Longhand

Lesson · Casual Hand

The letter a, before the ink commits.

Settle the wrist first — work through 3 short drills, then set the letter down on the ruled sheet.

The letter a

Letter 1 / 26
ExemplarFig. 01
a
  1. 1Enter the a with a small hook — let the pen stay loose in the hand.
  2. 2Write the body in one unhurried motion, lifting only where it feels natural.
  3. 3Let the exit stroke drift into space; economy matters more than perfection.
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