The Spencerian Practice Notebook: Professional Slant Guidelines at 52° and 31° for Classical American...

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Nigel Gourlay

The Spencerian Practice Notebook

Name: The Spencerian Practice Notebook
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ISBN: 9781913725167

Professional Slant Guidelines at 52° and 31° for Classical American Penmanship

Nigel Gourlay

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English

Nigel Gourlay
23 January 2026

Art techniques & principles; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts; Lettering & calligraphy

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Spencerian Script Practice Notebook is designed for writers, calligraphers, and penmanship enthusiasts who want to develop consistent, elegant letterforms using professional slant and baseline control.

This notebook features precision guidelines set at 52° and 31°, the traditional angles associated with classical American Spencerian and related pointed-pen styles. The page layout provides clear horizontal baselines and finely calibrated diagonal slant lines that support disciplined muscle memory, smooth rhythm, and accurate stroke alignment.

Ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners, the format allows you to practise individual letterforms, word connections, and extended passages while maintaining visual consistency across every page. The restrained, uncluttered design keeps the focus on movement, spacing, and form rather than decoration, making it suitable for daily drills, formal study, and long-term skill development.

This notebook is well suited to use with dip pens, fountain pens, brush pens, and pencils, and pairs naturally with historical Spencerian, Copperplate, and traditional business handwriting models. Whether you are refining foundational strokes or working toward expressive, flowing script, these structured practice pages provide a reliable framework for steady improvement.

A practical, elegant companion for students, teachers, and calligraphy studios, this notebook offers a professional working surface for anyone committed to the craft of classical handwriting.

By: Nigel Gourlay
Imprint: Nigel Gourlay
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9781913725167
ISBN 10: 1913725162
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 23 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active