This series of handwriting-samples appears with the gracious
permission of its author, technical writer and poet Keith
Deshaies.
The samples show this student's progress during three months,
working entirely by himself with suggestions and
materials-recommendations provided by me "long-distance" (via
e-mail and phone.) Note that samples for some dates show Keith
experimenting with more than one writing-tool and/or writing
technique. I encourage students to try various techniques and tools
in order to see for themselves what works best for them. When I
say tools it could be a simple as finding the right pen
or pencil.
February 9, 2004 -
February 10, 2004 -
February 11, 2004
(copying an essay for practice: I encourage my students to find
and copy material that appeals to them) -
February 12, 2004 (copying a catalog entry for practice) -
February 14, 2004 (copying an essay for practice) -
February 18, 2004 (copying an essay for practice) -
also March 8, 2004 - the student uses his new handwriting to
write original poetry
April 6, 2004
(using various fountain pens to copy the back-cover text of a
handwriting book I had recommended to him) -
April 29, 2004 (snailmail from this student) -
