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. The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at [email protected] Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram 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.