The hottest Handwriting Substack posts right now

The author reflects on the joy of learning penmanship and practicing handwriting with dipping pens and ink in school.
The author's dream was to write like the authors of the Declaration of Independence and copied it line by line at different points in their life.
The post celebrates National Handwriting Day and mentions a meditation on the importance and beauty of handwriting.

Handwriting and drawing are similar in the way they develop through practice and copying.
Different styles of lettering like Serif, Sans Serif, Script, and Snake can add personality to text.
Consistency in alignment and style can help create visually appealing lettering designs.

Sending a handwritten thank you note is a thoughtful gesture that can brighten someone's day.
Using personalized stationery can add a touch of elegance to your thank you notes.
Investing in quality stationery and pens can enhance the experience of writing and sending handwritten notes.

Handwriting with a pen and paper is becoming less common as digital recordkeeping takes over in schools and workplaces.
Small amounts of tension, whether in handwriting or playing an instrument, can greatly affect the quality of output, emphasizing the importance of relaxation and slowing down.
Taking time to slow down, enjoy simple rituals like drinking coffee, and using old-fashioned pen and paper can provide peace and preparedness for whatever the day brings.

Struggling in school might not be the end - sometimes a challenge can lead to unexpected rewards.
Learning should be about discovering ideas for oneself, not just following instructions.
Even difficulties like poor handwriting can lead to unique paths of knowledge and growth.

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Cursive handwriting is becoming less common among the younger generation.
Technology like automated scanning systems may struggle to read cursive handwriting.
The disappearance of cursive handwriting may lead to the loss of historical documents and a unique art form.

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Handwriting is important for memory and cognition. Maybe we should write more.
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