Thanks for this. I ordered a quill not too long ago and used it once. Now I know how to work with it properly and I would love to see more handwriting tutorials.
Yes maam I hope to post more. Just find an original letter online form the 18th century that you like and try to practice recreating those letters or the ones that suit you the most. I will try and make more videos
I ordered a quill and ink set from you guys a couple of weeks ago and dabbling with it has been so much fun! It's so relaxing to have these videos on in the background while writing. I'm writing a Valentines day letter to my boyfriend so I'm really trying to perfect my writing.
I bought a sketch book a while back and wanted to write with a quill in it. It’s a leather bound book with weathered looking pages. Been studying different magicks for a project I am working on and wanted the copy down the Book of Shadows. Also wanted this to help with an invisible ink that I made. Appreciate that people still show the old ways of doing things.
@@kristen3715 I actually did not too long back. Having to constantly dip my pin and carefully remove excess from the back of the tip to prevent blotches got annoying. Definitely worth the price, though the dip pen makes a better display piece.
A follow along, practice video of your alphabet would be awesome! I would definitely use that as a resource. Maybe a history of the mail/courier system of the F&I or Rev War period? I'm trying to build an impression of a British military clerk on campaign and the items they would have with them and the method of sending and distribution of letters on the march. Thanks for sharing your passion.
This was more helpful than I thought it'd be! I got my first ink quill last night and could not wait. Got a bunch of ink over my fingertips lol but that wasn't hard. interestingly enough I'm only doing this for a D&D campaign I'm gonna be doing over the next summer and I do want to go all out so this is perfect for what I need.
Thank you SO MUCH for this…. Trying to find resources for this particular type of handwriting is so hard and I was so happy to see this come up in my search results when I looked. I’ve been interested in replicating early handwriting for a few years now and have gotten quite good - but I really love seeing it in action, and your methods and techniques for writing :) I’ve subscribed and I would very much love to see more of these types of videos! About anything to do with historical writing! I want it all haha. Great video! Thanks again! :)
I agree ! I want it all too! Need to do more videos like this! Let me know specific things you would like more videos on and maybe I can come up with more. Thank you for your kind words
I've received an antique writing set for my birthday. I look forward to writing with my quill. I've made my own paper before & I think that would look very nice together. Along with my own seal. I'm very heavy handed
Practice makes perfect! Sometimes some papers do better with certain inks, other ink and papers not so good. So I would advise practicing to find the best combination first and then it takes a lot of the headache away later so you can get to the fun stuff quicker.
Let me join in the clamor for more round hand and 18th century writing tutorials. I already use a fountain pen regularly and I am very eager to learn the quill and this method so I can send letters in this style to my friends and family. I have printed out the round hand/Italian page you link to, for a guide. But it really helps to see the pen moving and constructing the letters. Could you show us how you write sentences? Thank you!
I believe the reason there is a left and right difference isn't because of the writing; it purely comes with the actual feather part. For left-handed writers, the plumage of the right-handed quills will obscure your vision and vice versa.
The fletching was usually stripped off nearly or completely. The drag it makes through the air, and the visual obscuring is why. If you look at old paintings, you'll see just an inch or so of feather left at the top, sometimes none.
Working on learning quill-cutting as I work at a museum and one of the things I'm doing for an activity is having kids try to write with one. Only problem is how tricky it seems to be.
I just purchased the quill pen and I am so excited to get started. When you make your video on further coaching on round hand handwriting as I requested in my previous comment, could you please also talk about care for the quill pen? I live in a desert climate and when I use a regular fountain pen, I have to dip it in water frequently during my project as the ink in the nib dries so fast. I don't want my quill pen to clog up and become unusable. I would like to know how to preserve and extend the life of the pen. Thank you.
Love the quill, it just arrived from you guys today! Should I use a slightly thicker ink when writing, I've been a fountain pen writer for a while and have used FP ink with it, but it loses ink a quarter of the way into a word. I've seen people use slanted tables to write, is this a necessity or is the FP ink just too wet?
