Thank you notes w/**** handwriting?

[Rugger]

I would like to send some thank you notes to former colleagues of mine....ideally I would write them by hand, unfortunately my writing looks like that of a a third grader, maybe fourth if I am focusing. Obviously the alternative is to have them typed/printed. Has anyone done this before? Dos? Donts? Any insight is appreciated.

 

[RSS]

I'm of the opinion that such a note MUST be by hand. And I'll be honest, I pay little to no attention to the writer's penmanship. It's what s/he says that counts.

 

[tweedydon]

I agree completely with RSS!

 

[Millerp]

Cursive writing is a lost art these days. Many schools don't even teach it.
It's rarely seen other than for signatures. If you are able to print neatly,
that would be appropriate.

 

[Cleav]

Should be hand written

black ink

and of course, content/sentiment is everything

 

[otc]

Someone suggested this book in another thread a long time ago: http://www.handwritingsuccess.com/write-now.php

I have been meaning to buy it and give it a try since my handwriting is pretty bad...

But despite how bad it is, I still handwrite notes like that.

 

[Joffrey]

The thought behind a thank you note is what matters. Who cares about the quality of your writing? If you're that insecure about it, perhaps write more slowly and carefully so its halfway respectable?

 

[1911]

I fight that battle all the time. Terrible penmanship, even when I take it slow and use a fine fountain pen.
Whether I type it out, or handwrite, I always use quality paper - Southworth Granite is my stationery of choice.

 

[Reggs]

I hate reading cursive. I'd type it and sign it with blue ink.

 

[bawlin]

https://hellobond.com/

 

[Gingahbman]

This is late, but OP, as long as it's legible, I'd write it by hand. I have nothing against printed notes, but they do lose some of the charm. Just go slower, and you'll be fine.

Either way, let us know how it went!

 

[ter1413]



I fight that battle all the time.  Terrible penmanship, even when I take it slow and use a fine fountain pen.
Whether I type it out, or handwrite, I always use quality paper - Southworth Granite is my stationery of choice.

A fine fountain pen doesn't guarantee good penmanship. Just sayin....

 

[1911]

A fine fountain pen doesn't guarantee good penmanship. Just sayin....

Indeed it doesn't but I find that it makes a nicer stroke on the paper. Plus, I simply enjoy the tactile experience of writing with it, which makes
me want to write a bit more carefully...

 

[Cleav]

quite right

 

[SartodiNapoli]

Don't forget paper with watermarks on it.