The Palmer Method advocates the use of pure arm movement in writing. This allows the writer to write for long periods of time without fatigue, which was important in the 19th-century when The Palmer Method was created. Handwriting systems of today focus entirely on letterforms and do not teach arm movement. Compared to the other handwriting methods of its time, The Palmer Method is not unique. It's popularity throughout the 20th-century is why it is remembered today. You can learn about other classic methods of penmanship on the Bookstore page.