I might suggest slightly thinner ink. And yes the ink needs redipping much more often than a fountain pen or steel nib. Experiment with papers, inks and just barely touch the paper.
I had a year which sidelined much, but i am finally working on my quill pen writing. I learned script in the 1950s in school, so my writing is fairly fancy for today's standards. Per your advice I am just using my regular writing for now, and i will tackle round hand after I master the quill. My problem now is my writing looks globby. I am focusing on light touch, but it's a challenge and I am having to dip the pen often. So, the writing starts out thick, then rapidly thins after 3 or so letters. Should the pen make a scratching sound, or is that due to too heavy a pressure? Any advice?
Then pen will always make scratchy sounds. Do you have one of our quills? Experiment with different ink and different paper. The quill, ink and paper we sell all work well together. Great question.
@@pumpkintown Yes, both my quill and my paper came from your store. I bought a goose quill. It tries to turn over sideways in my hand. And so I'm having to focus and use a bit of muscle force to keep it from turning sideways. I realize this is something that is going to take many hours. However I've watched you and other videos write with a quill and I don't see this globby writing, plus I see that a dip can last for several words. I have to dip my pen about every 3 or 4 letters. I will take your advice and order some of your ink.
@@pumpkintown I am using Dr. Ph Martin's India Ink. I tried adding a little water and it does better. Should I also add anything else? I came across, then lost, advice to adding some kind of "gum." I have also ordered the powdered ink y your store offers. Thank you!
How do you mail letters that you demonstrate in today’s world ? I’m guessing inside another envelope. Also, will wax stamps make it through the post office?
QUESTION: I read a feather needs to be tempered before using as a quill pen. Are the feathers I i got from you already tempeted. Or do I need to do that before I use it? I sure don't want to break my new quills! BTW, I never said thank you for the extra quill you put in my order!!! So kind of you. Wanted you to know i noticed and appreciae it!!! Austin TX USA
The song is called “Seventeen Come Saturday” by Robert Mouland from his Cow that are the piper album found on his website here at www.wireharp.com/index.htm
We don’t sell them on Amazon but through our online store. Here pumpkintown-108720.square.site/product/feather-quill-professionally-cut-top-quality-/323?cs=true&cst=custom
@@pumpkintown sir where can I source just the feathers not cut,it's not that I don't like the quills that are offered on the online store, but I do find them a bit costly for quills for the same price you could get a fountain pen, so where could you by just the feather by themselves not cut because they probably would be cheaper.
@@didacusa3293 I dont have a source for uncut quills. Many people who try to write with a quill they cut for the first time give up because the correct cut and tempering is so crucial. It isnt just as simple as whittling the end of a feather. The quillls you buy at the gift shops are almost always a poor quality. These are professionally cut and tempered and have given me over a year of use per quill. This is the same principle as "you get what you pay for". Thanks for the question!
If you want to study some REALLY OLD Cursive, look into "Roman Cursive" . After a little study & practice you'll actually be able to make out the various letters and words. Some fun facts- Roman Cursive was developed so you could quickly write on wax tablets or scratch graffiti on walls. It lacked Curls and Loops which came later, when writing on Parchment and Papyrus became more common. Like modern Cursive, it also evolved over time & location used. For example, at times, the Letters- E, N, & M were written as 'II, III, & IIII" respectively !
Yeah dude that doesn't work. Quill pens are useless. Nobody can write like that. Its not 1776 anymore. Can't tell you how many times I have tried and it never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever works. Blotches and dry scratches...delightful.
@@brandonleroux6059 Well you can write with any feather just as well if used normally on good paper (charcoal). Geese was just popular back then. My number 1 tip is to not be picky, you dont want a professionally cut quill and a specific feather. Even A simple pigeon feather cut decently and used decently is good
Thanks for this. I ordered a quill not too long ago and used it once. Now I know how to work with it properly and I would love to see more handwriting tutorials.
