Playwrite addresses the lack of standardized cursive writing resources in primary education following the 1992 educational reform. While cursive writing is widely taught, the materials used are often chosen independently by schools or teachers, leading to a reliance on commercially produced resources or teacher-created materials. Playwrite allows the creation of cursive fonts, typically inspired by North American penmanship models like Palmer or Zaner-Bloser, reflecting the styles familiar to educators. These fonts often feature slanted, continuous cursive with complex uppercase letters and lowercase letters with medium-length extenders and decorative elements like knots and loops. The design emphasizes the slow, deliberate execution characteristic of this ornate handwriting style.
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Playwrite MX
Playwrite México
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Since the 1992 educational reform, the curricula for primary education no longer provides details about handwriting instruction or specifies writing models. Moreover, it grants teachers the freedom to choose teaching methods for the instruction of reading and writing during the earliest stages. However, nearly all private schools and most public ones teach cursive writing — either alongside or sequentially — with print letters. But the resources they use for teaching cursive writing are privately acquired from publishing houses or created by teachers themselves.
In this context, local type designers have been commissioned to create typefaces that match the styles familiar to teachers. These typefaces are usually similar to North American penmanship models, more likely, a derivative from the National Commission of Free Textbooks workbooks dating back to the 1960s.
Playwrite México Characteristics
This slanted continuous cursive closely mirrors North American models such as Palmer or Zaner-Bloser. The uppercase letters are cursive and include some complex shapes, notably in 'F', 'I', and 'G'. The lowercase letters feature medium-length extenders, with 'f' and 'q' displaying mirrored descender loops that add intricacy. The letter 'z' is designed with a curved top, while 'b', 'v', and 'w' incorporate knots, contributing to the overall ornate style. The construction of the letters is characterized by a slow and complex execution, emphasizing the deliberate and decorative nature of this handwriting style.
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