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If eyes are a mirror to your soul, then beautiful handwriting must be a window. It might sound funny, but our penmanship tells so much about us! A skilled professional might see through you only by looking at your lettering. Beautiful cursive handwriting can tell about your personality, state of mind, traumatic events, hand-eye coordination, and even bone structure that affects the way you hold the pen. The way you dot your Is and cross your Ts, how you write the lowercase and uppercase letters, and many other factors showcase your temperament and individuality. Also, incredibly neat handwriting might not mean that you are a perfectionist, but also that you might have an OCD or are a pedantic person.
Science and psychology aside, it is always very aesthetically pleasing to marvel at someone's nice handwriting, especially with the modern technology forcing us to type, rather than write, thus lessening our penmanship skills. To celebrate these rarely-seen marvels, we’ve put together this list of exceptional calligraphy showcasing beautiful handwriting fonts from the penmanshipporn subreddit. Which one is the most exquisite? Let us know in the comments.
Also, scroll down below to find out how to improve handwriting and learn about the 4Ps of beautiful penmanship.
Interested in improving your own handwriting? Check out these handwriting practice workbooks for adults.
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#1
Neat Handwriting
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#2
Tidy Handwriting
#3
Handwritten Text
What Makes Your Handwriting Beautiful?
Beautiful handwriting blends several key elements and looks oddly satisfying. Firstly, it should be legible. The words must be clear and easy to decipher. This ensures effective communication. Good penmanship has a pleasing rhythm and flow. With regular handwriting practice, you’ll be able to develop consistency in letter size, spacing, and slant.
Don’t try to copy beautiful handwriting fonts. Every writing style has its own personal touches, such as stylish flourishes or unique letterforms. Your writing too is an extension of your personality. So, keep on practicing patiently. With effort and consistency, you’ll be able to develop nice handwriting!
#4
Beautiful Handwriting
Psotny Puk 8 years ago
I am happy by just looking at this. And reading this makes me excited. :D
#5
Cute Handwriting
Tiny Dynamine 8 years ago
Damn these humans and their imperfections. Blitz the lot of them.
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StuckOnAName 4 years ago
everyone knows that one girl who has handwriting like this and spells everything wrong.
Alayna Frankenberry 5 years ago
I think I'm the most jealous of this one! Reminds me of some of the handwriting styles here: https://simplywritten.com
Aegon VI Targaryen 8 years ago
damn i remember this from a-level chemistry :P great penmanship though.
Elizabeth Rockefeller 8 years ago
That handwriting makes chemistry interesting and i never thought that to be possible.
Eleni Ansley 8 years ago
Surely no one really writes like this? Something else, eg. productivity, would have to give for sure.
Judith Katz 7 years ago
I'm 99% sure this is one of my pupils. If so, she can write like this and turn in the most incredible amount of work. She's a lovely person as well!
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Gary Geracci 8 months ago
My Teachers in regular class would call that Hand Lettering not Handwriting! Handwriting to me has always flowing gentle Cursive !
urmi 1 year ago
Star topology: All devices are connected to a central hub or switch, forming a star-shaped pattern. Bus topology: All devices are connected in a linear manner along a single communication path, forming a bus-like structure. Ring topology: Devices are connected in a closed loop, with each device connected to its adjacent devices, forming a ring-shaped structure. Mesh topology: Each device is connected to every other device in the network, forming a mesh-like structure.
Yohana Ayala-Rodriguez 3 years ago
this is the exact handwriting i was looking for absolutely stunning!
Lifeisbeatiful 365 4 years ago
I would love to be able to write like this consistently, the thing is my handwriting looks like this for a few lines but quickly gets very messy and I switch to a joined up scrawly handwriting.
Павлік Бродовській 4 years ago
Доброго дня! Завдання з громадянської освіти: опрацювати тему 7 ст. 152 (конспект); написати есе на тему: "Як подолати корупцію в Україні?"
Dre Mosley 6 years ago
My handwriting was once close to being this good up until sometime in my 20's, but. . .thanks to typing everything these days, my handwriting has suffered. Nowhere close to this now.
Surya Dwivedi 6 years ago
please give me this project data, thanks in advance and texts are more than awesome
Eileen Schwab 6 years ago
Oh lordy- I wish I could write like that. Not that I'd always do it, I have my own weird handwriting, but WOW!
