Handwriting is fascinating in that it was considered a "status symbol" at one time, much like the ability to actually construct a sentence. A couple years ago I'm at the house of some whacked out European in California and he actually gave his children handwriting lessons. The tutor came in and instructed them on the care and use of a fountain pen, etc. etc. etc.
What's wrong with that? Some people still use a fountain pen (I do!)and should know how to take care of it.