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Rediscovering the Lost Art of Penmanship

As the world becomes increasingly digitally based, many of our pen skills are falling into disuse. Many see computers as far outshining the power of the pen. However, penmanship carries with it its own distinct advantages that everyone should be keen to embrace and uphold.

A Loss of the Digital Age

There was a time when everyone took pride in their penmanship, taking care in their distinctive scrawl and using it for everything from letters to essays. Unfortunately, technology has almost removed the need for pens and for handwriting. Today almost everything is digitalised, with people living for the large part in a virtual world, where the tap of a keyboard is far more common than picking up a pen. In the process, where once there was a booming market in stationary, digital gadgets now rule the roost.

The Power of the Pen

People may have slowly replaced their pen and paper with programmes, but this in no way renders pens obsolete. Beyond just being used to scrawl down the occasional note or a quick list for the upcoming supermarket shop, pens allow an opportunity for distinct personal expression. A quality pen, such as Sheaffer fountain pens, can restore pride in any handwriting task. They add an individual touch to any well wishes, can help to unleash inhibitions and creativity and, for those unfamiliar with regular computer use, get it all written down a great deal faster and exactly when you need to write it down. All advantages to outshine a computer’s capacities!

Creativity at your Fingertips

Undoubtedly, wonders can be achieved at the helm of a keyboard as computer technology becomes more interactive, defined and developed. Computer fonts and graphics have progressed to the point where creativity can be easily expressed by any individual. Nevertheless, the bulk of creative work can still be seen to lie in the deft hands and fingers of individuals who are able to use everything from Sheaffer fountain pens and ink to painting techniques to express their thoughts.

Sketching, designing, brainstorming and, of course, writing can all be seen as best served by paper and pen. Penmanship in particular is a skill and an art that should continue to be upheld in an ever digitalised world. It may seem a basic skill, but handwriting is as unique as a fingerprint. It expresses a person’s character and their abilities and, many believe, it promotes imagination and thought in a way that typing cannot equal.

A Quality Investment

When it comes to producing quality work, why not also make an investment in a quality pen? Pens need not be cheap, disposable ballpoints. Using a special pen promotes an attachment to it and gives a sense of quality and panache to any task you apply its nib to, helping to fuel your creativity in the process.

In the pen versus computer argument there are undeniable positives to be found on both sides. As the world increasingly shifts towards a digitalised society, it is important that we continue to uphold the skills of penmanship. With both practical and creative advantages to be taken from it, it is well worth taking time to appreciate all that can be achieved with the simple pen!

Cathy Clark contributes on a regular basis to a range of writing websites and blogs. A lover of the written word, she aims to encourage others to write, whether this is by picking up Sheaffer fountain pens or taking to the computer keys.

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