Things That Will Disappear In Our Lifetime

[JohnK]

Well, this is not a thing that might disappear, but rather a practice, a skill - dare I say an art?

Here's a link to an article in a recent edition of Philadelphia Magazine discussing penmanship. Not printing, but writing in cursive, the Palmer method and all that.

The Death of Handwriting - Philadelphia Magazine - phillymag.com

If this disappears, what does that mean for fine fountain pens or the dear old Ticonderoga Number 2? (is there a thread for "Show us your pens"?)

[Face]

From what I've heard, they don't teach script in the schools around here anymore.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by JohnK

Well, this is not a thing that might disappear, but rather a practice, a skill - dare I say an art?

Here's a link to an article in a recent edition of Philadelphia Magazine discussing penmanship. Not printing, but writing in cursive, the Palmer method and all that.

The Death of Handwriting - Philadelphia Magazine - phillymag.com

If this disappears, what does that mean for fine fountain pens or the dear old Ticonderoga Number 2? (is there a thread for "Show us your pens"?)

John
You are very correct. I cannot remember the last time I used cursive. My handwriting was always poor, I am sure that it would be unreadable now.

Jim