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cortesoftyesterday at 9:18 PM2 repliesview on HN

I hate handwriting with a passion. I have my whole life. I have horrible handwriting and my hand gets sore 5 seconds after I start writing.

I am sure it is because I don't hold my pen/pencil correctly, but I think after 43 years I am not going to suddenly fix that.


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syntheticnaturetoday at 12:10 AM

You sound likely to have dysgraphia, based on the fact I have all the same aspects and a dysgraphia diagnosis.

NathanielKyesterday at 10:36 PM

I am similar. If I physically write a couple times a week, my hand adapts though. It's a skill like any other.

Fountain pens are nice too since you don't need any pressure.

My writing looks a lot better if I just force myself to slow down and be deliberate, but honestly it's a constant battle. I'd definitely benefit from practicing penmanship on it's own.

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