Handwriting Improvement.

[TidiousTed]

For a nice handwriting

First rule: never write with a ballpoint pen
Second rule: always write with a fountain pen

The reason: friction

When you write with a ballpoint pen, no matter how easy the ink flow, there is friction forces both in the pen and in the paper because the paper has to make the ball go round.

When you write with a fountain pen all the friction forces are in the paper because there are no moving parts in the nib, just a very smooth split end from which the ink flows with ease.

When studying graphic design I took three year course in calligraphy and this was one of the first lessons our teacher gave us. I haven’t touched a ballpoint pen since that

 

[Tomasso]

Honestly, handwriting is largely unimportant.

Don't fool yourself, it is a crucial part of communication in the upper echelons.

 

[TidiousTed]

Watch one of the great masters of our time

[video=youtube;JcKlQ6KD4wc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcKlQ6KD4wc[/video]

 

[Yeps]

Don't fool yourself, it is a crucial part of communication in the upper echelons.

Well, as I am likely never to approach the upper echelons, I think I will survive.

 

[Tomasso]

Well, as I am likely never to approach the upper echelons, I think I will survive.

Well then, you are well prepared for your function in life. Mind you, waiters also need handwriting skills.

 

[Yeps]

Well then, you are well prepared for your function in life. Mind you, waiters also need handwriting skills.

Very well played. Don't know why I was being so negative.

BTW, as a singer, waiter is a very likely thing.

 

[Tomasso]

Very well played. Don't know why I was being so negative.

BTW, as a singer, waiter is a very likely thing.

All said with a ....

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Thank you, I will let you know how I get on. Rgds Steve.

 

[Stray Cat]

Hate to be negative, but 90% of my 12th-grade English students have horrible penmanship. And they could care less.

Let's face it: nourishing a handwriting is a dying game.

Honestly, handwriting is largely unimportant.

I guess that is highly subjective: to me, it is the MOST important thing.. stand in the line with: is my makeup OK, is my clothes tidy.. is my handwriting presentable..

 

[MikeBravo]

I think the point about free flow of the ink is very important. I also enjoy writing with a fountain pen and own several

Personally, I mostly prefer to use a solid-toner based handheld recording stylus. Sometimes referred to as a pencil

 

[Stray Cat]

Personally, I mostly prefer to use a solid-toner based handheld recording stylus. Sometimes referred to as a pencil

Aha..
From the first day of school (note here: I was severely scolded on that day), till the last day at the university, I used ONE thing to write: STAEDTLER mechanical pencil. Just her. My dad gave it to me on my first day. TEacher tried to make me write with a pencil.. and failed miserably. I lost it numerous times, and she always found her way back to me (mostly because people KNEW it was mine).
I've got lot of others over the years.. but, somehow it was my favorite.
This being her:

If I had to go with another one.. Rotring.. but that one was stolen from me.

 

[Yeps]

Personally, I mostly prefer to use a solid-toner based handheld recording stylus. Sometimes referred to as a pencil

I generally use a pencil as well. Between being a math geek in high school and a music geek in college, pencils are just more natural to me.

 

[Mario]

My hand writing is so bad that I sometimes can't even decipher it myself, especially if I had to scribble it down very fast. I come back later only to find myself staring at the note in growing despair...

 

[Stray Cat]

My hand writing is so bad that I sometimes can't even decipher it myself, especially if I had to scribble it down very fast. I come back later only to find myself staring at the note in growing despair...

Ouch! :eusa_doh:

 

[SGT Rocket]

My hand writing is so bad that I sometimes can't even decipher it myself, especially if I had to scribble it down very fast. I come back later only to find myself staring at the note in growing despair...

That is exactly how my handwriting was. I love being able to write something then come back at a later date and read it!

 

[Steven180]

Incredible how a simple question can turn into such a unique and interesting thread with tons of information to educate you here in the Lounge.

Thanks to everyone for such great personal and insightful input.

M.

 

[Mario]

^^ After all that's just what the Lounge is for!

 

[Steven180]

^^ After all that's just what the Lounge is for!

Agreed Sir! I'm very grateful I'm part of this.
M.

 

[Stray Cat]

Incredible how a simple question can turn into such a unique and interesting thread with tons of information to educate you here in the Lounge.

Thanks to everyone for such great personal and insightful input.

M.

That's why we gather here..

 

[Stray Cat]

Oh.. I just remembered:
http://www.penciltalk.org/2008/06/sanford-noblot-ink-pencil-705

VERY old thing.. I have some of them still, from my grandfather. I loved them as a child..