Here is what time and practice can do for your calligraphy. This is Italic lettering.
Now, this is 'Italic' lettering from my first 'job' - my own wedding. I took one class (10 weeks long) and thought I was ready to address my wedding invitations. In my own defense, the paper was very rough! but here it is . . .
Notice the postage stamp - 22 cents! in 1987.
