Test your fountain calligraphy pen's sensitivity by trying a few strokes out on the paper. Do not use firm pressure. Instead, touch the pen to the paper lightly and move it around until you have determined how much pressure is required to pull the ink from the pen. Use this amount of pressure when you begin forming your letters.
Determine how large you want your letters to be, and use the lined paper as a guide to keeping your letters equally sized and straight.
Copy what you see on your exemplar, making sure to follow the arrows or stroke guides. Practice the entire alphabet first, forming each letter with the pen held at a slight angle. You will want to practice forming each letter at least three or four times before moving on to the next one. Once you have practiced each letter a few times, try writing your own words and phrases.