22 - Evolution of Handwriting

It's just Diana this week with guest host Ruben discussing the evolution of handwriting across time and space, the inevitability of change, and how cursive may yet survive in today’s digital-centric world. 

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The hosts were Diana (@thegrynne) and Ruben (@sirscribe). 

FORMAT

00:20—Introducing our guest host 

Episode 3 - Handwriting and the Art of Calligraphy 

Ruben is Scribe Life on YouTube 

04:33—What We Are Writing With

Ruben: Sheaffer Triumph with Grey Striated Celluloid

Diana: Pilot Vanishing Point Sunset Blue LE

05:56—Mailbag

06:19—Changes in writing and writing tools

The History and Uncertain Future of Handwriting, by Anne Trubek

Debate on traditional and simplified Chinese characters

The cursive lowercase “r”

The “long s”

Roman square capitals

Correction: there is also “Roman cursive”, which we discovered after recording the episode (ops!)

How the Ballpoint Pen Killed Cursive (The Atlantic, 28 Aug 2015)

29:35—News

Send your questions for our Anniversary Q&A episode to [email protected]

Pelikan Hubs 2018

Sydney Pen Show

Buy tickets to the Sydney Pen Show

Episode 8.5 - Melbourne Pen Show 2017

36:38—What is the future of handwriting?

How and Why to Improve Your Cursive Penmanship

The comeback of cursive (The Economist, 6th Sept 2016)

1:05:37—Recommendations

Annihilation (2018)

The Rider (2017)

1:10:38—Thanks and Credits

Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha.

Recording and editing: Diana Dai.

Music: Michael Pearce.

Logo: Will H. Smith.

Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.