How to Do Fancy Script Calligraphy

Calligraphy comes from the Greek words "calli," which means "beautiful," and "graphein," which means "writing." You can perform this script style with a regular pen or pencil in your own natural penmanship.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Lined notebook paper
• Ink pen or pencil

1. Draw a downward vertical stroke with your pencil bearing down to get a heavy line. As in other styles of calligraphy, a thick and thin appearance of the lettering is a major part of what gives script writing its artistic appeal.
2. Make an upward vertical stroke lightly, taking note of the thickness of your initial downward stroke compared to the thinness of your new upward stroke. This is achieved by lighter and heavier pressure on the pencil.
3. Practice a continuous, tall, wavy stroke while bearing down on downward strokes and letting up for upward strokes to create a thick and thin effect throughout.
4. Write lower case lettering in your own handwriting, consistently bearing down and letting up as you draw your letters.
5. Practice connecting lower case letters with a light, thin line between the letters.
6. Keep all vertical lines perfectly parallel to each other, whether slanted or straight.
7. Draw capital letters, keeping letter heights even with each other.
8. Begin writing words, inter-mixing capital letters and small letters.
9. Search for samples of script calligraphy on the Internet and on advertisements to familiarize yourself with various styles.
10. Practice to achieve perfection, remembering to maintain uniformity with all lettering.

Tips & Warnings

• Beginners should first practice with a pencil.
• Write your lettering with or without a slant, whatever you're used to, but be consistent.