Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🖊️

In a world of keyboards and screens, there’s still something powerful about putting pen to paper. Handwriting helps improve memory, boosts creativity, supports learning, and even strengthens cognitive function.

Whether you’re jotting down ideas, writing a note, or journaling your thoughts, every handwritten word engages the brain in ways typing simply can’t.

So today, grab your favorite pen and write something meaningful. ✍️

In honor of National Safety Month some exciting news regarding our PMA Certification program: WIMA is excited to announce that its PMA Certification Program just completed random sampling and testing managed by Intrinsik (www.Intrinsik.com) and passed with flying colors. The sampling was conducted pursuant to 16 CFR Part 1500.14(b)(8), Appendix A. WIMA conducts random sampling and testing on an annual basis.

This Memorial Day, remember the words they left behind. 📝

Before texts and emails, handwritten letters carried the raw, unfiltered voices of service members—messages of love, fear, and hope sent from the front lines.
A powerful project, “Letters From The Front,” brings those real letters to life through music, preserving stories that still resonate today.

Sometimes the most meaningful messages aren’t typed—they’re written from the heart. 🇺🇸✍️

Soldiers' wartime letters to loved ones find new voice set to music in "Letters From The Front" Some musical artists are taking a step back into the past, preserving wartime letters soldiers wrote to loved ones for a recording project in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.

In a world of quick texts, handwritten letters are making a quiet comeback. 💌

This article explores how putting pen to paper can create deeper, more meaningful connections.

When was the last time you wrote a letter? 🤔

The Case for Handwritten Letters You don’t need perfect penmanship. Here are a few ways to build the habit.

In today’s screen-heavy world, picking up a pen still matters. ✏️

This PIX11 feature highlights how handwriting plays a key role in student development—from boosting memory 🧠 and reading skills to helping kids better process and express ideas. Research shows writing by hand engages the brain in ways typing simply can’t.

Sometimes, the simplest tools make the biggest impact. 👏

Pick up a pen! How handwriting helps student development NEW YORK (PIX11) — We may be living in a digital age, but cursive is making a comeback. In fact, more than 25 states are now requiring or encouraging it in classrooms as educators say it play…

This Mother’s Day, skip the stress of finding the “perfect” gift... 💐

The most meaningful thing you can give a mom isn’t something you buy—it’s something you write. A handwritten note, filled with your own words, memories, and gratitude, becomes something she’ll hold onto forever.

Sometimes, the simplest gestures mean the most.

Have you written yours yet? 💌

44 Mother’s Day Writing Prompts | Imagine Forest We all love our moms! To show our love and appreciation, here are 44 Mother's Day writing prompts that celebrate moms everywhere!

Happy National Teacher Day to the incredible educators who shape minds, spark curiosity, and leave a lasting mark far beyond the classroom. 🍎✏️

In a world full of screens and shortcuts, let’s take a moment to appreciate the timeless power of handwriting—a skill teachers patiently nurture every day. From a child’s first wobbly letters to confident cursive, handwriting builds focus, creativity, and personal expression in ways typing simply can’t replace.

Today is a great opportunity to share your appreciation with your teachers with an inspiring HANDWRITTEN message. Here are a few for inspiration. 💛

Make Your Teacher’s Day With These Sweet 'Thank You' Messages Because behind every success is a teacher who cared. 📚

The White House announced in mid-March that they were withdrawing the nomination of William Hewes III, of Mississippi, to be a Commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Hewes' nomination had been sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026.

CPSC continues to operate with one Commissioner, Acting Chair Peter Feldman, who has maintained the CPSC at a very active level.

There is another pending nomination, that of Karen Diebel Sessions to be a Republican Commissioner on the CPSC. To date, no Senate Commerce hearing has been set to consider the Sessions nomination.

🌍✍️ This Earth Day, go back to basics.

In a fast, digital world, something as simple as putting pen to paper can reconnect us—not just to our thoughts, but to the planet. Writing by hand encourages mindfulness, reduces screen time, and reminds us to slow down and be present. ✨

Whether it’s journaling outside, 📝 writing a note to someone you care about, or sketching what you see in nature, small moments like these can deepen our appreciation for the world around us.

This Earth Day, try unplugging for a bit… and let your handwriting do the talking. 🔌🌱

How are you celebrating Earth Day this year?

Your handwriting… as a font? ✍️🤖

A new wave of AI tools is making it possible to turn your own handwriting into a custom digital font—no design experience required. Using Claude, you can simply write out the alphabet, scan it, and let AI transform those letters into a usable typeface you can install and use anywhere.

What used to require specialized software and technical skills is now becoming accessible to anyone—opening the door for more personalized branding, creative projects, and self-expression.

It’s not perfect (yet), but it’s another example of how AI is quickly blurring the line between tech and creativity. Read more here 👇👇👇

How to Use Claude to Turn Your Handwriting Into a Custom Font Your chicken scratch rendered as a usable font. Sure, why not.