PAScribe’s Whole-Arm Movement Technique

[@shlomofreeman]

The fact that i can get this information from your videos makes me feel like im stealing from you. Thank you for kindly posting this information for the public to see. You will be a staple in my calligraphy journey henceforth. You are an inspiration and a natural teacher.

[@mrmf4712]

After you used it you can always put it back.

[@bhushanmhaske2151]

thank you very much....those who really want to practice calligraphy or Business penmanship....this video will give many pointers...thank you very much for sharing, love from India

[@sharonaerneckeaitchison4500]

The playing card tip is BRILLIANT! My hand gets sweaty and sticks to the table ... this changes how smoothly AND lightly I can use the pencil! Which in turn, has loosed my death grip! WOW!

[@DBMPenman]

All I can say is thank you, so much! I have studied Zaner and Bloser’s instructional manuals and tried to understand the mechanics of Whole Arm movement but never managed to create it. This single video has already made my script smoother and easier! Thank you, thank you!

[@PAScribe]

You are more than welcome

[@marinechapssemperfiout9939]

Outstanding lesson! This lesson for by quickly!

[@xiongbingao70]

Thank you for this. Your explanation of the difference between using a modern fountain pen and a traditional dip pen is so helpful. I have been practicing modern business writing using a fountain pen and feel that the free arm movement is so difficult to achieve, as I have been following the instruction for writing with not a fountain pen but a dip pen! I am sure this will help with my off-hand flourishing practice too! Thanks again!

[@jrn00498]

Thank you for this video, even though it's been up for a long time, it's my first time seeing it. Man, you sure seem to know everything about calligraphy, and I don't say that lightly. You're the only person I know that could make a video about arm movement that lasts 24 minutes, instead of 3 minutes. I can't imagine you explaining something like string theory, though. My God, that video would be a week long. That's a joke.

[@PAScribe]

Muscular Movement is a complex skill to learn. So many practitioners struggle with it. Taking the time to explain it seemed the best way to approach this concept.

[@jrn00498]

@@PAScribe And I absolutely agree. I hope you didn't think I was being snarky, I am just always so enamored by your encyclopedia type knowledge on calligraphy. Not only do you teach us the right way to do things, you explain WHY you take the approach that you take. I have probably watched this video at least 4 times, because I am trying to use a straight holder again, but I'm finding that my nibs are dulling out on me sooner, so I have to be doing something wrong. I've used Leonard EF33, Gillot 303, Nikko G (your favorite), and the Leonardt Principality EF nibs, and Im only get two or three days, max, out of my nibs. I'm sure I'll find that "aha" moment in one of your other videos, though! Cheers from the US!!

[@r.mercado9737]

I thoroughly have enjoyed this presentation and commentary! Thank you!

[@PAScribe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@r.mercado9737]

@@PAScribe it’s always great listening and hearing you. Your presentations are great!

[@r.mercado9737]

Outstanding! Great learning process! Fr. Robert

[@opale14gwad67]

Merci pour la vidéo. Je n'ai pas de carte mais comme je prends des médicaments, je teste avec une partie de la boîte. Et j'ai remarqué en faisant cet exercice, la tension que j'avais au niveau de mon épaule. Je vais prendre conscience de cette tension et baisser mon épaule.

[@TheQHunter]

So much of what you are describing (the hand blocks the arm from moving correctly, and the tension travels up the arm into the shoulder) is very similar to the Alexander Technique of better body/muscle alignment that improves comfort, but also flow of energy.

[@PAScribe]

We naturally know what is intrinsic we just have to learn to listen to our body.

[@sajadhussain6163]

You are absolutely good in your method. Thanking you very much.

[@PAScribe]

Sajad Hussain thank you very much.

[@АлексейКвасников-ъ8н]

Thank you for the video! Always learn something new. In Russia, there is a growing interest in calligraphy and copperplate :)

[@PAScribe]

Алексей Квасников The Script Cyrillic tradition is intrinsically linked to Copperplate Script, they share so much in common. I would love to plan a trip to Russia to come teach my version of script Cyrillic based on the research I have done on western Copperplate Script. But once the manual is out and available to the public. One thing at a time

[@marieotto153]

Wow! Thank you so much for your video! Its so much helpful for me😀😅 Thank you

[@PAScribe]

Glad you found it useful

[@Fluxion11]

Wow, this was amazingly helpful. Will be ordering the manual. Thank you!

[@alihammadshah]

Thank you very much, the last bit about switching b/w wrist and arm movement was revealing. Thank you once again.

[@PAScribe]

Ali Hammad Shah it makes a huge difference in the writing

[@patrickmccormack4318]

I recognize you from an appearance in the documentary How the Irish Saved Britain. Good show, many thanks for posting.

[@arthurprelle3295]

Very helpful video! Thank you

[@londonin1977]

brilliant again. thank you for this video .:)

[@harshindorkar8879]

Thank you so much✨🙏🏻

[@rokketron]

If you record in landscape mode, the video will be much better.

[@jrn00498]

Forgot to say, this is how I learned I've been doing things wrong the last 5 years. I haven't even been using a table. Just a clipboard and my leg. Yikes.

[@PAScribe]

Wow a clip board. Must be hell balancing it all.

[@jrn00498]

Haha, thats one way of putting it. Now that I use a desk, we no longer worry about having to replace the sofa (again), or the carpet (again). I was such a moron when I was younger, and getting into pointed pen calligraphy. The only thing that was safe from my ink was my paper.

