Writing the old-fashioned way means you need something to write on and something to write with. That should pretty much do it, save somehow delivering the letter or note itself! Finding your writing pen is actually a very important task when it comes to fostering your passion for handwritten correspondence.
I’ve tried many different ink pens, gel rollers, thin markers and calligraphy brushes, but still always on the lookout for more. I might have already mentioned that I despise my handwriting. I am very inconsistent with a chicken-scratch slash kindergarten style to boast about. I would have liked to blame it on the fact that I am a math major and thus have cryptic symbolic type strokes, but really I don’t have that either (because I think that would be sort of cool anyway). I’ve always just had bad penmanship and seem to be the only girl that can’t write pretty!
Well, no matter. Over time and practice, I have learned to at least write legibly – the primary key is to communicate. With more practice I have learned to be more consistent and lines on paper also help a lot, too. Sometimes I get tired with a crampy hand, which definitely will affect your penmanship. If you usually type and don’t write much by hand, you’ll realize like with any other muscle in your body, the ones for writing also need to be worked out. Don’t hesitate to take it easy and write slowly – taking a break when you need it!
I realized that I also write better when I have a great pen that feels good in my hand and glides across the paper. It really does help to find that special pen you love to write with. The key to finding your writing pen? Try, try and try again. Get your hands on as many writing utensils as possible and test them out. Write a few sentences on different types of paper and sign your name. Over time you will know what your likes and dislikes are when it comes to pen types and pen inks. I also like to use certain pens for certain types of letters or on certain types of paper as well.
When you do find a great pen, you’ll instantly feel it. Love at first write, I say! When that happens, remember to buy a giant box and of course, get back to paper!
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