Now let me see if I got this right - you are looking for a way to do scripting ("text") in small areas as about 4 x 2 1/2 inches (approx. 10,2 x 6,3 cm) - correct so far?
And it should be a way w/o using your swivel knife - again correct?
And if so, what do you plan to write down there? Single words (i.e. names etc.)?
Or are you just searching for small patterns in that typical sheridan style - scrolls, leaves etc.?
I am a bit confused i must confess