Beckoning to you with glints of light coming from
the gold gilding on the cover, 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 being released in
2002:
Enjoy,
learn and be inspired!
F. W. Tamblyn's
Home Instructor in Penmanship
Originally
published instructions in 1898 - this 8th Edition
published in 2001.
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 2002. Size: 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" - 192
pages - spiral bound for ease of use.
