Handwriting Tips for Your Planner

[@jennalessel6810]

There's something so satisfying about watching nice handwriting

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Jenna Lessel Thanks Jenna!

[@litravis]

procrastinating and avoiding taking down the christmas tree and i stumbled upon this. I love it!!!

[@yolanda.vasquez]

TOTAL GAME CHANGER!! It seems like such a simple thing, however, I did not think of it!! I'm not great at all that planner decorating jazz but with the lettering it is enough for me!! Thank you for sharing, I will be practicing for sure. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Yolanda Vasquez You got it Yolanda! TFW!!

[@xXkatiexkoutureXx]

Oh my gosh! Lol - I couldn't figure out why I wasn't happy with my planning or my planner pages... I'm not big on decoration as I want my planner to be 100% function 1st and foremost but... the cute lettering has done it! I am sooo happy! It's visually appealing/interesting as well as functional! *sigh* I am so happy/in love with my pages now! so thank you!!!! ♡

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Katherine Gaddy Makeup You are so welcome Katherine! I am so happy to hear you are enjoying your planner. I think everyone should be bff's with their planner(s). lol Have a great day!!!

[@cayliebaughman4151]

handwriting seems like such a simple, self-explanatory thing, but when I starting watching this i was so mesmerized!!! I've never been happy with my handwriting.. this is really inspiring! can't wait to get home and try some of these tips😍😍

[@amandafernyhough6778]

Absolutely adore that there are videos on handwriting for your planner!! Thanks for making such a cool video xx

[@julieberry1683]

YAY Rachel! Thanks so much for the great video. Your handwriting is beautiful! Starting to practice now....

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Julie Berry lol let me know how it goes Julie! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianesohn6208]

Happy Planner tips would be great.

[@trangkieu1308]

I love your videos! I really enjoy your organization and color coding in your planners. If you plan with stamps I would love to see that. I am new to planning and your videos were my firsts to inspire me. It also was nice to see that you were from Louisiana since I am too. I saw BR and was so excited.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Trang Nguyen Thank you Trang! I do plan with stamps, but right now it's limited to the small stickers I made with Avery labels. (see my Part 1 Fall 2015 Planning video I just posted). If I had more time, I would definitely use them more. Maybe I'll make a video just on stamping....hmmm. Let me know if you would want something like that in a future video. :)

[@trangkieu1308]

Most definitely.

[@jenniferroberts5652]

Love this! I thought I was the only one who liked to copy other people's handwriting. This is what I was looking for =) Thank you!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Jennifer Roberts You are so welcome Jennifer! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) TFW!!!

[@LifeDIYJosie]

Thanks for this informative video. You made it simple that I find myself practicing my penmanship while watching this. I have subscribed and bookmarked this for future reference. I think for now, I'll practice and improve on my own penmanship by writing neatly and evenly. Have a great weekend ahead. Hugs!

[@theycallmerose1]

Thank you so much! would love to you do this as you plan or somehow show it. I can't thank you enough for the time you take to share with us.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Mary A You are welcome Mary! I will be doing a fake "plan with me" on a different style planning pages within the next few weeks. Have a wonderful day!

[@angelalouise3707]

Your hand writing is literally perfect

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Lu Griffin Thank you Lu!

[@pmiddlebrooks3378]

I loved your handwriting video. I am trying to improve my writing as well as learning new styles. I would love to see another video with more handwriting demos of different styles. This is the first video of yours that I have watched and I am going to watch more. I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+P Middlebrooks Thank you so much for subscribing! I will be doing another video showing some "faux planning" with different types of inserts. Have a wonderful day! :)

[@pmiddlebrooks3378]

Looking forward to it.

[@lorenadeleon123]

Love your handwriting style.....thanks for this video...you have really treated us this week...keep 'em coming!!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Lorena De Leon I'm trying my best!!! I just set up my project planner in my personal malden in ochre. I'll make that my next video!

[@lorenadeleon123]

+Rachel Dunaway yay!!!!

[@TheKiwibirder]

Just beautiful. For some reason, I seem to be losing my ability to keep my lettering consistent as I get older. It is so frustrating! This was fun to watch.

[@stargazer1359]

You have good taste in pens...One of my favs.

[@AliceDarkOtakuforLife]

awesome video!!! loved it ♡ you should totally do quotes and cards *-*

[@donnaerickson3059]

Your handwriting is wonderful! Thanks for the tips....

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Donna Ericsson Thank you Donna!

[@debraneal9014]

That was so great! I need to start living my own handwriting as much as I love other people's! This was so helpful!

[@MakingMilesandMemories]

i am so fascinated by this video.. :-) So in my school we were taught to write in cursive right from the start so I used to think everyone was as well..

[@rachelleforeman4355]

Great tips and explanations/ examples!! Thank you!!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Rachelle Foreman You are so welcome Rachelle!

