Penmanship with Lamy Studio and Diamine Oxblood ink

[@richardwalters9249]

Not only is the penmanship wonderful to watch, but the speed, and placement of the words on the lines cause me to hear the song while you're writing it. The whole package is beautiful to watch. Working hard on penmanship myself. I can "draw" Spencerian quite well - but my hand is planted. Hard to convert. Struggling. I admire your adapted style. It's beautiful !

[@OpenInkStand]

Richard Walters Thanks! Don't grip your pen too tight.. when it feels lighter, you won't plant your hand too much.

[@Lou11721]

Beautiful Cursive style, but Im having a hard time reading, because of narrow gap between the words.

[@Mike-yv9qs]

There's more than one word?!

[@tyshawn8104]

Dobyd not really once you learn the cursive it’s pretty easy there’s just different variations

[@donnariley1250]

How does one learn to write like that ? Beautiful

[@xander4043]

Donna Riley if you just want to better your handwriting this might not be for you, but if you really want to dive into penmanship then I suggest Perfect Biscuits. He’s a youtuber who specializes in the traditional American cursive where you write with your arm. But again, writing with your arm does take lots of time and practice so if you don’t want to dive into penmanship and just want to stick with finger writing (most common way to write and easiest) then he might not be right for you. But let me specify, there is nothing wrong with finger writing. Arm movement is just another way to write.

[@xander4043]

M s sorry but perfect biscuits is the best one that I know of.

[@Triad637]

Great vid. I love your natural flow and unbunched hand. Your even, close, uniform characters are glorious to read and still reflect your character (when Geman script's zig zag is correctly scribed, it too can seem tight to the unaccustomed). Lovely. (ps: I was taught ink filling w/o the wiping or using a blot tidy - took some pilot hours but was ultimately oh so worth it).

[@OpenInkStand]

Thank you! How amazing you learned to fill ink so neatly.

[@sreynebeau11]

Beautiful handwriting, but I think you'd be better off if you spaced out your words more. A little tough to read when they're so close like that.

[@jollyholly2851]

it is actually meant to be that way; see palmer method

[@MrCrackheadst]

Jolly Holly exactly, is made for fast, nice and clear handwritting for buisness people, not just esthetic handwriting

[@roosty123]

This is not Palmer method.

[@scottmitchell9856]

Spacing is fine . Beautiful penmanship .

[@ZopcsakFeri]

@@roosty123 Interesting observation, but please remember to add your reasoning. (One does not simply say "it's not X..." - you have to support your claim otherwise it's meaningless).

[@Coasterdude02149]

Your writing is absolutely beautiful. Spencerian is an amazing hand, you make it look so effortless :)

[@OpenInkStand]

Thank you!

[@HJKelley47]

Nice, even strokes and handwriting. I am also a FP user, and love writing with one of my many pens. Looking forward to purchasing Diamine Oxblood.

[@fernandogarciabernal7887]

Just out of curiosity what nib size are you using?

[@MrSurend]

You have inspired me to start writing with fountain pens and to adopt a new style of writing . Thank you so much .Your handwriting has such a flourish as well as flair.

[@LizDJSailorK]

Surprisingly, I can understand everything you are writing. Beautiful!

[@xander4043]

Wow you have amazing handwriting! I’ve been getting better at my penmanship over break, and it’s greatly improved!

[@OpenInkStand]

That's great!

[@anwarallie]

Beautiful. And I love the sound!

[@lizcolton9936]

Wow! I just stumbled onto this (years late :)) Most beautiful handwriting! Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Which size nib are you using?

[@AndresRodriguez-yt1yf]

beautiful handwriting, but I have a doubt. Is the position of the fingers correct? I mean how he holds the pen.

[@visualkandi]

Beautiful penmanship, thank you for sharing this.

[@patricktan2553]

Wonderful handwriting! I've recently started going back to handwriting and learning cursive is one of those steps :> Keep up the good work :D

[@OpenInkStand]

+Patrick Tan Thank you

[@johnhayes6414]

What style writing did you learn to write spencerian

[@parmindersinghraj7424]

Beautiful handwriting mam and many thanks for your efforts.

[@nidhijhawer756]

what script is this? Spenserian flowery script or the businessman?

