This
one-hundred-ninety-two page spiral bound book is
packed with instructional and inspirational
materials for the aspiring lettering artist.
Frederick W. Tamblyn described the 7th edition,
last published in 1938, as a complete and concise
instructor in penmanship for teachers and pupils
everywhere.
Here is an
overview of the treasures you'll find in this the
8th edition that was released in 2001 and reprinted
in 2008.
Enjoy,
learn and be inspired!
F. W. Tamblyn's
Home Instructor in Penmanship
Lessons
originally published in 1898.
8th Edition 2nd printing July 2008.
A complete
biography of the life and times of F. W. Tamblyn
with personal photos that will help you learn
proper technique.
Proven
methods to learn rapid, easy, practical business
and Spencerian styles of handwriting based on
muscular arm movement. These methods were used to
teach an estimated 40,000 students during the first
part of the 20th century.
Concise
instructions about methods of practice, posture,
positioning, deep breathing, and selection, use and
care of supplies as well as the importance of
clothing, speed, counting, drills, movements, touch
and form. Included is a comprehensive reminder list
of Do's and Don'ts. Over 275 detailed illustrations
of hand penned art that will show you exactly how
to make the proper letterforms.
You will
learn to improve your everyday handwriting by
studying the business writing lessons that cover
each letter of the alphabet, both upper and lower
case. Study the supplemental movement exercises,
complete sentence structures and measure your work
up to the master's with the transparent business
writing alphabet form. Use these proven methods of
developing business writing skills to build a solid
foundation that will allow you to create an
exceptional style of Spencerian writing.
Artistic (Spencerian or ornamental style) writing
lessons follow in the same proven format. Study the
correct and proper movements, and the use and care
of materials (paper, pens, ink and oblique
holders). Use the transparent artistic writing
alphabet form to help you develop your
style.
Appreciate
the art that F. W. Tamblyn penned and placed into
the lesson plans. His thoughtful consideration and
detailed comments will tell you how to create a
superior Spencerian style.Study the lessons
covering Engravers Script (Copperplate), Pencil
Outlining, Medieval text, Engrosser's text,
Marking, Old English, Modified Old English and
varieties of Gothic (Broad Pen, Fine Pen, Slant,
Free-hand) and Roman (Broad Pen and Fine Pen). In
all you'll find examples of 22 different alphabets.
See it all pulled together with some 56 decorative
images and completed works interspersed throughout
the book. View an additional 30 pages of 60 never
before seen images of calligraphic works created by
F. W. Tamblyn, a master engrossing artist and
teacher of handwriting. These are finished pieces
of art that were actually used for advertising,
diplomas, letterheads, resolutions, and flourished
art.
Flourishing
lessons are included with step-by-step construction
of basic flourishes. Follow the lesson plans and
admire the master's flourishes as penned by F. W.
Tamblyn.
Be inspired
by one of the very best master engrossers of the
time, and be assured that the techniques set forth
in the book will serve you well with proper
practice to develop skilled penmanship
techniques.
The
7th revised edition was last published 64 years
ago. This 8th revised edition is being offered for
the first time in 2001. Size: 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" - 192
pages - spiral bound for ease of use.
