Penmanship Practice – April 2016
From the April 1949 issue of The Gregg Writer. Click here for a full view.
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.
From the April 1949 issue of The Gregg Writer. Click here for a full view.
From the March 1949 issue of The Gregg Writer. Click here for a full view.
There is a handy summary for the principles of joining in the appendix of Gregg Shorthand for the Electronic Office Series 90 Part 1 (pgs. 292-294). It’s nice to have them all in one place! In addition to Series 90, these principles apply to DJS, Centennial, and Notehand. Attachment: Principles of Joining.pdf
I’m having trouble seeing the difference between the e stroke and the small loop that represents ye (in Simplified). Am I right in believing “year” and “yesterday” begin with e, while “yes” and “yeast” begin with the ye loop? In yo- words like yacht, yoga, yolk (in the Simplified dictionary) the first stroke looks very…
From the February 1951 issue of Today’s Secretary. Click here for a full view.
I’m quite new to Gregg (still waiting on my book to arrive). How well does Gregg Simplified work on grid paper?
From the January 1931 issue of The Gregg Writer. Click here for a full view.
From the December 1950 issue of Today’s Secretary. Click here for a full view.
From the November 1950 issue of Today’s Secretary. Click here for a full view.
From the October 1936 issue of The Gregg Writer. Click here for a full view.