Foundational Hand

Foundational Hand is a historical handwriting style used in the 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by its clear, balanced, and straightforward letterforms. It emerged from the later stages of Old Style scripts and served as a standard cursive form for writing on administrative and educational documents. The style features simple, rounded strokes, moderate slant, and a neat, legible appearance that balances speed and clarity. Foundational Hand influenced later handwriting scripts, including Spencerian and Palmer methods, and is appreciated today for its timeless elegance and functional beauty.