Editing Quikscript (section)

==== Half-letters ====
Senior Quikscript also introduces the concept of half-letters. Read recognized that the top half of several tall letters and the bottom half of several deep letters are sufficient to clearly distinguish them. Therefore, the portion of the vertical shafts of those letters which lies between the base line and upper parallel can be discarded with no effect to legibility. Half-letters increase the number of letters which can be conjoined, yielding several benefits:
# The alphabet's appearance becomes more cursive and fluid, which is [[Aesthetics|aesthetically]] appealing.
# Handwriting is more efficient because fewer pen-lifts are required.
# Word-shapes are more variable and distinct, which improves [[word recognition]] and increases the average [[Reading#Reading rate|reading speed]].