How The Ballpoint Pen Killed Cursive
The ballpoint’s universal success has changed how most people experience ink. Its thicker ink was less likely to leak than that of its predecessors. For most purposes, this was a win—no more ink-stained shirts, no need for those stereotypically geeky pocket protectors. However, thicker ink also changes the physical experience of writing, not necessarily all for the better.
While I disagree with the premise, that cursive was killed by the ballpoint pen, I agree with some of the points made to support the argument such as the one above.
