An application of the reverse oval motion is made in forming capital J.
The reverse oval, it must be understood, begins with an upward stroke on
the left side. Before attempting capital J, make reverse ovals four or
five minutes, and if the movement is then light and uniform, the copy
may be safely practiced. The oval is used as the developing and driving
force.
=Drill 54=
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Make the oval to a count of six, lift the pen from the paper at the top,
and without checking the motion swing the pen in its natural course
above the paper, to the right and below the base to the point of contact
with the paper in starting the letter. Do not stop the motion, but
strike the paper in an upward course at full speed for the beginning
stroke of J. If the explanation of applied motion is not fully
understood, study until it is, and then fill at least a half page with
the copy.
Do not neglect the form, but note carefully the following points: J
should begin with an upward stroke from a point just below the base
line; the turn at the top should be round; the upper part should be a
little longer than the lower part, and twice its width.