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ignorantcollective · 3449 days ago · link · · parent · post: The slightly bitter truth is: I love pens, and my handwriting is terrible

Ack, now I want to see scans of your handwriting, dammit!

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kleinbl00 · 3449 days ago · link ·

I was going to suggest learning architectural lettering as well but I can't find any good way to learn it anymore. I think I was the last class coming through to learn hand drafting.

BTW - my lettering is pretty good but my handwriting remains abysmal. The two are not necessarily the same skill.

+discuss+discuss

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kleinbl00 · 3448 days ago · link ·

I learned with a lettering guide. Still have it.

Eventually you freehand it. And you're right - the lack of assistance is crucial.

Hand drafting was like the calligraphy of engineering. I, too, mourn its passing.