[@beautiibrainsstyle]

This is an awesome video thank you I just bought my first planner

[@lions1310]

Hooray! another video from my favourite you tuber! I love this week :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Rae Brown lol I'm so glad you like my videos! This video was very different for me in terms of shooting and content. I hope you enjoyed! TFW!!!

[@lions1310]

+Rachel Dunaway I thought it was great, you did a wonderful job :)

[@lialu02]

Awesome video! Thank u for these great writing tips!👍

[@SallyBoebally]

I loved this video! I have always been interested in people's hand writing, as you said you were at the beginning of your video. Thanks for sharing :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Sallyboebally TFW!!!

[@ItsEkcho]

Me too. I thought I was strange. I will let someone know if they have great penmanship.

[@sushi.6365]

same :)

[@ashleysanchez3030]

Sally Boebally omg I love you you need to post vids a agen

[@SallyBoebally]

+Ashley Sanchez do you watch my videos? ;)

[@dawnelliott4529]

Just seeing this & I love it. I hate my hand writing, I'm always in a hurry & it gets very hard to read...even for me I use both cursive and printing when writing which is hard to read.Growing up I too used to practice, I'd write a differnt way in journalling. I would love to get a hard copy of your aphabets and maybe days of the week , months etc. to take with me so I can practice anytime I have a minute. I think this kind of writing is so pretty. I REALLY need to be able to write quickly as my brain has so many things to write down, especially when I'm teaching! I would love to have a certain style and your's is great! Would love to see a video on how you keep your planner ( unless you have and I missed it! I see this has been up awhile) ;-} Thanks

[@maigrace]

You make it look so easy! I will be practicing! Thank you for this and I hope you continue to make videos like this one:-)

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Mai Grace Hunter I will! I plan on doing a faux "plan with me" just using hand lettering and no stickers. :)

[@maigrace]

I'm subscribed! Look forward to more of your videos! Rachel Dunaway

[@JuuC]

This video was awesome!! I was one of the people that asked for the handwriting video, thanks for making it :D Thaks for sharing all your videos!!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Ju AC No problem! I enjoy making videos, it's just making time to do it that is the hard part. :) Have a great day!

[@lionsze]

Very nice. Lots of ideas to try out.. Thanks

[@racheldunaway3313]

+LionSze You are so welcome!

[@taracatherineriley]

Great video. I learned a lot. Very relaxing to watch

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Tara Riley Thank you Tara! I feel like I repeated myself a lot. lol Have a great Holiday season!

[@susanharkema2888]

Wow, you really hold your pen higher than I do. I'm going to try that (have the same pen) and see if that helps. I like that you "wung" it!

[@TheTamsiii]

You have really pretty hands, and of course handwriting. LOVE!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Tamsi .To Thank you!

[@mellissagrice7972]

AWESOME video. LOVE this! Thank you so much!!

[@imyseg13]

interesting. I'm just getting into the whole planner thing and I find it all so fascinating

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Summer Firefly It can definitely turn into an addiction! lol I love watching KZbin videos, but I try not to let myself get too overwhelmed by it all. Just do what works for you! Have a great day!

[@saeedahunter7604]

yes me too! i was obsessed with other people handwriting. i have a nice handwriting from practicing because i love other ppls writting

[@Tybrady9]

This was a very helpful video. I was curious on how people who does their PWM videos learned how to do the different handwriting. I am going to practice on it right now. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊😊😊

[@MountainMaid238]

Simply gorgeous!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+MsQdoll :)

[@TheSimpleLivesOfSP]

I love planning and I absolutely love this vid!

[@lemonjade]

your handwriting is like a font and i love it

[@racheldunaway3313]

+ellisdee Thank you so much!

[@D1vaDvyn]

I would love for you to do a "faux lettering" tutorial for the Happy Planner. This video was very helpful ... Have a great day:)

[@jad478403]

Love how you write your "Ss" 😊

[@TheJuleBoxStudios]

Love your writing! Thanks for sharing:)

[@JennerationLife]

you write cursive lettering really fast but you pause between your letters, which mesmerizes me for some reason LOL. I have always been obsessed with my handwriting. I write my name a million times....on everything....especially if I'm on hold or if I'm waiting on an appointment or something. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

+JennerationLife TFW!!!

[@jgonzales304]

I'm obsessed with your penmanship 😍

[@racheldunaway3313]

+jgonzales304 well thank you! :)

[@Missskymel548]

A nice pen I can get and just to prec my hand write to thank you

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Mlandy Jeffery You are so welcome! :)

[@stacythomas7162]

I was lucky. I went to a parochial grade school where cursive is still taught. I've always been told I write like a nun....which is a HUGE compliment, since all the Sisters at school had BEAUTIFUL penmanship. Also, I was an art major in college and learned calligraphy while in high school. I use calligraphy as headers and on labels in my planners. Yes, it took pratice and now it is like second nature to me.

