Although it might appear like hand-writing is a dying art, it’s one that is still today fundamental in many areas of life. A handwritten letter communicates more gravitas than a typewritten missive; e.g. an invitation, an apology, or an application for a job.

One might suppose it’s a recent trend of people shunning hand writing for the keyboard, but way back to the late 1800s, there were that handwriting was neglected because of the invention of those times : the typwriter. Now in the 21st century, the rap is being attached to the usage of computer keyboards.

Even so, there still exists a healthy requirement for penmanship skills in both the business world and academia. Hand-written letters are considered as more authentic, they evince the writer has deliberated over her words, and they demonstrate more respect to the reader. In this era of canned responses, the hand-written missive has never been more noticeable.

I must admit to something. I’ve oftentimes been caught out with my awful hand writing – made worse by years of relying on the keyboard. In situations where I’ve had to hand write something, my words have been a sloping scrawl. That’s just not professional. So how did I overcome this problem?How to solve such a problem? I handwrote as often as I could, and my writing improved greatly. So it’s smart to brush up on your handwriting by practise.

One more point is to acquire a pen your hand is comfortable with, with refills. Recommended refills include the famed mont blanc fountain pens range. This allows you to brush up your style with a single pen.

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