AW: [sw-l] SignWriting Handwriting and Shorthand

[Stefan Woehrmann]

Hi Val, Sandy and list members,

You know that I am experimenting with handwriting a lot. Some symbols are
difficult to write by hand - so I look forward to compare these in
handwritten form to  other products of other scribes  - it is not a matter
of speed - (smile) more a question of clear structure (Gestalt) so that the
students and me learn to move their hands -

First grade students are not annoyed, frustrated or astonished to "outline"
a given "letter" in all different seizes, colors, ...

I can imagine to develop something like that for SW- handwriting. As soon as
the hand and brain knows the way it will speed up - no problem. But in
before a clear concept is needed.

I am on my way to work on a "handwriting- concept for SW" - so any support
is most welcome - as YOU know.

Stefan ;-)


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Von: owner-sw-l at majordomo.valenciacc.edu
[mailto:owner-sw-l at majordomo.valenciacc.edu]Im Auftrag von Sandy Fleming
Gesendet: Sonntag, 17. Oktober 2004 12:57
An: sw-l at majordomo.valenciacc.edu
Betreff: RE: [sw-l] SignWriting Handwriting and Shorthand

Hi Val!

> love the Handwriting so...Isn't that ironic? I remember long ago you

Yes. In fact I like to work away from the computer, at least when being
creative. Even in English or Scots I often write stories out by hand and
then go and type them into Word. When programming in work I often write a
new subroutine by hand first before programming it in. It's physically
slower, but then again there are some things that don't need to be done
twice if you take your time in the first place!

> Meanwhile, Sandy, I could scan in the old Shorthand manual from the
> 1980's and post it as a PDF document if you want, but you will find
> that it is not really a Handwriting, but more abstract for speed...and
> although it is an historic document, and interesting to read, you may
> find that it is not entirely useful for you...

That would be great, if you can.

> But after reading the old manual, Sandy, you could blend it into your
> Handwriting...then maybe the three of us...you, me and Karen...could
> work together to bring out a more modern manual for SignWriting
> Handwriting, with input from others, in 2005...Would that be Christmas
> Day enough? smile...

Yes, I'd like to do that - whether my input would be any use is another
question!

Sandy
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