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Paper position &


a word to my left-handed friends
Paper position differs for right and left-handed people.

Like most right-handed people, when I write “normally” I

tend to tilt my paper off to the right side. This also applies
when I do certain types of calligraphy like the italic script.
However, my paper is kept straight in front of me when
doing other styles of calligraphy (such as the gothic
hand).

The case is different for lefties. Depending on your

habitual writing position, you may choose to place your
paper in one of the positions shown (at right). Moreover,
your usual writing position will determine whether a right-
oblique or left-oblique nib is most suitable for you when
using traditional calligraphy nibs. (This does not apply to
the parallel pens, as the nib is cut at a right angle.)

I suggest that you experiment different paper positions, to

find what works best for you.