One of the things I've learned about penwork is the role muscle memory plays in crafting the letters. That's why when I practice I try really hard to do it the right way--warming up first, making sure my posture is good, making sure I am using the large muscles of my arm and not wiggling my wrist as in normal writing, etc. Seems someone back in the day dreamed up a way to help people get that motion down with a series of cards embossed with the correct forms of Spencerian letters. Included was a stylus to trace the grooves. I haven't tried Spencerian yet though I'm interested. If and when I do, this may help.
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