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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.
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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 thenibsection@gmail.com
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.
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