And, since every child needs to learn the alphabet as the first step to reading, writing, and vocabulary, we’re giving you ...

Recent research illustrates how writing by hand engages the brain in learning. And in an interesting twist, new technology is starting to reinvigorate this age-old practice.

French pen maker BIC analysed 868,227 characters from 111 countries to create an average typeface alphabet. It can be explored by gender, age and country (pictured).