Ink obsession and a love for handwriting


A selection of pens being displayed at Francesco Alfarano’s booth at the London Autumn Pen Show in London. — ©2024 The New York Times Company

WHEN was the last time you wrote a letter by hand?

In an age where typing on gadgets has largely replaced writing, the art of handwriting is at risk of becoming an extinct skill.

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