The "Golden Age of Ornamental Penmanship", from 1850 to 1925, was a unique period in American calligraphic history. Beautiful penmanship was the rule of the day, and the flexible pointed pen was king.

This subreddit is welcome to those interested to learn anything about Spencerian, Ornamental Penmanship or Business Penmanship. You may also know these by their other names: Palmer, Cursive or Joined-Up Writing.

What is Ornamental Penmanship

• Platt Rogers Spencer- Originator of Spencerian Penmanship
• A Comparison of the Differences Styles of Pointed Pen Script
• Demystifying the Copperplate/Spencerian script Enigma
• Spencerian Ladies Hand
• Signature Writing (Superscription)

Famous master penmen/women

Modern master penmen (1960 - current)

• Michael Sull
• John deCollibus
• Joe Vitolo
• Jake Weiddman
• Harvest Crittenden

Past master penmen (1880 - 1959)

• E.A. Lupfer
• Louis Madarasz
• E.W. Bloser
• H.P. Behrensmeyer
• F.B. Courtney
• C.P. Zaner

What not to post?

• No lettering, modern handwriting (such as block letters), graffiti, illustrations. Pointed pen calligraphy is welcome.
• No memes, image macros and similar submissions.
• [Artist name] - Artwork title

Resources

• IAMPETH - The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting
• Getting Started by Joe Vitolo
• Spencerian Copybooks
• Palmer Method of Business Handwriting
• Traditional Spencerian Saga

Related subreddits

• /r/calligraphy
• /r/penmanshipporn
• /r/handwritingrepair
• /r/Handwriting
• /r/fountainpens