Thanks so much for the info :)

While reading your reply I thought of more questions regarding this:

1. When you write 'þ' does it extend below the line (if writing on
lined paper)?

2. When you write 'æ' do you write an 'a' as it appears on the
computer, or an 'a' such as in this:
http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/5780/lettera0pb.jpg

3. What does "þræða" mean? :)

-Sebastian

--- In norse_course@yahoogroups.com, Haukur Þorgeirsson
<haukurth@...> wrote:

>
> I write 'æ' by fyrst writing an 'a' and then I lift the pen and add a
> half-circle on it in the right place. I write 'þ' in one move. I

start at

> the top and go down to the bottom, then draw the pen up to make a
> clockwise circle. I write 'ð' in two moves, first I write a slanted 'd'
> and then I add the stroke from bottom-left to top-right.
>
> Interesting question, haven't thought about this for years and years.
>
> Now practice writing out the word "þræða" :)
>
> Kveðja,
> Haukur
>
>
> > Obviously we all learn how to write the characters of our language in
> > school at a young age. My question is how are Icelandic children are
> > taught to write the æ, þ and ð characters? I have found a short text
> > on writing þ and ð ( http://briem.ismennt.is/2/2.11/index.htm ) but
> > does anyone have any other resources, especially for æ?
> >
> > Thanks! :)
>