Charles Paxton Zaner

Charles Paxton Zaner was an influential American penman and calligrapher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He specialized in developing elegant, legible, and artistic handwriting styles, emphasizing the importance of skillful penmanship. Zaner founded the Zanerian College of Penmanship in Ohio, which became a prominent institution for teaching penmanship and lettering. His work contributed significantly to the revival of ornamental handwriting and the professional standards of calligraphy. Today, Zaner is recognized for his lasting impact on handwriting education and the artistic development of penmanship as both a craft and an art form.