5 Foolproof Ways to Improve Your Handwriting

No one really talks about it, but having nice handwriting is a flex. Most people have mediocre (or even subpar) penmanship, so when you occasionally meet the person who writes flawlessly, you take notice.

Although handwriting is somewhat genetic, there is still a possibility you can improve to have the script you'd like. Below, discover our five top tricks to feel better about the way you write.

Take It Slow

In school, you get accustomed to writing fast. Teachers often fly through their slideshows, so you have to scribble everything in your notebook very quickly. However, this may cause your handwriting to look more clumsy and messy. With slow movements, you can get the precise movements to have legible writing. As you get used to the motions, you will eventually be able to create the same swoops with more speed.

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Children's Handwriting Notebooks

Does anyone else remember those workbooks we had to use to learn how to write? Obviously, they worked because they taught almost everyone the technique to write the alphabet. It's when you get older that your handwriting diverts into something more individualized. Go back to the basics to learn uniform writing convention. It will help you identify what could possibly be making your handwriting less legible.

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Mimic Script That You Like

Sometimes, we see people's handwriting and dream of replicating it. Honestly, we developed our own style from what was popular in the 2000s and 2010s. It becomes much easier to freestyle and create something unique to you once you have the basics of the aesthetic you like.

Take a Calligraphy Class

There are classes you can enroll in to improve your handwriting. While you probably won't find one for standard penmanship, there are plenty of calligraphy courses to choose from. In our opinion, knowing how to write in calligraphy is much more impressive. And hey, we're sure there will be some spillover into your everyday writing, too.

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Never Give Up!

In this day and age, you almost never have to write anything, except sign your name. We, as a society, are losing our muscle memory in favor of typing, creating clunkier writing. To improve your handwriting, skip the keyboard. Like almost anything else in the world, the more you do it, the quicker you will see improvement.

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