Yes maam I hope to post more. Just find an original letter online form the 18th century that you like and try to practice recreating those letters or the ones that suit you the most. I will try and make more videos
I ordered a quill and ink set from you guys a couple of weeks ago and dabbling with it has been so much fun! It's so relaxing to have these videos on in the background while writing. I'm writing a Valentines day letter to my boyfriend so I'm really trying to perfect my writing.
Perfect practice makes perfect! Thank you!
I hope to come out with more videos soon for improving our penmanship Lords willing
I bought a sketch book a while back and wanted to write with a quill in it. It’s a leather bound book with weathered looking pages. Been studying different magicks for a project I am working on and wanted the copy down the Book of Shadows. Also wanted this to help with an invisible ink that I made. Appreciate that people still show the old ways of doing things.
Keep practising! We are a continuation of the past.
You should try using a fountain pen if you like traditions. fountain pens existed before modern ones, too.
or better yet, a fountain pen with feathers.
@@kristen3715 I actually did not too long back. Having to constantly dip my pin and carefully remove excess from the back of the tip to prevent blotches got annoying. Definitely worth the price, though the dip pen makes a better display piece.
A follow along, practice video of your alphabet would be awesome! I would definitely use that as a resource.
Maybe a history of the mail/courier system of the F&I or Rev War period? I'm trying to build an impression of a British military clerk on campaign and the items they would have with them and the method of sending and distribution of letters on the march.
Thanks for sharing your passion.
This was more helpful than I thought it'd be! I got my first ink quill last night and could not wait. Got a bunch of ink over my fingertips lol but that wasn't hard. interestingly enough I'm only doing this for a D&D campaign I'm gonna be doing over the next summer and I do want to go all out so this is perfect for what I need.
That’s great news! Please see my other writing videos and keep practicing my friend!
Thank you SO MUCH for this…. Trying to find resources for this particular type of handwriting is so hard and I was so happy to see this come up in my search results when I looked. I’ve been interested in replicating early handwriting for a few years now and have gotten quite good - but I really love seeing it in action, and your methods and techniques for writing :) I’ve subscribed and I would very much love to see more of these types of videos! About anything to do with historical writing! I want it all haha. Great video! Thanks again! :)
I agree ! I want it all too! Need to do more videos like this! Let me know specific things you would like more videos on and maybe I can come up with more. Thank you for your kind words
Thank you for this! I appreciate you and learning from all your knowledge. Really blessed me today.
You are quite welcome! What other videos would you like to see?
I've received an antique writing set for my birthday. I look forward to writing with my quill. I've made my own paper before & I think that would look very nice together. Along with my own seal. I'm very heavy handed
Practice makes perfect! Sometimes some papers do better with certain inks, other ink and papers not so good. So I would advise practicing to find the best combination first and then it takes a lot of the headache away later so you can get to the fun stuff quicker.
Thank you for the information! Your dedication to the craft is clear
Thank you Ralston. Let me know if there are particular videos that you would like to see
Thank you, David! I love this video!
Thank you Mr Broyles! I enjoyed making it! Hope to make more DV
Would love to know more about how children were taught to write with instruments like these.
They had primers. One was called the New England primer, which we used to sell copies of.
2 hours per school day, starting with shape and pattern drills. Some teachers used a metronome to set a tempo for the excercises.
Let me join in the clamor for more round hand and 18th century writing tutorials. I already use a fountain pen regularly and I am very eager to learn the quill and this method so I can send letters in this style to my friends and family. I have printed out the round hand/Italian page you link to, for a guide. But it really helps to see the pen moving and constructing the letters. Could you show us how you write sentences? Thank you!
Absolutely! Yes! Thanks for the feedback
I believe the reason there is a left and right difference isn't because of the writing; it purely comes with the actual feather part. For left-handed writers, the plumage of the right-handed quills will obscure your vision and vice versa.
The fletching was usually stripped off nearly or completely. The drag it makes through the air, and the visual obscuring is why. If you look at old paintings, you'll see just an inch or so of feather left at the top, sometimes none.
i would love a tutorial on your ink
THANK YOU FOR TEACHING IT ❤
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Thank you for this video and your shop. I would like to see a video on care and cleaning of the quills. Also do you sell the stamps in your store?
