I don’t know why, but I have always loved a handwritten sign – the unique nature of someone’s handwriting, their (apparent lack of) choice of layout and the arbitrary use of capitals, all capture the personality of the scribe.
The place where the handwritten sign still triumphs over the printed, is in the world of food, especially cafes, takeaways and markets.
They are a constant feature of my Instagram feed, and I record them whenever I see them, although I tend to avoid greengrocers (and their unique apostrophe) as that feels like cheating!
