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'Shorthand' tips for handwritten notes?
planetthoughtful | Nov 28 2005
Hi All, I'm wondering if anyone has any 'shorthand' tips they'd care to pass on for taking handwritten notes? I'm not looking to learn actual shorthand (I prefer to write with pens, and as I understand it to learn / use shorthand, you need to use pencils to indicate variable widths in line strokes), just curious about any abbreviations / symbols etc others might use to make the process of writing by hand a little easier. I ask because I have a permanent injury to my index finger, and while I like writing by hand, long writing sessions can become quite painful; so, any techniques that allow me to save the number of letters I'm writing would be helpful. Currently I use the following (some of which have been inspired by text messaging abbreviations), though I'd be happy to hear anyone else's suggestions for the same words / phrases): w/ = with Again, I'm also interested in any meaningful symbols you might use as well. Many thanks to anyone who replies! Much warmth, planetthoughtful 36 Comments
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 I think the PenAgain pen...Submitted by planetthoughtful on November 29, 2005 - 8:50pm.
Quote: I think the PenAgain pen might be easier on your injured index finger. The weight of your hand provides writing pressure and and your fingers stabilize the pen so you don't have to grip it tightly It's worth a try -- I haven't seen them available in Australia, but that doesn't mean they're not being carried by someone, or perhaps I can just accept the "it'll cost you 3 times the purchase price to ship it to your country" charges. From looking at it, I'm not sure the tip of my index finger would be able to meet the barrel of the pen, but I'm always happy to try something new. And thanks to all who've contributed to the thread so far! I'm trying to find a copy of "Notescript", mentioned by brownstudy, but again the only 2nd hand copies I've been able to locate online so far are in the US, with the same caveat as above re: ordering things from Australia. Please keep the suggestions coming! Much warmth, planetthoughtful » POSTED IN:
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