[@MingLee1502]

It might sound weird but one of my evening relaxation hobbies is to watch your writing, but to be honest it's not easy to read what you write sometimes. Btw, I'd like to know why you put a sheet of paper underneath your writing hand? I've seen some other ppl do that as well, sometimes it's a plastic ruler. Is it to help your hand glide easier on the surface?

[@OpenInkStand]

+Ming Lee To be honest when I do these videos I actually don't expect the viewers to be reading what I'm writing, it's mostly just me demonstrating the pen and lettering. It might sound weird but it's true, I look at the writing style first and the actual words second. The paper under the hand is a guard sheet and protects the actual writing paper from any oil or grime from my hand. The ink is sensitive and if the hand has any muck, it might transfer to the paper and affect the writing. So the guard sheet prevents that.

[@keiguantan]

+OpenInkStand Art & Calligraphy i can read it ,and do you actually write this cursive all the time ??I mean when you write some note ,is it very hard to read back to it ??BTW ,i really crazy about your handwriting ,it is too artistic ~

[@OpenInkStand]

+tan KG No, it is not hard for me to read my own handwriting of course. Thanks!

[@1cemoy]

+OpenInkStand Art & Calligraphy Your handwriting is not readable sorry ! The letters are too close ...

[@bingyu3181]

beautiful handwriting. does take some time to get used to read cursive when we are writing in print all the time. Thank you for sharing and you're a true inspiration. Time to pick my Lamy Safari and start writing more/type less LOL

[@natashajohnson186]

Nice writing darl! Thirsty cat ! Hello from Sydney Australia

[@gtrckt]

Wonderful penmanship. Personally I find it harder to read because of the lack of spacing between words. But that's just me. Thanks for sharing.

[@OpenInkStand]

That is a valid point. Thanks!

[@sudir_ebi]

@@OpenInkStand You are my you tube guru...Learning spencerian from your videos(taking them as motivation and it calms my mind)...watching them on repeat....and now you really seem a nice person too,,,Proud to be fan of you...

[@vjraghavan]

That is a very beautiful hand writing. For someone who is new to cultivating good penmanship, do you have any recommendations for how to go about learning this style of writing?

[@chtitmog]

vijiraghs You could try the Palmer Method For Business Writing or Michael Sull's American Cursive book. :-)

[@hotjanuary]

VJ Raghavan Spencerian Penmanship pdf (written in late 1800s).

[@edstud1]

You make it look so easy to write so beautifully!

[@inesbouchenafa3350]

Absolutely beautiful ❤😍 I can't stop watching you writing,it's magic. Thanks for the video, I really hope I will be able to write like you after some practice

[@siddharthadesara3321]

Hi. I'm absolutely head over heels in love with the way you write and I would really want to learn spencerian. I have the spencerian writing manuals that you talked about in another video but I would be very grateful if you could show exactly how to hold the pen in your hand and how you write. Please let me know if it's possible, thank you so much!

[@OpenInkStand]

I don't really recommend or teach how to hold pens.. just hold it however is comfortable for you and focus on perfecting the letters instead.

[@siddharthadesara3321]

@@OpenInkStand Thank you so much for replying to my comment. I have been reading spencerian guide books and one thing I could not help worrying about was if my way of holding the pen while writing was correct or not. I'll focus on perfecting my letters, thank you so much!

[@uthmanbarry9436]

are you using whole arm movement??

[@cliffcox7643]

Do you have your elbow as the anchor or your forearm?

[@georgeredbranch652]

G'day from a "student " in Tasmania. Off topic question. You have helped me become a much better penman. I am a registered nurse and to be honest my notes in my patient's charts are visually awfull. Since finding you, and practicing my cursive, l love writing now. My question is about inks. Is there a non water based black ink. I need to write in permanent ink for my nurses notes. If a "coffee" were to spill in a chart my notes can't be washed away. Cheers from Isolation.

[@SupaEMT134]

What is the purpose of this video?

[@Galois1683]

what's the name of the method you use?

[@blueflame1878]

Ether ( cursive or long hand wrighting

[@thewindrises]

do you lift your wrist up? The Spencerian tells me to lift it up and only slide my ring finger and pinkie over the paper....i have no control.

