I subscribe to Daily Writing Tips, and there's always something to learn, everyday...
This one hit me hard, because I remember there was a time when I used to pride myself on writing letters and notes - used to make my letter paper attractive depending on who I was writing to. When my brother was in hostel (AFMC) I used to dip the paws of my dog, Sultan, in ink and send it to him, and I remember his telling me how his friends used to rib him saying 'not only do your parents and sister write to you, but your dog does too!' There were letter papers on which I used to stick dried flowers and leaves, and to some there would be a small drawing in glitter pen or colored felt pens...There was always something to make letter paper attractive and personal. Then I discovered handmade paper which could be personalized too, and I remember my mother getting a letter pad with each sheet dipped in colored ink - there were swirls of colors on each paper forming their own designs...fabulous.
There were also writing instruments that one would collect to use on different paper...the thick-nibbed fountain pen, the dip pen or holder pen,the quill, the calligraphy pen, the felt-tip pen, the rollerball pen, and the different kinds of ballpoint pens...
With email and msging, the handwritten note has all but disappeared. Strangely, beautiful letter paper and small writing cards with exquisite designs are now available in stationery stores.
I was so happy to read this post and want to share it with you. It's at http://www.dailywritingtips.com/the-handwritten-note/
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