My Friends,
Welcome to The Masgrimes Archive of American Penmanship. I hope you find the contents as useful and inspiring as I have.
Upon receipt of some of my first specimens, I was introduced an important concept: we are mere custodians of these historic items while they are in our possession. With the right care and planning, these books and specimens will long outlive us. Please join me in appreciating them for their merits and excusing their faults. They have been invaluable in my progress as a 21st-century penman.
D. T. Grimes
Free resources for penmen
We’re working to expand this page to include more items from our collection. During that process, we will be adding search functionality. Thank you for your patience!
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M00071905PDF
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M00081939PDF
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M00101929PDF
Other Archives
The below individuals have contributed selflessly to the preservation of the history of American penmanship. Please consider viewing their websites as well.
- The University of Scranton — Zaner-Bloser, Inc. / Sonya Bloser Monroe Penmanship Collection
- Dr. Joseph Vitolo — Zanerian.com
- Christopher Yoke — Yoke Pen Co.