The Palmer Method of Business Writing

by A.N. Palmer

This comprehensive guide will help you master the Palmer Method of writing so you can achieve perfect cursive handwriting. In a series of rapid, plain, unshaded, coarse-pen writing lessons, this guide will enable you to adopt a neat cursive writing style with rhythmic motions. The Palmer Method suggests that writing should be an exercise of the entire arm, not just the wrist and fingers. This assists writers in keeping their words legible, while writing quickly and painlessly. Focused on business writing, rather than the art of calligraphy, no artistic talent is required to master this skill. Complete with the original illustrations and diagrams, this 1901 book provides easy-to-follow instructions for learners of all ages. Austin Palmer developed the Palmer Method of handwriting in the late 19th century with the aim of simplifying the standardised Spencerian Method of cursive writing. Palmer's method quickly became the most popular handwriting style in America. Read & Co. Books is proud to have republished this new edition of The Palmer Method of Business Writing , featuring an introductory biography of the author. Not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the history and development of penmanship.

Genres: Nonfiction

148 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1915

About the author

Austin Norman Palmer was an American innovator in the field of penmanship whose development and widespread distribution of the Palmer Method of handwriting had a great influence on the handwriting of the American education systems.

Reviews

[ben.wmv · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn’t complete this but the first few drills have improved my shorthand’s legibility and speed immeasurably. Switching to a fountain pen (Lamy CP1) has also cleaned things up a bit. I don’t think I’ve made improvements in my handwriting since middle school so this is quite a delight. On the other hand all my writing is in italics now but that’s fine I guess.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

🖊 My review: I found this to be a useful book to get re-acquainted with my penmanship education from grade school. This is an intensive course of study.

🔻 Genre: Penmanship.
✔️Published in 1915.
💫 What I like best: The exercises.
📌 Would I read this again? Yes.
🤔 My rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
◼️ Fun fact: Penmanship is easy.
🟢 Media form: Project Gutenberg and can be found HERE

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fulfilled my desire to practice elegant penmanship

[TaeTae · Rating 5 out of 5]

For someone who writes notoriously fast and notoriously illegible, the Palmer method saved my life:
1. The use of muscular movement helps me write at the speed I love but not the tired hands anymore
2. No art talent needed, practice your ovals and your slants and you'll achieve the Palmer style handwriting like everybody else
3. The book is sectioned into drills which you can do one or two a day; great active meditation
4. Led me into a rabbit hole of fountain pens which are great for practicing the method

Bring back handwriting classes in schools!!

[Hiệp Kiên Nhẫn · Rating 4 out of 5]

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