I learned handwriting under the tutelage of a very stern French teacher. She seemed to genuinely enjoy inflicting The Ruler™ on that back of even a slightly exu

I learned handwriting under the tutelage of a very stern French teacher. She seemed to genuinely enjoy inflicting The Ruler™ on that back of even a slightly exuberant student's knuckles. It was not a fun experience, although I do think that barred 7's make for better legibility, so it wasn't all for naught!