[@OpenInkStand]

I do try to keep my wrist off the table

[@ripley275]

Beautiful! and the consistency is amazing, that's what I struggle with. There are actually so many different types of lettering and I need to find mine. I like when I slant my letters but I'm inconsistant with it, oh well, as they say....practice, practice, and more practice till your muscles get a memory, like playing a sonata.

[@helicopterbudgie8860]

How do you like the Lamy Studio in brushed steel? I am curious to know if the grip section is slick or textured, because I find the slick plastic sections hard to grip? Thank you for all the great videos you put up - they're a great source of inspiration!

[@OpenInkStand]

+Bi Bi The steel is fine, it's brushed steel so it's textured and grippable. It might be a little cold to touch at first but feels nice. Only problem is my cap wouldn't stay on, not sure if I had a dud though.

[@helicopterbudgie8860]

+OpenInkStand Art & Calligraphy Thanks a lot for your answer :) Is the black part of the pen also textured? Regarding the problem with your cap, it looks like your pen is missing the trim ring, which will make the cap unable to stay on ( try to look for a little silver ring stuck inside the cap). Brian Goulet has an excellent video here on youtube called "Lamy Studio Trim Ring - Ink Nouveau" where he explains this issue. If you can't find the trim ring I would contact Lamy USA and ask if they can send you one.

[@OpenInkStand]

Bi Bi Nope the black part is smooth. Don't worry, it's a very nice pen to use! And yes, you're right my pen is missing the ring. It's such a pain though to have to fix it. I just stopped using it, lol

[@TheOrdinaryAccountant]

Hi, I'm trying to find a nib that is unique to my writing style. When I use a mechanical (lead) pencil, I like when the lead is on an angle. Do you know any nib names/size/type that are like this? Thank you!

[@OpenInkStand]

+Kim S I'm not sure about this.. hopefully someone else may help you!

[@MingLee1502]

+Sam K Maybe a Stub/Italic nib might be what you're talking about.

[@MingLee1502]

Hi ms.Schin, if I'm right, it's an EF you used in this video, right? How is this EF compare to F from Pilot Metropolitan? Btw, since you also demonstrated writing using Pilot Falcon, I'd like to know how is the EF on Falcon compare to EF on Pilot Penmanship in term of line variation. I know the Falcon's nib offer some flex and probably a little bit smoother. Thank you.

[@OpenInkStand]

+Ming Lee I much prefer the EF on the Falcon. The Penmanship is nail stiff and I personally just don't like the Metropolitan much.

very beautiful writing and personal.

[@tristinbeckstrom7285]

do you keep your wrist in the air while writing? Because I always find that my hand and wrist aren't following each other when I write.

[@bukharyShahryarh]

What is hand writing style used in this video ??

[@brownhorse70]

What sort of nib do you use? Medium or Broad please?

[@OpenInkStand]

+Shyam Sunder Always medium nib

[@brownhorse70]

Thank you. It is beautiful

[@mr.carnaf]

How to learn that lettering please

[@katinahat4898]

I'm having trouble holding a pen in the proper grip. My thumb and index finger are fixed around the pen really tightly.

[@scumbag4547]

try a pen with a triangular grip :)

[@amine65446]

How can I learn to write like you? Would you please share videos of you explaning your handwriting?

[@OpenInkStand]

I have some videos explaining how to write the alphabet in cursive

[@andrewboutwell8862]

I'm pretty sure I write in business cursive, but I have been doing it a while using ball point pens. I do everything correctly, (write with the same form as you), and I want to know if it'd be easier for me to use a Fountain Pen to do school work. (Buying ink over and over isn't the problem.) I would like to know how it feels, flows, and if it is consistent because my ball point pen fades out and in (too much) when I don't want it to. I have been doing cursive for 3 months, and I have learned from a great teacher, and have all the letters down packed. I'm also 15, my teachers love my cursive (public school) and always say a cursive student is hard to come by now a days. :D

[@raygeorge46]

A fountain pen requires no pressure to write with, which means less strain on the hand. A good pen to start with is the Platinum Preppy which comes in 3 sizes, 02--Extra Fine, 03-Fine AND 05-Medium. They cost less than 10$ each.

[@markangelopinpin2481]

You can also start with Pilot Metropolitan....

[@cutiepiedaina]

fountain pens are great for students. I'm in college and I got into FPs when I was in high school and I don't think you'll ever write more in your life again. Start when you're young, and learn to love the community and hobby. Fountain pens are partly about collecting, partly about the community, and partly about how they function into your writing. I couldn't recommend it more.