James Ritchie 6 years ago
No one writes like that because of wishing. They write like that because of hard work. Only five states now make children learn cursive, and they wonder why we're one of the most uneducated first world nations on earth.
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Mayank Singhal 7 years ago
What is the name of handwriting? I want to learn this and adopt it. Plz tell me the name of it.
Sally Matthews 7 years ago
I would love to write as tidy as this. Even the spaces between the words are good.
#6
This Is Real Penmanship!
Is Good Handwriting a Skill or an Ability?
Good handwriting is definitely a skill that can be mastered. Some individuals are gifted with beautiful handwriting due to their fine motor skills. However, anyone can enhance their penmanship with handwriting practice and dedication. It’s not an inborn ability like artistic talent or perfect pitch. Instead, beautiful cursive handwriting can be cultivated through repetitive practice and proper guidance.
If you are looking for tips on how to improve handwriting, then start by focusing on the fundamental techniques, such as letter formation, spacing, and consistency. Practice every day for 30 minutes, and within a month, you’ll start to notice a huge improvement.
#7
Perfect Whiteboard
#8
Perfect Example Of Calligraphy
#9
Homeless Man Handwritten Sign
Are People With Good Handwriting Considered Smart?
Did you know the famous author Agatha Christie struggled with dysgraphia? It’s a condition that makes writing and spelling quite difficult. However, that never stopped her from penning the famous cases of the legendary detective Hercule Poirot!
This shows that handwriting and intelligence are not directly related. Your penmanship (or the lack of it) doesn’t necessarily reflect your intellectual capabilities. When it comes to writing, some people prioritize functionality over aesthetics.
A person with beautiful cursive handwriting is likely blessed with a good bone structure. This impacts how one holds a pen. Also, people with better hand-eye coordination and an ability to copy beautiful handwriting fonts also have naturally better writing. A person’s handwriting also changes over time with age.
#10
This Is Real Penmanship!
Sue Robertson 8 years ago
Good hand writing can definitely be an ART FORM... I hate watching it disappear.....
#11
Handwritten On The Snow
#12
Sidewalk With Handwritten Sign
How Can I Make My Handwriting Better?
Looking for tips on how to improve handwriting? It needs patience and practice. First, analyze your current style and identify areas that need improvement. Are your letters consistent and legible? Regularly practice basic letterforms and focus on maintaining a consistent size, slant, and spacing. Experiment with different pencils and notebooks to find what suits you best.
An important tip is to slow down while writing to maintain control and precision. Write mindfully, and you’ll have nice handwriting in no time!
#13
Minimalist Writing
#14
Perfect Example Of Non-English Calligraphy
#15
Single Page Compact Writing
What Are The 4 Ps of Nice Handwriting?
These are the 4 Ps of penmanship:
- Position: Align your hand and paper properly. Make sure to sit up straight and position your notebook at a comfortable angle.
- Posture: You need good posture for better control over your writing. Relax your body but keep your back straight. Avoid hunching over the notebook.
- Pressure: Control the pressure applied to your pen. Too much pressure can lead to hand fatigue. Whereas too little pressure results in illegible writing.
- Practice: Regular practice is important for improving handwriting.
#16
Left Handed Handwriting
#17
Beautiful Handwriting
#18
Beautiful Handwriting
Jeanne Deaux 8 years ago
Those drawings!!!! So perfect! Oh yeah, the writing is great too. But seriously, the drawings?!? Even thought of the shadows to make it look more 3D. This is... wow!
#19
Beautiful Handwriting
Anushka Kc 8 years ago
This gave me chills. More so because it's written in a math copy and it's all the more beautiful.
#20
Beautiful Handwriting
Sandra Taylor 6 years ago
my lovely dad used to win prizes for his handwriting, it really was art, just beautiful
#21
Beautiful Handwriting
#22
Beautiful Handwriting
Psotny Puk 8 years ago
This is the material to my exam, now this is f*****g crazy, I feel like I am blessed today. Not because I don't have my own notes. Because those comfort me. Perfection. <3
#23
Beautiful Handwriting
#24
Beautiful Handwriting
#25
Beautiful Handwriting
#26
Beautiful Handwriting
Agnes Auxiliatrix 8 years ago
The font is beautiful, but I'm more impressed by that very realistic portrait *o*
#27
Beautiful Handwriting
#28
Beautiful Handwriting
#29
Beautiful Handwriting
#30
Beautiful Handwriting
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What do you think ?
