Esterbrook nib box

Here’s the box that came with the official Gregg nib I got for my Esterbrook pen. Loving the pen, but I’m stumped by the second brief form on the box. (I’ve just started learning Gregg and there are some big gaps in my ability to read the forms.) Does anyone know what it is? (by…

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Theory Question

I disagree with the text for the word “association”. Well, disagree might be too strong, but I keep writing it A (clockwise)  –  s (clockwise) – o – s (counter-cw) – a (counter-cw) – sh(tion) . The second A sticks out to the right. The text (Gregg simplified functional 2nd edition) has the second s…

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Recommended reading?

I am reading “The History of Gregg Shorthand”, based on Mr. Gregg’s writings, and edited by Mr. Leslie, published in 1964.  I’m thoroughly enjoying it.  I got it through interlibrary loan. I’m interested in reading more.  Could you recommend what you’ve found useful and enjoyable? Thanks very much. (by Shorthand-learner for everyone)  

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Soliciting ideas

The right hand side of the page (the blue bar), more specifically the area below the “Report Abuse” link, can be customized to add links, messages, or any html code. If you have ideas on how to use this space (or not use it), could you let me know? Likewise, if you have suggestions to…

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Trying Out Pens

So I’ve read so much that I should be using a fountain pen that I decided to go look at what I could get.  So I went to the local Patrick’s Office Supply and asked for their advice on an inexpensive fountain pen to try.  They showed me the Pilot Varsity and the Bazic Mileno. …

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