[@messibeaucoup]

Thank you PAScribe for your efforts in teaching these things. Trying the explained technique I kinda succeed in producing rather big ellipses, but I start struggling as soon as I try making smaller ones like I would need for lowercase letters that contain an ellipse. Would you write these small ellipses with wrist movement? And do you have any thoughts (or concerns) on writing in a standing position? I got a standing desk and so I am thinking about trying that.

[@PAScribe]

Best to sit. It is the same moved for the smaller shapes. It just requires more control and practise to get there.

[@shlomofreeman]

This is an off-the-wall question, but do your rings serve a purpose in your calligraphy? I feel like the weight would help stabilize the pen.

[@clavis_voveo]

So funny video)))) thank you!

[@parisdblack1711]

Hi I am new to your channel. I have been trying do these drills that are in my Tamblyn Business Penmanship Manual, but I was not getting it. Your explanation of whole arm movement coming from within the shoulder is a tremendous help. Is your book completed as of this date 6/23/19? I would love to obtain a copy. What is the title and would it be available on Amazon in the U. S.? Again thank you for the videos and I am also now following you on Instagram. Namaste 🙏🏽

[@PAScribe]

Paris D Black I am glad it helped. The book is available at PAScribe.us

[@fiorebanfi1285]

Wow🙏

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

Only 6 minutes in and saw just about all my writing positions I've altered throughout the years....

[@АлексейКвасников-ъ8н]

I want to ask two questions: 1.Is it possible to hold the whole hand suspended when drawing (creating) ovals? 2.That is not to touch with the wrist even with fingers?

[@PAScribe]

Алексей Квасников good question. I would not advice it until you have exception control. The reason for RESTING THE ARM on the desk is for support. Holding the arm above and off the desk will immediately cause the neck and shoulder to engage in a tension struggle. This is something which can be overcome (and is not a problem when writing against a vertical surface), but it seems inbuilt in us to lift the shoulder to support the arm. If you want to attempt this I would suggest standing over your desk to do the writing/ellipses. I would still put my little finger on to assist in stability. Nothing is impossible but how does what you are asking affect your writing. Or how will it affect tension in the muscles, that is always the MOST important thing to remember. You never want to strain the muscles. Hope that helps

[@QuadCraze]

was I the only one who noticed that when you actually started writing that your feet were in the exact opposite position that you suggested at the first? lol ....howdy, Paul : ) .....btw, wouldn't it be easier to drop the shoulder if your elbow wasn't actually on the table?

[@alihammadshah]

how can one focus (or learn to focus) on the nib with this speed of movement.

[@PAScribe]

Ali Hammad Shah it is all about balance between focus and letting you mind free.

[@stocks4bt]

where did you get those print outs from? I tried the links but they aren't working. I could use them as a "training wheels" to help me get on the right track. Also where did you get the little card you hand rest on from?

[@PAScribe]

The grids are in the PAScribe Scriptorium or PAScribe Shopify. The little card is a playing card.

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

I laugh when I catch myself leaning over to see the letters more than five times hard habit from grade school

[@SmritiKaul]

Hi PAScribe! is it better to use my finger or arm to write? Thanks!

[@PAScribe]

Arm

[@SmritiKaul]

Thanks! :)

[@zakariyyaalbrahim9613]

Thank you so much, very helpful. would you mind putting a pdf of the sheet you are using.

[@PAScribe]

Zakariyya Albrahim the pdf is at www.pascribe.us

[@w0033944]

Hi - do you recommend this technique for standard writing, or do you feel that it's a calligraphy-only technique?

[@PAScribe]

Chris Bell for all writing

[@w0033944]

Thanks!

[@cliffcox7643]

What about being 2.6 cm away? Just kidding. Im doing the Spencerian books, but my handwriting seems to have plateaued at a B- level. I cannot seem to get better, I wright nightly and upon awakening.

[@PAScribe]

cliff cox stop writing so much and spend some time thinking about what you are doing with the writing. You must be able to deconstruct it in your head. Writing is 80% thinking and 20% writing.

[@cliffcox7643]

Hmmm, interesting approach as many others stress volume, that is, literally writing. But I suppose you're right, Practices does not make perfect. Perfect practice, makes perfect.

[@tridibbiswas3361]

Hi, As a newbie I find your videos very useful. Am waiting for the manual. Digressing from the topic here wanted to know what would you recommend the grip size or rather the diameter of the grip portion of the pen holder to be. Because I find there various types some are slim and some are thick. It if difficult for a newbie like to choose online before procuring it

[@PAScribe]

Tridib Biswas unfortunately that is a question only you can answer. I find it depends on how you hold the tool as well as other thinks like the script you are writing.

[@tridibbiswas3361]

Thanks. This was with reference to Copperplate Script and a straight holder or an oblique holder. The reason I asked this I found some discussions round 9mm`~11 mm dia or some mentioning about 12.5~13 mm dia. So I was confused. I am aware though the size of the grip would to a large extent depend on the size of my hand

[@PAScribe]

Tridib Biswas this all has to do with the hold, the type of hold and the lightness of the grip. Note I said the LIGHTNESS of grip not the tightness of the grip.

[@tridibbiswas3361]

PaulAntonioScribe Thank you for explaining. At first I could not understand what you meant about the relation of the lightness of the grip size of the pen, but after trying it for few days now I realise how true you are about the lightness of grip is what determines the grip size. Your explanations are awesome and so scientific

[@janeo14]

make everything right before you write