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Cursive
May 13, 2024
Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May discuss the historical significance and modern challenges of cursive writing, exploring its decline in education and the ongoing cursive conundrum. They delve into handwriting techniques, the origins of cursive writing, and its evolution through history, from ancient civilizations to modern times.
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- The shift from fountain pens to ballpoint pens in the 1940s impacted the comfort and popularity of cursive writing due to increased pressure requirements.
- Cursive styles reflect unique national and cultural identities, evolving from the Chinese grass script to the Italian Renaissance's influence on italics.
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Ballpoint Pens Revolutionize Writing
The invention of modern ballpoint pens in the 1940s significantly shifted away from cursive writing, making it less comfortable due to the pressure required in comparison to fountain pens or quills, impacting the way people wrote.
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