They should be a trifle over one space in height.

The small p is made as in print, and is not extended above the line as in ordinary script.
_Disjoined hand_.

Avoid all unnecessary curves.

The principal down strokes in b, d, f, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, t, u, and the first line in e, should be straight.
SPECIMEN ALPHABETS AND FIGURES [Illustration: Joined Hand] [Illustration: Disjoined Hand] Make all the small letters, except f, i, j, k, t, x and y, without lifting pen from paper.
Make g and Q in one stroke, moving from left to right like the hands of a watch.

Begin on the line.
Take special pains with the letter r, as carelessly made it is easily mistaken for v or y.
Make the upper part of B, R, and S a trifle smaller than the lower part.
_Figures_.