My main takeaways: Italic is a bridge style from block printed lettering to joined-up writing. Balance body, elbows out, to let pen point wider than my shoulder.

Fun new phrase (p.97): swash capitals which show off with a flourish, especially a descending, sweeping tail, notably for {GJQXY}. Writing samples among the plates (pl. 24, 26) included non-highlighted use of swash minuscule letters {kz} both mid- and end-of-word.

[via browsing library shelf next to Missing Ink]

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

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A complete reference book about handwriting. The book contains historical facts, techniques, and illustration to lead the reader into the sophisticated universe of handwriting.

[Books In Brogan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There isn't any new information or much in the way of instructions so I wouldn't recommend it for anyone that wants it for that.  You will find mostly historical information on the history of handwriting.This review was originally posted on Books In Brogan