Those who are trying to learn in the ‘copperplate’ style, frequently have difficulty
in finding and writing at the correct slope of 55 degrees from the horizontal. In this illustration,
I’ve drawn in the slope line then turned the paper so that this line is at right angles to the edge
of my writing surface. I then write upright and the angled paper takes care of the slope. All
styles of writing can be done following this method - Italic 8 degrees, Spencerian 52 degrees
etc. In every case, I’m writing upright with the paper turned appropriately.
