Regional Handwriting Variation - Slant

The slant of a sample of writing is a reflection of the copybook that is taught.

Copybook Slant When used Where used
w/o Tears 90 ???? USA
Carolingian 90 9th Century Europe
Humanistic Hand 90 9th Century Europe
Zaner-Bloser ?? 1904 USA
D'Nealian 85 1978 USA
Getty-Dubay 85 1976 USA
Palmer Method 85 1884 USA
Barchowsky 80 1997 Western Australia
Copperplate 55 17th Century England / Europe
SmithHand 55 2000 USA
Spanish Copybook 55 1650 Central Spain
Spencerian Script 50 1886 USA
  • Slant is measured in degrees from the base line;
  • A slant of less than 90 degrees is a right hand slant;
  • A slant of more than 90 degrees is a left hand slant.

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