acquire skill in turning the corners, so to speak―in other words, round off the angles. This is a point worthy of thought, experiment, and practice on the part of the writer who aims at becoming an expert."
Study the following examples illustrating the principle:
Drill 1
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Key: from, important, found, much, been, refer, rapid.
It will be seen that the outlines preserve the distinctive forms and yet it is evident that no perceptible stop was made at the angle. To get around the angles in this rapid way requires a clear mental picture of the entire form, and a certain knack to execute the movement smoothly. It is easy to acquire this knack, and it is a very important factor in acquiring speed. The sharpness of the angle is simply avoided and the form executed without a stop, much as it is eliminated in such words as "friend" and " keep." The idea is not to make an effort to round the angle, but to eliminate the sharp point. The proportion and distinctive forms of the strokes must, however, be carefully preserved.
Drill 2
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Key: stop, month, subject, badly, invent, refund, emphasis, manage, manufacturer, event, business, punched, public, speed, baggage, some, must.