Barbara Berg 8 years ago
Why is most of these not in fonts?? I LOVE THEM! Ok I know most I do have in fonts but there are that is not in font. The homeless dad should be given a job with his work. it's awesome.
Ann Ros'a 8 years ago
Most are, there are thousands of fonts, for the computer.
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Ann Dominici 6 years ago
Sorry, but I didn't consider the majority of the examples hand"writing". Most of them would have been considered printing or caligraphy when I was in school. (You know, the Dark Ages.) I think it is sad cursive is no longer being taught in schools. My own granddaughter has trouble reading my cursive letters and I've always been told my hand writing is beautiful script. Everything changes but sometimes not for the better.
Tami Schloemer 6 years ago
I hear you loud and clear, it is a dying art. I would love to see it come back into schools again, to enforce it. However, "this stuff can be used as parents secret weapon of defense and they would not understand it!" lol
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Annabelle Cho 5 years ago (edited)
I thought my handwriting was good, but after this...............
Tracy Baparam 8 years ago
I can never write in a straight line if there are no lines on the paper, plus my handwriting is atrocious.
Katinka Min 8 years ago
Man, I remember how I tried until grade 8 or 9 to change my hideous scrawl into something nicer. All I managed was to eventually write faster. :-/
Harleen Kaur 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the world to submit their entries online on our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year on our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards the gamification approach, other activities are coming soon. https://studentsfactory.co/iwrite https://studentsfactory.co
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
How about this for extraordinary handwriting.... Bayarlalaa...c0f143.jpg 
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
More than any other question, people ask me about the value and future of cursive. My answer(s) are at https://www.endangeredalphabets.com/2021/01/23/for-handwriting-day-an-essay-on-cursive-writing/
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
More than any other question, people ask me about the value and future of cursive. See my answer(s) at https://www.endangeredalphabets.com/2021/01/23/for-handwriting-day-an-essay-on-cursive-writing/.
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
More than any other question, people ask me about the value and future of cursive. Here's my answer(s). https://www.endangeredalphabets.com/2021/01/23/for-handwriting-day-an-essay-on-cursive-writing/
M. M.K 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon.
anusha sohaib 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon.
Dalal As 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon.
Maureen ONeill 6 years ago
I'm a little more concerned about the father & daughter that are homeless & did they get the help they needed?
Tami Schloemer 6 years ago
Number 2: if you look at it from 3 feet away and squint your eyes, there are some things in there that could be educational for newly weds. Kama Sutra ....and Number 4: This is how I write, I base my artistic abilities on my mood, and..."I would bet this person who wrote this is probably a lot like me."
Clark H Smith 6 years ago
One of the best lines from the old Odd Couple show. Oscar is foreman of a jury and Felix is a juror. Oscar starts to read the verdict written on paper by jurors. He pauses... "Who typed theirs?" Felix, "I print very neatly."
Pradeep Puranik 7 years ago
Why make such a fuss about writing these days? Just type in your preferred font and be done with it.
Mhd Bashir 7 years ago
Can anybody help me to improve my handwriting plzzz .....my handwriting is very poor .....plzzz help ...
Noor Sotejo 7 years ago
TCHHHH I feel like i wanna open youtube and freaking search "how to improve your handwriting" damnnn bruh
Victoria Williams 7 years ago
Don't worry they say people who have messier hand writing are geniuses .. so I'm covered
Rachel Watkins 8 years ago
A) I just had the most satisfying orgasm I' ve had in some time. B) I need to practice my handwriting. C) I feel totally useless now with my scrawly cursive-meets-print hybrid. F**k me. Respect to all of you folks.
Kathy Black 8 years ago
How Electrifying!! Very Stimulating & to the point I need to write my best friend of 61 yrs a Letter! Great article, thanks kathy black
Robyn Scott 8 years ago
Can't help but think most of these writers would not be fun at parties........
Viktória Hamza 8 years ago
S**t...I might be a UFO but these handwritings freak me out! They really look like something done by a machine....and it doesn't mean anything good to me.... :)
Barbara Berg 8 years ago
Why is most of these not in fonts?? I LOVE THEM! Ok I know most I do have in fonts but there are that is not in font. The homeless dad should be given a job with his work. it's awesome.
