Glossary
A crisper stub — more contrast, more discipline.
A cursive italic sits between stub and formal italic: corners sharp enough for real thick/thin drama, relieved just enough to survive everyday cursive without catching.
It rewards a consistent nib angle and a lighter hand; in exchange your ordinary handwriting starts to look deliberately designed.
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