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Penmanship otherwise know as handwriting is defined as the art of writing with the hand and writing with an instrument. Handwriting styles existed based on the period when the writing was done and varied in script formats (see calligraphy). Our English has changed from formal to a somewhat slang version and is changing rapidly with the onset of Internet, email and instant messaging.
Have we lost the art of penmanship and writing on paper? Do people still write letters, or has email taken over for communication? For those that still do write and consider a quality piece of paper worth investing in to send their message, there are several choices available.
There are many crafters who make a decent living at creating 
their own papers for use with handmade cards and tags and some are great for writing on. Acid free paper has become a norm when doing scrapbooking; of course there are hundreds of thousands of different types of papers used in the printing industry.
If penmanship is something you delve in, be sure to take note of the handmade papers from Italy. The ancient duchy of Amalfi, Italy is one of the oldest and most renowned papermaking centers in Europe. Cartiera Amatruda has produced fine stationery since 1380. From that area, the tradition has been to watermark paper with cities’ coats-of-arms, and some religious and heraldic symbols.
Today’s Amalfi Paper is crafted using traditional methods originally created in the middle ages. Made of the finest cotton rag, each deckle-edged sheet is crafted with penmanship and calligraphic writing in mind. For those wishing to create a lasting piece of writing, or to incorporate penmanship into a memorable event, then the Amalfi papers are something worth looking at.
May 28th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Penmanship and Paper | Journals and Papers…
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May 28th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Penmanship and Paper | Journals and Papers…
When it comes to special occasion, what I usually buy as gifts are journals. And on this site, I can’t go wrong in getting the best that the market has to offer. This cool site understands quality and affordability when it comes to jo…
May 28th, 2008 at 3:27 am
Penmanship and Paper…
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June 27th, 2008 at 3:49 am
Penmanship and Paper | Journals and Papers…
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June 27th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Penmanship and Paper | Journals and Papers…
Journals seems like something professional and all, but in this site. I know you will have a different meaning to it. You now can enjoy everything about it and also the other paper products that this site offers….
October 1st, 2008 at 4:19 am
Penmanship and Paper | Journals and Papers…
Great site! Your notebook journals are perfect for my twin daughters, who will be turning sweet sixteen soon. I want to encourage them to write and keep a gratitude journal….