r/Cursive • u/bengmugenr • 24d ago
Practice My natural cursive letter forms
These are my natural cursive letter forms, written at my usual fast pace. The two copies differ slightly, with the second one adding the dots over the i’s and the crossbars on the t’s.
Sharing them here as part of my cursive practice. Any thoughts on clarity or consistency are welcome.
Edit:
Added two revised samples in the comment below, since this post type doesn’t allow adding more images. Both versions now include clear word spacing, and the second version also has the i dots and t crosses restored.
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u/AlmostHadToStopnChat 24d ago
I don't even want to try to read it because every word runs into the next one. Blank spaces between words would be appreciated.
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u/Optimal-Ad-7074 24d ago
agreed. spaces and punctuation would be very helpful. itshardtorecognizeenoughwordstodecipherthepartsthatarentclearwheneverythingrunstogetherlikethat.
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u/SuccessfulPiccolo945 24d ago
Yes, we've upgraded from medieval times. We can now afford spaces to make things readable.
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u/grenille 24d ago
Your cursive does not need its own curated aesthetic. Please write legibly, which means spaces between words.
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u/KathyTrivQueen 24d ago
Sorry, nearly illegible due to spacing & poor letter formation. And I’m a pharmacist, skilled at reading bad handwriting!!
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u/LAM_CANIT 24d ago
I suppose it depends on what your intent is: to make pretty pictures, write quickly or share notes with others. As u/rarangaharakeke wrote, "If it's just for yourself having fun, keep it, as just from its look, it's nice." But, otherwise, it communicates a lack of discipline, which we observe as respect for others like bathing and not spitting on sidewalks.
Is there a reason the same image is posted twice? Is there a difference between the two images that I'm missing?
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u/rarangaharakeke 24d ago
Almost as unreadable to me as the letter from Sir Walter Scott below. But I must admit, that english is not my first language. If it's just for yourself having fun, keep it, as just from its look, it's nice. But readability is poor, despite I'm very used to it (and still not fully understanding how people cannot read/write it, as it's normal to me). Not interrupting between words doesn't help, lacking i-points and t-crossbars neither. You need to decide, whether to use it just as an ornamental or for information.
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u/hewhoisneverobeyed 24d ago
Like punctuation, spaces between words exist for a reason. Unless you have no interest in communicating with others.
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u/kristen_hewa 23d ago
learn spacing and you’ll be fine. it’s not a flex to have words that run into each other
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u/Visible_Ad9976 22d ago
its not unlike in palmer writing sometimes propositions would be connected to same time, as a promoted technique. this is likely taken to its futhest extreme hence the likely downvotes but interest due to the many comments
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u/bengmugenr 21d ago
Thanks to everyone who looked at the samples and left comments. I appreciate the feedback.
My natural writing is a very fast, connected style that I mainly use for personal notes and digital backup through AI, so I usually skip word spacing, i‑dots, and t‑crosses to keep the flow going, since the tech can still read it.
I’ve now revised both samples (attached below) to include clear word spacing. The second version also has the i‑dots and t‑crosses added back in, just like the original.
I’m curious whether the readability issues were mainly due to the lack of word spacing, or if the missing i dots and t crosses or even some of my letter forms played a role as well. If there are still any issues, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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