[@sandrawaghorn9674]

Enjoyed video very much! Quite inspiring :)

[@fluensie]

Thank you so much! Your video was very helpful!

[@ruthyz]

This was so helpful, thanks!

[@imsotifftastic]

thank you SOOO much !! i had been struggling with my hand lettering and this like really helped me get a grip on it. 🙌🙌🙌

[@madisonpost9989]

Handwriting goals

[@cheapnbeautiful]

If you do another handwriting video could you attach links to a download of your handwriting samples? I think that would be really helpful to have something to print and sort of follow as a template! Loved the video, thank you!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+cheapnbeautiful That's a great idea! I will definitely work on that for the next handwriting video. :) Thanks for the request and have a wonderful day!

[@luvslagos]

This was super helpful! My handwriting is so awful, I wasn't allowed to use a pen in elementary school...I was relegated to a pencil by my teachers (the use of a pen had to be "earned"). I think I will take your tips and keep practicing.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+luvslagos I am sure it's not that bad! lol I will be making another video in the next few weeks with more tips/tricks for handwriting. Have a wonderful day and have fun practicing!

[@tcastr07]

I love your cursive! My writing is more rounded so it's hard for me to do the tails/wings :/ I'm having to practice & train my hand to write more like you lol. Thanks for the video!

[@bonniecorsalini6793]

I love your video thank you for all the tips

[@jaleesarenae9414]

I love this video. So cute. I love your writing

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Jaleesa Renae Thank you Jaleesa!

[@jaleesarenae9414]

your welcome

[@robertogonzalez6083]

fantastic! thanks for the video!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Robert Gonzalez Thank you!

[@amandalong8263]

Thanks for sharing! Your voice is so calming btw. Sorry to be weird lol.

[@hunnibon-y1s]

Omg..i love this handwriting tutorial..

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Folaurasha Jerry well thank you so much!

[@bettysircely4214]

Wonderful video! Your writing is spot on! Did you ever open an etsy shop? I'm late to the game here....

[@racheldunaway3313]

+betty sorcery I have not since I am still in law school. I am thinking about doing this once I get a job after the bar exam and get "settled in." I think I am going to put this on my 2017 goals. :) Is this something you would be interested in?!!!

[@TamaraStuffs]

+Rachel Dunaway hi I am wondering something. You say emphasise on the down stroke of a letter but what about the a letter you go down on both sides? can I do both down strokes or do I need to do only 1 side always. and if yes is there a rule that says wich side you need to emphasise on ?

[@TinaLouiseWallace]

Thank you. If I wanted you to do planner type thing it would be for my a5 inkwell that is in my Filofax

[@racheldunaway3313]

+tina wallace Tina: I do not have any inkwell press inserts, but I should be able to show something comparable on a personal size Filofax insert. :) TFW!!!

[@fashioncrafts6326]

Great video😄😆!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Fashion/crafts Thank you so much!

[@THESWATCHLIFE]

You have the prettiest writing! Thank you so much for this. I'm lost on how to write in my planner, and I don't like my handwriting :( Practice practice practice!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+T H E | S W A T C H | L I F E My biggest advice is to slow down the speed of your writing and, as you said, practice a lot. When I slow down and make deliberate strokes, it seems to help. TFW!!!

[@jenniferbarnes198]

Thanks for sharing!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Jennifer Barnes Thanks for watching Jennifer!

[@shoppingfiesta]

Great tips! I sometimes can't even read my own handwriting 😂

[@racheldunaway3313]

+shoppingfiesta lol trust me, I've been there too! Have a great day!

[@imannoor383]

such a cute voice and love this video. I know it will help me.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Iman Noor I'm so glad to hear it!!!

[@MONICAGEISHA1]

Sweet Rach: What a Fabulous and Relaxing Tutorial! :D It was sooo helpfully for me. Wow! :) I'm just Decorating an "Ugly and Boring Planner" to my Mom and this morning I was Stopped without new pretty Ideas... OMG! :( :s Buuut, you Inspired me a Lot with your Gorgeous, Delicate, soo Fancy Style and Good Taste!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Monica Geisha F. B. Thank you SO much! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I'll be making more soon!

[@anglstampr1]

what kind of pen are you using? I love it...

[@LauraHernandez]

I am now obsessed with writing in my planner 😭😭

[@racheldunaway3313]

+itsmelaura lol good to hear! I love that it gives a little extra interest in an otherwise plain planner page.

[@missjamiekaren]

What pen is that?

[@yveyve7115]

Such an informative video. Thank you. May I ask what pen are you using?

