Reddit reviews Left-Handed Calligraphy (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the book "Left-Handed Calligraphy." Being right-handed, I have never used it, but it has good reviews on Amazon. Perhaps it could prove useful to you.

There's a book by Vance Studley that does just that, called Left Handed Calligraphy. I personally didn't find it very helpful, as by the time I checked out the book I'd already read a lot about how to handle calligraphy left handed, but maybe something in it will speak to you.

Oh, you can fix it.

This is going to feel weird, but go buy a bunch of those cheap children's books made from newsprint for them to practice writing in. You can also find these online and print them out.

Then use them. Take it slow and do a good job. Keep practicing. What is slow now will get faster and look better as you practice.

Also, you might want to pick up a copy of Vance Studley's Left Handed Calligraphy. I bought a copy at a pen show some years back and it's a wonderful book. It's cheap and will help you out.

While you're at it, subscribe to /r/fountainpens and buy one! You don't have to spend a lot. A cheap Hero fountain runs about $5 and there are all sorts of inks to choose from. I like Noodler's.

Yes, lefties can use fountain pens. At first, you might want to go for a fine or extra fine nib and a fast-drying ink. When you get used to it, you can switch to broad and oblique nibs. Those are really fun to write with.

Anyhow, you are not stuck with the handwriting you have. You can always improve.