The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
Probably getting way ahead of myself but I wanted to compare the brief forms in Notehand with their equivalents in Simplified and Diamond Jubilee. Using the charts on the Angelfishy site as my source of info for the latter two systems. Likely to be some errors here so I would appreciate corrections. m for “am”:…
A little while ago, I had said I would share my impression of the DJS series of books. Now, my goal is not to offend any DJS fans. I am purely speaking of the physical materials themselves, NOT the DJS system of Gregg. Sitting on the library shelf, they are very cheerful as a set. A…
I wondered about the speed limitation of Notehand, and whether it is as bad as reputed to be. Although I’ve settled on Simplified for now, I still like to use the Notehand book for additional reading practice. Much better stuff than, “A girl doesn’t have to be a beauty to get ahead in business.” 🙂…
Hi, I was stuck in lesson 20 in the Simplified Manual. In the 2nd edition it is p88 #179 about a United Credit Bureau. I was going to ask for help with an outline I couldn’t decipher, last night or today. I read the sentence (second in para) as: Before the credit manager of a…
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I have received this book today. It is copyright 1940 by the Gregg Publishing Company Ltd (Gregg House, 51 Russell Square, London WC1) and was printed by Morrison and Gibb Ltd, (London and Edinburgh). It contains 122 numbered pages, preceded by a preface and ‘A Talk With The Beginner’. Inside the front cover of the…
I decided today that the shorthand in Notehand is easier to read than that in the Simplified manual. I was a little surprised to see that they were both produced by the same person, Charles Rader. The Notehand writing is larger and bolder. That in Simplified is finer and delicate in comparison. (To my eye,…
Due to it being my first learning book and now having a place in my heart (does that enter me into the club of Gregg geekdom?), I’m looking for an affordable Notehand book that isn’t in too poor of condition. Specifically, I’m interested in the first edition from 1960, which has those cute little 50s graphics for…
In Simplified, the phrase “of all” is written as o-o. These are both upright, and it looks similar to a longhand cursive w. This one surprises me because “all” by itself — as a brief form — is written as a o turned sideways. Is there a rule or principle that is hidden or overlooked…
Hi all, When doing my writing practice, I tend now to look at each outline and write it as I go. I find that the constant reference aids my confidence and ability to produce accurate outlines. (I do “write” rather than “draw.”) Both the Simplified and Notehand manuals say to read a convenient number of…