[@joshuag506]

Daina Zhou I couldn't agree more. I have started my endeavor in high school and it's only made wading through the stacks of work easier. It's a great way to have add a bit of personality and stand out in the class while not having to be smart nor loud, although I am at least the latter. If you need any recommendations, look into the TWSBI Eco and Waterman's ink or Sailor Jentle ink. $30 seems like a lot and the ink for 10-15 even more, but it has been the greatest investment I've made in my life. Writing has become a thing I look forward to rather than dread in my classes.

[@HipposHateWater]

I second the Pilot Metropolitan recommendation. I absolutely love mine. It looks more like a classy $100 pen instead of a bargain bin ballpoint like the rest of its competition in the sub-$15 range. I just wish I found out about them when I was in high school as well. Would've been far more comfortable than my mechanical pencil.

[@carolinareaper610]

What is the best alternative pen if u cant afford to buy a FP? I mean for practicing since FP is quite expensive. Anyways been loving spencerian the moment I stumbled upon calligraphy. Very nice work :)

[@cleo7393]

what style of lettering would you call this?

[@OpenInkStand]

+Delaney Antkiewicz It is similar to Palmer, or business script

[@maryriley6163]

Lovely penmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@spiveym]

Oxblood, my favorite ink color!

[@gordonhall9943]

What's this script? is it just Palmer's business script? I want to learn this for everyday writing.

[@OpenInkStand]

It is my personal handwriting style, but I based it off of business handwriting (Palmers).

[@arsenmarek597]

Very nice. BTW I fill my converter directly from the bottle before inserting it into the pen, less messy.

[@jonathanphillips6929]

Could you please tell me what is this style for script called, how can one learn this style of handwriting. It is so beautiful......

[@OpenInkStand]

+Jonathan Phillips You can look up business penmanship on iampeth.com

[@IITian_MS]

How many price this pen

[@josealphonso2848]

Are these writing meant to show off penmanship skill or for communication.

[@tsusec]

Madam, if you can, try using Diamine Red Dragon. This Red ink works well with fine nibs(Oxblood is too dark for EF - F nibs) and gives a lot of joy. Best Regards, Me :D

[@OpenInkStand]

Yes, Oxblood basically looks black. I'll try and find Red Dragon some day. Thanks!

[@clickred]

tip: set some classic music on and watch the magic unfold on that unsuspecting paper, for she doesn't know, she is getting inked with art.

[@ChezFeroce]

I love the sounds of the prepping stage

[@wadewilson3486]

you experience ASMR. KZbin it. You'll understand...

[@mirbill24]

wish i could write like that. Was never taught cursive in my school (that and my writing looks like chicken scratch)

[@OpenInkStand]

Never too late to learn!

[@andresisthename]

For me is the opposite, I was never thought print, so I tend to forget about it and often times write in cursive in things I shouldn't like checks.

[@baconnatedchurro]

andresisthename Why weren't you taught how to print?

[@andresisthename]

Baconnated Churro The school I went to opposed it. I'm very glad that they did, I have a pleasing cursive handwriting, and I enjoy writing a lot. I think all kids should be teach cursive.

[@Jeremy_Fisher]

You didn't miss much. School would have just taught you D'nealian / Palmer cursive, which is total garbage. Much better to learn along the lines of a calligraphic script like English Roundhand or Spencerian.

[@ericlee9262]

Wonderful! My only critique is that your 'b's' are indistinguishable from your 'h's'. Affects legibility somewhat.

[@Cyriljayant]

Wonderful writing !

[@MisterWhiskerYT]

Were there ways in which you practiced before you got this good? I just write out the quick brown fox and alphabets haha.

[@OpenInkStand]

Tom ◕‿↼ I write A LOT!

[@manojlaxmi7185]

My goodness. What an handwriting. Please guide me.

[@echodots]

If I turned this in to my professor, he would stab me to death and then give me a "F" just because lol.

[@OpenInkStand]

It is not practical for everyday reading!

[@echodots]

+OpenInkStand Art & Calligraphy Thank God! Can you imagine a to do list? I'd be like, "Is she saying Candy or Laughing Cow White Cheddar Cheese" Don't get me wrong, her hand writing is certainly exquisite and I'm extremely jealous, I'm just kidding around here.

