As before mentioned, small r and s are companion letters, and both may
be made one-fourth higher than other letters of the minimum class; not
because of any technical rule, but rather because it generally is agreed
that they look better so made. Small s should be pointed, not looped, at
the top, and entirely closed on the base line. Be sure to use just the
right amount of under-curve in the beginning stroke, and the width will
depend upon the amount of curve in the last part. Practice, study, and
compare.
=Drill 44=
[Illustration]
The count for each group of five is 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10. A
conversational count similar to that given in the small o drill could be
used to advantage; thus, swing one, swing two, swing three, swing four,
swing five; or curve one, curve two, curve three, curve four, curve
five. Nearly or quite seventeen groups of five should be made to the
minute.