Playwrite is a typeface engine specifically designed to create cursive fonts for primary school education. This focus stems from the history of vertical cursive models, which emerged in the 19th century as simplified versions of Roundhand and Spencerian styles. While these upright cursive forms were short-lived in northern Europe and Anglo-American countries, they found lasting popularity in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France, eventually spreading to former colonies like Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile. Notably, Brazil adopted this vertical cursive, replacing prevalent handwriting models like Palmer and commercial roundhand.
This distinctive style is characterized by its vertical and continuous cursive flow, featuring medium-length extenders, rounded letterforms, and a gentle curve speed. Capital letters are primarily cursive, designed for seamless connection to lowercase letters. A uniquely shaped 'Q' stands out. Many lowercase letters start with curved entry strokes. The letter 'q' includes a crossbar, 'f' has a mirrored bottom loop, and 'z' is distinguished by a round shape with a looped descender.
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Playwrite BR
Playwrite Brasil
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Educational Vertical cursive models first appeared in the 19th century in France, England and USA as simplified forms of their predecessors, Roundhand and Spencerian styles, respectively. The upright cursive writing did not enjoy a long period of popularity in northern European and Anglo-American countries. It was, however, widely adopted in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France, where it is still used. From these countries, it travelled to erstwhile colonies such as Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, among others. In Brazil, this resulted in the replacement of the then-popular models of handwriting, such as Palmer from the US and commercial roundhand script from England, with the vertical cursive approach.
Playwrite Brasil characteristics
This style features a vertical continuous cursive with medium-length extenders, round letters, and a slow curve speed. The capital letters are predominantly cursive, with many designed to connect seamlessly to the following lowercase letters. 'Q' is notably distinctive in shape. Many lowercase letters begin with curved entry strokes. The letter 'q' includes a crossbar, 'f' features a mirrored bottom loop, and 'z' is characterized by a round form with a looped descender.
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