If you don’t know how to write in cursive, take heart: it’s not difficult to learn! In this blog post, you’ll find a free printable exemplar that will teach you letterforms, connections, and a few simple cursive rules.
In the US, teaching cursive to students is a hot topic. Do we dedicate our tax dollars to teaching an arguably impractical skill, or do we honor tradition and keep cursive writing alive? The different sides taken in this debate are starting to show in my inbox as teenage calligraphy learners — who were never taught how to write in cursive — ask whether not knowing cursive will affect their ability to learn dip pen calligraphy.
The answer? Well, it probably does affect your learning ability, yes. It’s certainly helpful to know how letters connect to each other in regular cursive before you decide to tackle dip pen calligraphy styles. If you don’t know how to write in cursive, though, that news shouldn’t make you give up your goals! Instead, try learning cursive first.
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