Writes as good or better than my extra fine gel pens from the supermarket.
Hear hear!
Working on learning quill-cutting as I work at a museum and one of the things I'm doing for an activity is having kids try to write with one. Only problem is how tricky it seems to be.
It is indeed! We sell quills already tempered and cut if that helps
nice explained
Thank you so much!
Can you show us how to write the whole Alphabet (upper and lowercase) in this handwriting? Love it! I would also love to see numbers.
That’s a great idea! Yes I will try that soon Lords willing thank you
I just purchased the quill pen and I am so excited to get started. When you make your video on further coaching on round hand handwriting as I requested in my previous comment, could you please also talk about care for the quill pen? I live in a desert climate and when I use a regular fountain pen, I have to dip it in water frequently during my project as the ink in the nib dries so fast. I don't want my quill pen to clog up and become unusable. I would like to know how to preserve and extend the life of the pen. Thank you.
Great idea
They look authentic imo
Thank you so much! I still have much I can improve on, but it is so enjoyable!
Can you make a video regarding quill cutters and how to repair the sliding mechanism of the blade, please?
HI THANKYOU FOR THE VIDEO!
Thank you for everything my friend!
@@pumpkintown I just love this type of content, it takes me away from the terrible modern world.
@@ANIND123 yes sir me too, brother
I am french but the letter is really hard to read because I am not used to the handwritting and the way we talk has changed a lot.
I completely understand!
How long do quill brushes last? I was gonna order from the site given
I have used mine for over a year! Then they can be also resharpened also. Thanks!
Love the quill, it just arrived from you guys today! Should I use a slightly thicker ink when writing, I've been a fountain pen writer for a while and have used FP ink with it, but it loses ink a quarter of the way into a word. I've seen people use slanted tables to write, is this a necessity or is the FP ink just too wet?
I might suggest slightly thinner ink. And yes the ink needs redipping much more often than a fountain pen or steel nib. Experiment with papers, inks and just barely touch the paper.
How long does a quill last?
Good question. Without sharpening it or messing with it, I have used some of mine for about 6-8 months.
I had a year which sidelined much, but i am finally working on my quill pen writing. I learned script in the 1950s in school, so my writing is fairly fancy for today's standards. Per your advice I am just using my regular writing for now, and i will tackle round hand after I master the quill. My problem now is my writing looks globby. I am focusing on light touch, but it's a challenge and I am having to dip the pen often. So, the writing starts out thick, then rapidly thins after 3 or so letters. Should the pen make a scratching sound, or is that due to too heavy a pressure? Any advice?
Then pen will always make scratchy sounds. Do you have one of our quills? Experiment with different ink and different paper. The quill, ink and paper we sell all work well together. Great question.
@@pumpkintown Yes, both my quill and my paper came from your store. I bought a goose quill. It tries to turn over sideways in my hand. And so I'm having to focus and use a bit of muscle force to keep it from turning sideways. I realize this is something that is going to take many hours. However I've watched you and other videos write with a quill and I don't see this globby writing, plus I see that a dip can last for several words. I have to dip my pen about every 3 or 4 letters. I will take your advice and order some of your ink.
@@ivorybow What kind of ink are you using?
@@pumpkintown I am using Dr. Ph Martin's India Ink. I tried adding a little water and it does better. Should I also add anything else? I came across, then lost, advice to adding some kind of "gum." I have also ordered the powdered ink y your store offers. Thank you!
I am a leftie and I wonder if feathers are a thing for lefties too. Do you think so?
They work for lefties just as well!
How do you mail letters that you demonstrate in today’s world ? I’m guessing inside another envelope. Also, will wax stamps make it through the post office?
Great question!@ Ideally in a small box, but usually in a bubble mailer envelope. Maybe that would be a good topic of a video upcoming!
