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camarillobrillo  ·  3756 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: A handwritten rant on handwriting (with a few questions afterwards)

Dear u/demure,

Great post! That is some mighty fine handwriting you got there! You should be very proud! As you can see I'm still writing on a 3rd grade level. I hate my ugly scrawl!!! My SO does calligraphy and it's almost embarrassing to practice with her. I consider this lack of skill one of my greatest flaws. I curse these fingers that scar paper like a dull knife...

I think handwriting is extremely important to us. There is something pure in putting quill to scroll. A mind/body connection you just can't get on a keyboard. My mind is clear but my writing is muddy and it bothers the hell out of me! But I digress...

Anyways, great topic. I hope my penmanship hasn't hurt your eyes too bad. Take solace that your hand flows freer than mine. To Hubski I ask what one can do to better their writing skills? Is there any hope for me? Is the pen really mightier than the sword?





demure  ·  3755 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Dear camarillobrillo,

Your handwriting is not so bad! I like the mix of capitals within your lowercase -- it adds texture to your print. To better your writing skills? Honestly, I kinda just sat down one day (my writing looking quite atrocious as of three years ago) and spent a large amount of free time working out a script method that worked for me, and kinda have been improving it throughout high school. Best of luck!

camarillobrillo  ·  3755 days ago  ·  link  ·  

You actually improved yours over time? That's inspiring. I don't care if it does take three years, you make me want to pull out our calligraphy practice book with newfound gusto.