Sociology of Handwriting

[Starlee]

This older (2011) blog post on how our attitude towards handwriting has changed through the decades was a great read. http://bridgettebooth.com/how-handwriting-attitudes-have-changed/ I found it quite stimulating and thought-provoking. I agreed with a lot (but not everything) and learnt a lot too. Hope you enjoy as much I did.

[andyj]

Nice article. . . if you enjoyed this may also like Philip Hensher's The Missing Ink.  It isn't overly focused on "accuracy" but his opinions and style are pretty enjoyable.

[andyj]

OH - while we're on this topic, I just came across a recommendation (in another (no pun intended) interesting thread) for The Golden Thread by Ewan Clayton.  Definitely sounds like a good book exploring the culture and history of writing, can't wait to get it!

[Estefa]

OH - while we're on this topic, I just came across a recommendation (in another (no pun intended) interesting thread) for The Golden Thread by Ewan Clayton.  Definitely sounds like a good book exploring the culture and history of writing, can't wait to get it!

I wrote a short review of the book some time ago, it's here:

http://theflourishforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=789.0

[andyj]

Excellent, thanks, @Estefa!  That's good info, I'm looking forward to reading the book.