[@KallMeChris]

I got the same F, from my teacher and on my paper he said this is not art class, I was so upset

[@hotjanuary]

KallMe Chris There's something very wrong when a teacher fails you for using runninghand. It's the faster way of writing and less stressful on your hand.

[@nitingarje247]

I am 40 years old I want to learn this handwriting tell me and guide for basic beginning to end for this type of handwriting please this handwriting I like very much I want write this type of writing

[@OpenInkStand]

My other videos has cursive tutorials.

[@Vintervilan]

What nib size is that?

[@OpenInkStand]

This is a Lamy Studio, nib size M

[@Vintervilan]

Thank you :) It looks much finer than my Parker medium nib.

[@muskndusk]

I think the Lamy Studio takes the same nib as the Lamy Safari.

[@robertorivera3175]

Thank you for share your handwriting with us.

[@OpenInkStand]

Thanks for watching!

[@kira-ciphredroblox1571]

Just need some of that spacing between.

[@Kabaselefh]

i like your pen grip, soft and flowing.

[@clarenceclarence9529]

Oh no! Her space bar is broken!

[@Nosoydonaldtrump]

German words are so long. I don't know how you remember the spellings. Beautiful handwriting.

[@_Just_Some1]

Beautiful but words are way too close together.

[@Longshanks1956]

wonderful control.

[@explorermike19]

Wow. I wish I could do that.

[@twofacepain1020]

I write horribly like scribbles but I find it easier to read your handwriting

[@Birdie-yt1lk]

Very satisfying 🤗

[@JohnBham]

You have beautiful hands :)

[@JM-gs5jn]

Space...between...words!

[@何杰-h6y]

F OR EF, I want buy Lamy Studio too

[@Mr.Niubility]

中文写得多用EF 英文写得多用F 我自己买的是F和M的, M就不太适合写中文,太粗,用来签字.

[@abhilashmani1587]

Amazing

[@martabeatrizamarilla1542]

Son maravillosos un arte .

[@TheNewRiflemanBob]

Pretty to look at, but a nightmare to read.

[@katkojwalakrishnaprasad8501]

Superb

[@MyThoughtzAndOpinionz]

Women have better fine motors skills than men.

[@hotjanuary]

Black Excellence Excuses. I've seen some amazing handwriting from men.

[@msgt1942]

Very difficult to read what a shame

[@noinoi5949]

not to brag but I naturally right like , it's a gift

[@mmjagan]

That's Brilliant witing

[@OpenInkStand]

+JaganMohan Reddy Thanks!

[@sagar359]

Brilliant

[@nimotaranger8252]

64 doctors dislike this

[@kritpinsawadh]

Beautyful.

[@rodchung173]

Space your words

[@fairozhasan6450]

OMG, u r awesome

[@OpenInkStand]

+Fairoz Hasan Thanks!

[@williamheywood9115]

Beautiful fluid writing , but I mus reiterate the comments of some other people ,you need a little more space between words

[@joshs2024]

Beautiful writing, but the words are so sad lol

[@imranrahman5368]

I like ur calligraphy but dont like nails covers.

[@zhima9969]

是真滴帅

[@sanjakosovic]

There are almost no spaces between your words. Also, you aren't supposed to hold a pen with three fingers.

[@Sim_Pole]

You *are* supposed to hold a pen with three fingers.

[@sanjakosovic]

Hà An Phạm Nope, you hold it with your thumb and index finger, and it's supported by your middle finger (it rests on it). The middle finger shouldn't be holding the pen.

[@Sim_Pole]

Sanja K mhm you're right

[@msshaffer5]

What does it matter? Hold the pen however your comfortable.

[@TheRealJanKafka]

--Writing with a Fountain Pen --Namiki Falcon fountain pen with --Mottishaw Spencerian Grind --PW Akkerman "Voorhaus Violet" --ink Apparently translates as, 'Penmanship with Lamy Studio and Diamine Oxblood ink'. Another channel blocked for incompetent presentation...

[@bijoypaul539]

😂😂😂

[@msshaffer5]

That licking noise in the background ruined the whole damn video for me. 😑 Beautiful penmanship though.

[@jamesaritchie1]

I didn't think anything could possibly be this boring.