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Yve Yve It is a Pilot Precise V5 RT pen. You can find these anywhere. :) TFW!!!

[@emma8000]

What kind of pen is that? I feel like the type of pen makes a HUGE difference in my handwriting and that one looks soo nice

[@alyssamarie8666]

She wrote with a Pilot Precise V5 pen ( it's in the description)

[@verasimma5678]

Good and interesting and what is the pen name please .ok nice style of writing and I have a planner and I need different styles to write in it you help me alot . Now my planner looks nice and good . People ask me where do you get these ideas . Don't worry I will Subscribe now 👍👌💘🐱

[@heidifris4880]

LOVE! Can I ask you what pen that is?

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Heidi Fris It is a Pilot Precise V5 RT pen. TFW Heidi!!!

[@heidifris4880]

Thank you!! You're so welcome!! Love your thought process and style!!

[@jennamillen3087]

This was super informative, I learned a lot! Your voice is so soothing too, is that weird to say? But thanks for the awesome video :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

+andallisgrace lol no, that's not weird. Other people have actually told me that before on my videos, but I grew up thinking I had a "squeaky" voice. lol who knew?!!! Have a great day and TFW!!!

[@kbeauchene]

Hi, is there anyway you could do a template so we can print it and practice!

[@kamiadair9608]

what Penn do you use. I am looking for a super fine tip.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+kami adair The one I'm using in the video is a Pilot Precise V7 RT pen in black ink. You can get these at any office supply store or Walmart....or online!

[@kamiadair9608]

Thanks

[@margarettelei828]

It's interesting how you write "S". From bottom to top. Btw. I love this kinds of videos because my penmanship sucks.

[@TomatoSqUeeeZe]

would be helpful if you actually went through one of your days with how you set it up and how the different handwriting applies... you mentioned doing it, I was disappointed you didn't add that in there!

[@amandafernyhough6778]

Ps that pen looks so easy to write with, what's the brand? x

[@jmd532]

Hi! I loved this video and was just curious what pen you are using? It looks like it writes quite nicely and has a thin point

[@racheldunaway3313]

+jmd532 Its a Pilot V5 RT. You should be able to purchase this pen just about anywhere. :)

[@EricaPembleton]

what type of pen are you using in this video?

[@Rachierooh]

What pen do you use please?

[@ilovetobemom]

I would love bullet journal, daily

[@kelseymaclachlan8733]

what pen did you use?

[@alyssamarie8666]

She wrote it in the description of the video

[@carlafiske5798]

Please do more writing/lettering videos.please in an Erin condren layout. I have the happy planner from me and my big ideas I was using Erin condren although their products are great they have the worst customer service!!!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Carla fiske Carla, I have some comparable inserts from Sew Much Crafting I will be using when I make this video. :)

[@LulaBillBoutique]

What kind of pen is that?

[@booknerdzalina]

Pilot V5RT

[@cecyguerra1904]

does it stain tho?

[@imadesutayasa8288]

Nice👍👍

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you!

[@Kristy_Ann]

You should turn your cursive alphabet into a PDF file so we can all download it and practice!!!! :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

+KristyAnnJ lol....that sounds like a great idea! TFW!!!

[@TaylorFlategraffHill]

I love your videos! I know it may sound weird but I love your nails/hands! Do you have an Instagram?! Would love to follow you! XOXO. ❤️

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Taylor Flategraff-Hill I do not currently post on my IG account. I'll let you know if I do! TFW!!!

[@jingyesi_2023]

i like this

[@racheldunaway3313]

+yuenting yip Thank you so much!

[@mohamednevim1124]

Thank you

[@amyharper2128]

you kind of sound like Beth from the walking dead (basically I love your voice

[@lorenadeleon123]

we all wanna be like rachel!!! 😂

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Lorena De Leon :) lol Hi Lorena! Hope you are having a great day! TFW!!!

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Really nice hand writing! I'm left handed, so my writing looks like a potato.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Archibald Tuttle lol, just keep practicing!!! I've been working on my handwriting for years, but it doesn't take long if you slow down and practice different techniques. I"ll be doing more videos on this soon! Have a great day!

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Thanks for your motivational words :-) Have a nice day too and a happy holiday season.

[@tami1796]

❤️

[@kraemerashley88]

Thought I would tell you that your "b" and "f" look the same.

[@hayleepickard2159]

I noticed that too

[@rebeccataylor1729]

when they are written in a word or phrase, distinguishing them would be much easier because the f would have a tail going lower while the b would have its arm going higher :)

[@Day2DayWithMcK]

hahahaha... when you say you don't like Q's. I hate Z's. They always throw me. But wouldn't you know it...I named my daughter Elizabeth. (After years of writing her name ........ I STILL hate Z's).

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Day2DayWithMcK lol, I just can't make them look pretty! grrrr.... its the little things.