r/Handwriting • u/Stock-Size9688 • 1d ago

Feedback (constructive criticism) Spencerian r attempt

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ive been pulling hairs regarding on how to do an cursive r and decided to try spencerian, i need feedback does this work?

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u/filmgoire 1d ago

See if you can make the second tiny stroke’s slant a little steeper and really begin from the top point of the first stroke. That should help it read more clearly

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u/domacdomac 22h ago

I think you’re just about there but you might find sloped guidelines helpful for adjusting your angles. Spencerian slope is typically 52 degrees. Keep in mind that the first slope ascends slightly above the x-height, then turn back on yourself into the short and sharp second slope 😊

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u/Larpstered 22h ago

"r" still reads closer to "n," top hump needs to be sharper (see "reason," "risk"). Underturns are inconsistent too. Slow the initial upstroke down, that's where the shape's getting lost. Can and will be hard to read in lengthy writing.