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From Chisel to Stylus: How the Tools of Writing Forged Our Alphabets
Have you ever wondered why an ‘A’ looks the way it does? The answer lies not in linguistics, but in the physical tools that shaped it. This article explores how the chisel on stone created majestic capitals, how the reed in clay formed abstract cuneiform, and how the flow of ink from a quill pen gave birth to the lowercase letters we use every day.
