Better Handwriting (Teach Yourself Series)
by G. Se Briem, Rosemary Sassoon
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Book Reviews of Better Handwriting (Teach Yourself Series)
Book Review: Good, Workable Handwriting Guide
Summary: 5 Stars
Those who buy this book are, obviously, looking to develop a more readable handwriting style. And this will help you do it. The thing is -- you have to be prepared to do handwriting exercises. Fact is, handwriting is a series of learned hand motions which result in readable script; so when changing your handwriting, you have to develop some new habits and work with them until they stick. And this is not something you can do in a few minutes. On the other hand, it doesn't take years either, and I'm seeing clear results after a couple of days. How long it takes depends on how much work one has to do to get where one wants to go. The book has a lot of material on diagnosing one's current handwriting, and what to do about faults and flaws that one finds troublesome. The book delivers on its promise -- it has the basic information, by people who know what they are doing, about how to fix a handwriting style that one does not care for. One of the charming aspects of this book is that it is NOT what you were taught in school, is NOT dogmatic, and doesn't try to boss you around -- it tries to help you get where YOU want to go. Sassoon and her co-author fully expect that you will individualize your penmanship, that it should be individualized, and that it ought to suit you and your style. What this book will do for you is give you an intellectual framework to guide yourself. That's what I got it for, and I feel I got every pennysworth. One extra hint. I've not found it as hard to reform my penmanship, using this book, as I would have with a new musical instrument. It's really a matter of adding to what you were taught in school, and what you already do. It's not as easy as falling off a log, but if you really want to do it, it can be quite rewarding.Book Review: Excellent and practical
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the book last night and spent over an hour working on the exercises before going to bed. This morning I have spent two hours working on the exercises and the time just flew by. Despite being well-educated (possibly over-educated) I have always written slowly and not particularly legibly. In the space of a few hours I have changed my writing position and pen-hold and have learned to make the simple strokes necessary for clear, legible and speedy writing. The book was a surprise and a delight and I only wish I had come across it in 1984 when it was first published or that it had been around when I was at school.I searched the Internet on a whim to see if I could find Rosemary Sassoon in order to thank her. That job has been made incredibly easy. I would urge anyone who has the slightest interest in improving their handwriting to get the book without delay. At a fraction under £7, it must be the bargain of the century. In a couple of hours and a few easy lessons it has changed what was a hard, painful slog for me into a process of joy and discovery. The book didn't promise instant results but it has certainly produced them. If I had known it existed I would surely have bought it sooner and consider myself lucky to have found it at all.
Book Review: Better Handwriting
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this book to improve my penmanship. The results were no less than wonderful. In less than 3 days my writing had improve tremendously. What I like most about this book, along with the price of course, is the options that it gives you in writing techniques. I also liked that the author gives an understanding of why one may have difficulty in with their writing in the first place. I generally felt that good penmanship reflected a person who was deliberate and careful. This book shows that there is more than attitude involved here, there are basic mechanics to good penmanship that we were not shown in grade school. Great book to refer to anyone who is penmanly- challenged.Book Review: Lots of talk, well, not so much help
Summary: 2 Stars
This book mainly tells you how to write quickly, cursively and legibly, if your former handwriting is slow, separate and illegible. Some common senses such as that you must write in relaxed mood and hand position, may be of help. However, if you are already a neat writer and aim at adding some artistic touch to your handwriting, no useful advice can be found in this book. Therefore, I think, that is the reason why this book is entitled "better" handwriting instead of "nice" handwriting.
And, one thing I do not like in this book is, the authors' instructions are just too wordy.
Book Review: Really had an impact
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently started collecting fountain pens. To do my collection justice I needed to improve my handwriting. This book did more than teach me how to write better, it taught me to discover and create a personal character in my writing. The practice sessions returned a sense of control immediately. For the first time in my life I actually got complements on my penmanship. I continue to tweek things here and there and my fountain pens are most appreciative.