Backtrack-Free Cursive

4 hours ago

The author finds English cursive writing less enjoyable due to frequent backtracking needed for dots and crosses, unlike Russian cursive which rarely requires backtracking.
An analysis of Crime and Punishment shows English requires backtracking in 51% of words (0.68 per word), while Russian only needs it in 6.4% of words (0.066 per word).
To address this, the author designed a new cursive script based on SmithHand, modifying letters like x, t, i, and j to eliminate backtracking and improve flow.
Key modifications include drawing x as two mirrored c's, adding a loop to t for continuous strokes, and creating a fused loop-and-stem design for i and j.
The script has been used for months, making English writing as enjoyable as Russian, despite some inconsistencies in letter formation.

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