Ann Ros'a 8 years ago
Most are, there are thousands of fonts, for the computer.
Load More Replies... Ann Dominici 6 years ago
Sorry, but I didn't consider the majority of the examples hand"writing". Most of them would have been considered printing or caligraphy when I was in school. (You know, the Dark Ages.) I think it is sad cursive is no longer being taught in schools. My own granddaughter has trouble reading my cursive letters and I've always been told my hand writing is beautiful script. Everything changes but sometimes not for the better.
Tami Schloemer 6 years ago
I hear you loud and clear, it is a dying art. I would love to see it come back into schools again, to enforce it. However, "this stuff can be used as parents secret weapon of defense and they would not understand it!" lol
Load More Replies... Annabelle Cho 5 years ago (edited)
I thought my handwriting was good, but after this...............
Tracy Baparam 8 years ago
I can never write in a straight line if there are no lines on the paper, plus my handwriting is atrocious.
Katinka Min 8 years ago
Man, I remember how I tried until grade 8 or 9 to change my hideous scrawl into something nicer. All I managed was to eventually write faster. :-/
Harleen Kaur 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the world to submit their entries online on our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year on our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards the gamification approach, other activities are coming soon. https://studentsfactory.co/iwrite https://studentsfactory.co
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
How about this for extraordinary handwriting.... Bayarlalaa...c0f143.jpg
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
More than any other question, people ask me about the value and future of cursive. My answer(s) are at https://www.endangeredalphabets.com/2021/01/23/for-handwriting-day-an-essay-on-cursive-writing/
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
More than any other question, people ask me about the value and future of cursive. See my answer(s) at https://www.endangeredalphabets.com/2021/01/23/for-handwriting-day-an-essay-on-cursive-writing/.
Tim Brookes 3 years ago
More than any other question, people ask me about the value and future of cursive. Here's my answer(s). https://www.endangeredalphabets.com/2021/01/23/for-handwriting-day-an-essay-on-cursive-writing/
M. M.K 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon.
anusha sohaib 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon.
Dalal As 3 years ago
iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE | Students Factory iWRITE is the International Handwriting Competition in two Languages, English & Arabic. Competition is classified into two categories; School and General Category. It is freely open to all from anywhere in the World to submit their entries online in our website. Participants are requested to write the same quote published by us every year in our website. iWRITE is the first step Students Factory takes towards gamification approach, other activities are coming soon.
Maureen ONeill 6 years ago
I'm a little more concerned about the father & daughter that are homeless & did they get the help they needed?
Tami Schloemer 6 years ago
Number 2: if you look at it from 3 feet away and squint your eyes, there are some things in there that could be educational for newly weds. Kama Sutra ....and Number 4: This is how I write, I base my artistic abilities on my mood, and..."I would bet this person who wrote this is probably a lot like me."
Clark H Smith 6 years ago
One of the best lines from the old Odd Couple show. Oscar is foreman of a jury and Felix is a juror. Oscar starts to read the verdict written on paper by jurors. He pauses... "Who typed theirs?" Felix, "I print very neatly."
Pradeep Puranik 7 years ago
Why make such a fuss about writing these days? Just type in your preferred font and be done with it.
Mhd Bashir 7 years ago
Can anybody help me to improve my handwriting plzzz .....my handwriting is very poor .....plzzz help ...
Noor Sotejo 7 years ago
TCHHHH I feel like i wanna open youtube and freaking search "how to improve your handwriting" damnnn bruh
Victoria Williams 7 years ago
Don't worry they say people who have messier hand writing are geniuses .. so I'm covered
Rachel Watkins 8 years ago
A) I just had the most satisfying orgasm I' ve had in some time. B) I need to practice my handwriting. C) I feel totally useless now with my scrawly cursive-meets-print hybrid. F**k me. Respect to all of you folks.
Kathy Black 8 years ago
How Electrifying!! Very Stimulating & to the point I need to write my best friend of 61 yrs a Letter! Great article, thanks kathy black
Robyn Scott 8 years ago
Can't help but think most of these writers would not be fun at parties........
Viktória Hamza 8 years ago
S**t...I might be a UFO but these handwritings freak me out! They really look like something done by a machine....and it doesn't mean anything good to me.... :)
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