@@pumpkintown Thanks for answering. Yes, I agree about this being good information for a video. BTW: Thanks also for what you do…
I was with it till that first scrape
Using a quill, requires a lot of them
QUESTION: I read a feather needs to be tempered before using as a quill pen. Are the feathers I i got from you already tempeted. Or do I need to do that before I use it? I sure don't want to break my new quills! BTW, I never said thank you for the extra quill you put in my order!!! So kind of you. Wanted you to know i noticed and appreciae it!!!
Austin TX USA
Yes ma’am these are tempered and ready to go! Takes all the guess work out of just getting started. You are quite welcome!
How long does it take walnut ink to dry?
Good question. Thinner strokes are almost instant where wider strokes maybe 30 seconds.
Hello, Do you ship to the uk? And if so how long would it take? @pumpkintwon primitives
Yes sir will email soon
Whats the name of the song in the background?
The song is called “Seventeen Come Saturday” by Robert Mouland from his Cow that are the piper album found on his website here at www.wireharp.com/index.htm
@@pumpkintown thank you for the reply. Also love the video.
Iron gall ink?
No just plain old walnut hull ink
Do you ship to Australia?
I think we can. Just email me your mailing address for a quote to
david@pumpkintownprimitives.com
Where can you buy these quills/pen on Amazon?
We don’t sell them on Amazon but through our online store. Here pumpkintown-108720.square.site/product/feather-quill-professionally-cut-top-quality-/323?cs=true&cst=custom
@@pumpkintown any other vendors you know that do sell through Amazon?
No sir.
@@pumpkintown sir where can I source just the feathers not cut,it's not that I don't like the quills that are offered on the online store, but I do find them a bit costly for quills for the same price you could get a fountain pen, so where could you by just the feather by themselves not cut because they probably would be cheaper.
@@didacusa3293 I dont have a source for uncut quills. Many people who try to write with a quill they cut for the first time give up because the correct cut and tempering is so crucial. It isnt just as simple as whittling the end of a feather. The quillls you buy at the gift shops are almost always a poor quality. These are professionally cut and tempered and have given me over a year of use per quill. This is the same principle as "you get what you pay for". Thanks for the question!
Can you write fast with these?
Yes you can !
@@pumpkintown are these scratchy pens or are they smooth writers?
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The voice: 🤠
Yes sir, We Southerners are still alive and help to contribute to a civil society. Thanks for the comment!
If you want to study some REALLY OLD Cursive, look into "Roman Cursive" . After a little study & practice you'll actually be able to make out the various letters and words.
Some fun facts- Roman Cursive was developed so you could quickly write on wax tablets or scratch graffiti on walls. It lacked Curls and Loops which came later, when writing on Parchment and Papyrus became more common.
Like modern Cursive, it also evolved over time & location used.
For example, at times, the Letters- E, N, & M were written as 'II, III, & IIII" respectively !
That sounds like a lot of fun! Great idea! Thanks. I do writing on Papyrus in other videos
This is cursive writing, I'm in South Africa and we were forced to write in cursive writing in Primary school
Yes and if you write it here nobody will be forcing you! It’s not so bad you might actually enjoy it
So this video is not an actual tutorial but a commercial. No thanks.
I believe there was plenty here to instruct. Sorry you aren’t happy. Can’t please everyone.
Yeah dude that doesn't work. Quill pens are useless. Nobody can write like that. Its not 1776 anymore. Can't tell you how many times I have tried and it never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever works. Blotches and dry scratches...delightful.
I felt the same way. Then I practiced with a good quill. The quill and not just practice, but good practice, makes for good results.
@@pumpkintown okay. What kinda quill do I need. Gull feathers?
@@brandonleroux6059 Goose
@@pumpkintown bit why lol why goose
@@brandonleroux6059 Well you can write with any feather just as well if used normally on good paper (charcoal). Geese was just popular back then. My number 1 tip is to not be picky, you dont want a professionally cut quill and a specific feather. Even A simple pigeon feather cut decently and used decently is good