Why perfect handwriting like Princess Charlotte s will earn you parental bragging rights
Your child s cursive script could be key in getting entry to top schools - but there s one contentious issue
16 March 2021 • 11:35am
Princess Charlotte and Prince George arriving with her parents for her first day at Thomas s school in Battersea in 2019
If your darling child’s attempts to master French still sound like double Dutch, while their portraits are more Pollock than Picasso, there is a simpler solution to getting them ahead in time for the next round of entrance admissions. So simple, they won’t even need any special equipment, although who doesn’t love the excuse for some new stationery?
Another obvious advantage is the longevity of a mechanical pencil. Provided you’ve bought the refills in advance, you don’t need to think about replacing your pencil when it has reached the end of its life. There are some arguments to suggest that mechanical pencils are more environmentally friendly, though this should be taken with a pinch of salt. While mechanical pencils do have the advantage of being reusable, most are made of plastic which is not as sustainable as wood.
How much should I spend?
On the whole, not that much. A decent and reliable mechanical pencil such as the Uni Ball Kuru Toga will cost you £7, and if value for money is your concern, you can get a set of four Pentel P200 pencils for £17.