You decide to improve your handwriting because it looked something like this
And you wanna write more legibly, fluently ,and efficiently
1.Choose your instruments carefully.
a. Pens that use different types of ink
Ball-point pens or biros are the most popular and use oil-based ink.
• They are cheap, easy to get, quick to dry and they don't smudge.
• The ink does not flow very smoothly and they can be hard to grip because
they are often made from smooth plastic.
Rollerball pens use water-based ink and write more thickly than
ball-point pens.
• Rollerball ink flows very smoothly and could help you to write faster.
• The ink doesn't dry quickly so it can smudge.
Gel ink pens are new and very popular because they can come in lots of
different colors including glitter shades!
• They are smooth and free flowing like rollerball pens but they dry quickly
and don't smudge like ball point pens.
• They are more expensive and sometimes the flow of ink can stop and start
for no reason.
b.Size and Shape
Pens come in all shapes and sizes and you might have to try out a few before
you find the one you like.
A pen with a thick barrel or a cushioned grip is easier to hold and can be more
comfortable to write with. Shiny or very slim pens can be slippery to hold and
could cause your hand muscles to strain.
Pencil grips can also be used on pens to improve grip.
c. Pen points
Pens have different points or nibs – fine, extra fine, medium, and bold point.
Fine points write thin lines, and medium and bold points write thicker lines.
Pens that write thickly may be smoother to write with and fine nib pens may
help you write more neatly.
Use hit and trial to find out what works for you.
2.Don't draw your characters with fingers, use your shoulder and arm.
Practice doodling with your shoulder and arm muscles to get the hang of it.
In other words, your shoulder and forearm move as you write, but your wrist and fingers don't. This helps you write in a more fluid, efficient style. It takes practice, and feels weird at first, but these muscle groups don't get tired as quickly as your wrist and fingers.
Start out writing large X's, /'s, O's, swirls, and loops. Really concentrate on moving from the shoulder, holding your wrist steady, and using your fingers just as a guide. Focus on producing nice, smooth shapes, and use lined paper to help with consistent size and spacing.
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Practice with easiest characters first and move forward toward harder one like A, E, F etc.
Classify letters according to the number of strokes needed to write them and start with single stroke character and move forward to 2 and 3 stroke ones.
These letters are made with one stroke of the pen.
LVUWZCOS
These letters are made with two strokes of the pen.
BDJKMNPQRTXYG
These letters are made with three strokes of the pen.
AEFHI
Practice most common words.
In 1948, Edward Dolch made a list of all the words that are used most often
in everyday reading and writing.
Best way to practice handwriting is Pangram.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Pack my red box with five dozen quality jugs.
My girl wove six dozen plaid jackets before she quit
Use pen n paper wherever possible rather than keyboard.
Keep practicing and you'll be good at it.
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