=Drills 24 and 25=
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Study the upper line closely, and notice particularly that the nine
exercises at the right are the enlarged form of an inverted figure six.
Fix clearly in your mind the direction of the moving pen as it comes
into contact with the paper in making the beginning loop. Do not make
this loop larger than it is in the drill. For business writing it would
be better to make a dot than a large loop. Energetic practice of the
drill at the left in the first line will help to develop the right
motion. In that part of the drill a count of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, should be
used. In the nine forms at the right in the first line, the count may be
1–2, down over; or down, over; or one stop for each; but each form
should stop abruptly at the base line in a blunt stroke.
As this form is used for the beginning of twelve capitals, it should be
thoroughly studied and practiced now, and frequently reviewed.
In the lower line, observe that five drills extend across the page, with
ten parts in each drill; with the paper held in the right position, the
downward strokes should be made toward the center of the body, and the
over-motion is applied in making the turns at the top. The count should
be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and sixteen completed exercises should
be made to the minute.
Turn to page twenty-nine and pick out the twelve capitals in which the
inverted figure six is used. Use this style hereafter in beginning those
capitals.
This is a lesson that should be reviewed frequently.