Safe Methods of Business by J.L. Nichols, 1889

1. Sit in an upright and easy position.  Keep both feet on the floor.
2. Hold the pen firmly, but not so tightly as to cramp the fingers.
3. Place the hand on the paper.

Script Alphabet, Flourished Alphabet

Business Capitals, Script Business Alphabet

Ornamental Penmanship, German Script Alphabet

How to Address an Envelope, Commercial Correspondence

Notes of Invitation

Alphabet for Marking Boxes and Packages, Alphabet for Pen Printing

Spencerian Penmanship manual
Ornamental Penmanship examples

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