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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/48114
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Currently I am 22 years old. I have a very bad handwriting. Also, I kinda feel I write slow when compared to other students of my age.

Back in 10th grade, I was so slow that I was unable to finish my exam within the stipulated time despite knowing the answers. I was able to complete writing only for around 90% of the total marks in some exams. I ended up getting bad grades not because I didn't study but because I was unable to complete all the questions due to lack of time.

My writing speed increased however the legibility remained the same. Also, when I try to write fast in exams, I get pain in my arms and sometimes fingers too after an hour or two which in turn reduces my speed.

I tried to calculate my writing speed. I wrote the following in 2 minutes. [![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/b3xk3.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/b3xk3.jpg)

[![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/IN7Ky.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/IN7Ky.jpg)

1st image corresponds to my fastest writing. I wrote 288 characters in 2 minutes, which means the speed of my fastest writing is **144 characters per minute**.

2nd image corresponds to my neatest writing. I wrote 112 characters in 2 minutes, which means the speed of my neatest writing is **56 characters per minute**.

I have a few questions:

1. Is my handwriting speed slower than normal?

2. If it is slow, is there a way to improve the legibility of my fastest handwriting so that I can write faster?

Original score: 3