A very thorough article about the life of Steve Jobs and his influence.
I couldn’t think of a more fitting tribute for Steve Jobs than this. His influence and vision has shaped the last 20 years and his impact will live on indefinitely.
Another handwritten card in the card catalog at the Multnomah County Public Library in 2005. (by Lost Dutchman)
This is one samples from a selection of old handwritten library cards done is variations of Melvil Dewey’s “library hand” which I am now completely smitten with.
(via Penn History)
French Ruled Paper
I think French Séyès paper, the standard lined paper used by French students, is the perfect practice paper for improving penmanship. Gridded both vertically and horizontally and providing four narrow rules between each grid block provides space for ascenders, descenders and uppercase letterforms.
An assortment of sizes and formats of French-ruled notebooks from Clairefontaine are available through Writer’s Bloc web shop ranging in price from $2.85 to $13.50
(via Writer’s Bloc Blog)
Dewey Library Hand
Its no secret that in my other reality, I would have been a librarian. My love of books and ephemera knows no bounds so while I’ve been searching for handwriting techniques, its no surprise that I discovered Melvil Dewey’s Library Hand which has become my favorite style and the one to which I will aspire.
(via Outgoing)
Presidential Penmanship
After posting the image of President Obama and his noticably “hooked” writing position, I was curious to see what his handwriting actually looked like. Was it illegible, juvenile or awkward? Nope. Mr. Obama actually has quite an elegant, legible hand. This image is a letter he wrote in reply to one of the letters he received.
Note the beautifully embossed seal on the head of the note card.
(via Swiss Miss)