{"product_id":"the-spencerian-practice-notebook-nigel-gourlay-9781913725167","title":"The Spencerian Practice Notebook: Professional Slant Guidelines at 52° and 31° for Classical American Penmanship","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpencerian Script Practice Notebook is designed for writers, calligraphers, and penmanship enthusiasts who want to develop consistent, elegant letterforms using professional slant and baseline control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis notebook features precision guidelines set at 52  and 31 , the traditional angles associated with classical American Spencerian and related pointed-pen styles. The page layout provides clear horizontal baselines and finely calibrated diagonal slant lines that support disciplined muscle memory, smooth rhythm, and accurate stroke alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both beginners and experienced practitioners, the format allows you to practise individual letterforms, word connections, and extended passages while maintaining visual consistency across every page. The restrained, uncluttered design keeps the focus on movement, spacing, and form rather than decoration, making it suitable for daily drills, formal study, and long-term skill development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis notebook is well suited to use with dip pens, fountain pens, brush pens, and pencils, and pairs naturally with historical Spencerian, Copperplate, and traditional business handwriting models. Whether you are refining foundational strokes or working toward expressive, flowing script, these structured practice pages provide a reliable framework for steady improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA practical, elegant companion for students, teachers, and calligraphy studios, this notebook offers a professional working surface for anyone committed to the craft of classical handwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nigel Gourlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1913725162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781913725167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nigel Gourlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.38d","brand":"Nigel Gourlay","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50546372608255,"sku":"9781913725167","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-spencerian-practice-notebook-nigel-gourlay-9781913725167","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}