Learn the Palmer Method of Business Writing
In this video I try writing at progressively smaller sizes to find out how small I can actually write using arm movement. Click here to watch on YouTube or watch below. The post How small can you write the Palmer Method? appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .
In this video I look at an original specimen of penmanship by J. J. Bailey that was published in the Business Educator in June of 1925. I look at both documents and analyze the strategies Bailey used to produce his best penmanship for reproduction. Link to original work The 1924-1925 volume of the Business Educator [ ] The post Penmanship Strategies for Reproduction: Analysis of J. J. Bailey s…
I recently found out about the RinG-Pen , a pen that claims to eliminate writing pain and fatigue. It was an interesting looking contraption, so I decided to order one. In my latest video on YouTube, I take a look at this interesting little pen, do some writing with it, and give my thoughts. The post RinG-Pen Review: Gimmick or Good Pen? appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .
In late 2020, I was asked to contribute an exemplar for Business Penmanship (aka Palmer Method) to the 25th Edition of the Speedball Textbook. The Speedball Textbook is produced by Speedball, one of the largest manufacturers of calligraphy supplies, and it is a comprehensive resource on calligraphic scripts. It was an honor to make a [ ] The post My Contribution to the 25th Edition of the…
A few weeks ago, I sent an email asking my subscribers to share their Palmer Method stories. I heard back from a number of subscribers with stories about themselves or a parent/grandparent and the Palmer Method. John Pennsylvania Starting at the age of 7, John was taught the Palmer Method as a student in [ ] The post Your Palmer Method Stories appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .
I own a handful of fountain pens, but I never use them. I love the way fountain pens look and the way they feel on the page, but they are simply not practical for my everyday writing needs nor do they perform the way I need when writing the Palmer Method. In my latest video, [ ] The post Why I Don t Use Fountain Pens appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .
On December 15th, 2020, I was scheduled for my first day of jury duty. I secretly wanted to be picked and I had a strange feeling I would be picked. I brought my journal to take notes during the trial and document the experience. I unfortunately wasn t selected as a juror, but that day I [ ] The post Casual Writing and Why I Keep a Journal appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .
In this excerpt from The Palmer Method Study Plan, I show you how the movements for the capital D are based off of the movements for the capital O. This snippet gives you a great sneak peek of what you ll find in the Study Plan video course. Learn more about The Palmer Method Study Plan [ ] The post Excerpt from The Palmer Method Study Plan Capital D appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .
There was a time when I told myself that I wouldn t be satisfied with my penmanship until it looked as good as Palmer s. There isn t anything wrong with that, but I would have quit penmanship a long time ago if that was truly my goal. After four years of dedicated study and practice, I can [ ] The post Why not create a Palmer Method course? appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .
For me, it was because I wanted to learn to do something the right way. I wanted to re-learn cursive, but the modern resources I found seemed like they weren’t really there to teach handwriting. They were merely accessories to a reading curriculum. When I found the Palmer Method, I knew it was what I [ ] The post Why I Became Interested in the Palmer Method appeared first on ThePalmerMethod.com .