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537: No Such Thing As The Notorious British Institute of Graphologists

No Such Thing As A Fish

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Handwriting Styles Through History

This chapter explores the history of handwriting styles, starting from the distinct scripts used by different professions in 18th century America to the evolution of American handwriting standards inspired by Platt Rogers Spencer. The hosts discuss the legacy of handwriting fonts and their impact on society, along with the practice of graphology in analyzing personality traits based on handwriting. The conversation also delves into the challenges of deciphering old handwriting and how cultural practices influence writing styles in various languages.

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