What's the Difference Between Cursive and Calligraphy?

In today's video (it's a short one!), we'll examine the difference between cursive and calligraphy. There are four main differences:
1. Cursive is about writing efficiently (you rarely pick up your pen), while calligraphy is ... well, hardly efficient!
2. Cursive is generally quite simple -- again, it's about writing quickly and efficiently. In contrast, calligraphy is usually detailed and ornate.
3. Cursive letters always connect to each other. Calligraphy, however, doesn't have to connect. There are broad-nib calligraphy styles (like uncial script) that don't connect at all!
4. Calligraphy is a discipline, while cursive is a skill. Cursive is usually associated with everyday handwriting. Calligraphy is generally more embellished, so it’s reserved for special projects, like wedding envelopes.
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[@heathervandusen6905]

I didn’t know the two where so different! Both are beautiful but different! Cursive is something I learned in grade school and now my daughter is just starting school and I have learned that cursive isn’t something they teach anymore in school! That’s just blows my mind. Especially since that is how to properly write your signature. I will definitely be teaching her at home so she knows that skill. Maybe that will turn her onto the beautiful art of calligraphy as well 🤞🏻 Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@nagisanmiku3764]

Great explanation,I didn't know the difference and unfortunately school stop teaching it.So now that I am in college I feel like I want to improve my writing. 💖💖

[@WeWillServeJehovah]

Your smile is so pretty. Thanks for sharing your time to teach us calligraphy. I'm practicing with my sons to help them with penmanship. Have a blessed day.

[@nonayrbizniz6294]

Aaaahhhh, NOW I understand..... I've been trying calligraphy to make my cursive more beautiful...

[@adityanayak3730]

Hi, Lindsey. which type/method of cursive handwriting have you used in the worksheets?

[@shatiel]

lately when i take quick notes at work i usually write in uppercases...and i find myself thinking that i cannot write anymore in cursive...maybe last time that i've written long pages in cursive was at more than 10 years ago in university...this frighten me really bad. I want to go back writing in cursive, but the right way...damn it's a really bad thing. Probably the practice with calligraphy will help, but as you said, cursive is really different. More practice awaits me :D

[@kathygoodman6159]

Great video, Lindsey! When I first tried to teach myself calligraphy I didn't understand that you had to lift your pen for some of the strokes. I just couldn't understand why I couldn't manage to get my pen to make the correct strokes. This was a loooong time ago, before computers and KZbin. I just thought it was because I didn't have the greatest handwriting and no artistic ability. You explained it so well and I really think that this is helpful. Thank you!

[@natureluvr_d7186]

Same here. Tried to learn from a book and it wasn't that easy and a lot I didn't quite grasp. When I did take a calligraphy class I learned quickly because I knew about half of what was taught and what I didn't understand before was made more clearly. It's hard to find a class and harder to find a great instructor-my first teacher said I should be teaching and honestly she was not that great. My second and last teacher was fantastic-she knew her stuff well and taught us more than one style. She introduced us to Paper and Ink Arts, different papers, different inks and paints one could use. We went on field trips to a calligraphy show and I really enjoyed our trip where we made handmade papers for a day-then they shipped the paper to us weeks later when they had fully dried. It was exciting and informative. I loved finding Lindsey's blog and videos because it's like finding that great teacher. I need to get some of those Finetec metallics! Have you tried them yet Kathy?

[@kathygoodman6159]

@@natureluvr_d7186 Not yet

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

I actually don't think that's a very easy concept to grasp because most calligraphers consider it so basic that they don't bother to say, hey, this is what you should do! I always thought that cursive and calligraphy were extremely similar -- and while in some aspects, they are, the biggest difference is lifting up your pen as you create calligraphy, for sure! I'm so glad that you were able to figure it out eventually. The internet and the communication that it facilitates can be a wonderful thing!

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

@@natureluvr_d7186 What a beautiful thing to say -- I'm *so* glad that you enjoy the website! You do need the Finetec metallics! If you're not ready to commit to the whole palette, maybe just try out the Arabic gold pan? Paper & Ink Arts sells it for around $6.00: www.paperinkarts.com/arabic.html!

[@alquemarmahi]

Great video But how to download this worksheet

[@NitishKumar-xs7ot]

Thank you ma'am 🙏

[@shayanahmed3596]

Thanks for the video

[@Z__K217]

Thank you for this !

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

My pleasure!

[@teamicedragon4625]

Your videos are so Good

[@Ayesha-xs2oi]

thank u

[@rabin6893]

For exams which one is best?? Cursive or calligraphy??

[@rabin6893]

@Shaitan Billa thank you so much sir .... Stay safe....

[@rabin6893]

@Shaitan Billa done... Thnk u.. I thought it's your channel

[@kencur9690]

Go with calligraphy man. By the end of the exam you will have finished your name. Probably...

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@kencur9690 You won't get a passing grade, but at least your writing will look great next to that F!

[@soulpowerful]

You’re so incredibly tslented

[@LindseyBugbeeTPK]

Thank you so much!

[@demelzapoldark3035]

This would be 100% better without any music. Why take so much time to make a video only to add music to distract viewers from what you're saying? You'd never find a teacher playing music while teaching students somthing they need to hear. Or music playing in a library. Not to mention all of the people with sound sensitivities. Let us hear and be able to absorb what you're saying.