Judy: Part II, f.

1). To make my writing darker and more legible than with a normal pen, I use a felt tip pen such as the Flair by Paper-mate.
2). A regular desk blotter with gummed photo holders arranged at varying intervals, forms a very simple holder to make writing on small pieces of paper, such as checks or envelopes, a little less difficult. I find it sufficient to secure only the top two corners of the envelope, etc. while writing.
3). A book of crossword puzzles used as a warm-up exercise before printing or writing something important, is a handy and painless way of getting the proper muscles co-ordinated.