‘For a journalist, you are rather a poor correspondent’ – why written words matter

The romance of the fine writing instrument endures in the digital age.

In this digital day and age, there still are people who find joy and meaning in words written out by hand, says the writer. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS
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Dr Hsu Li Fern is widely recognised as an expert in the field of heart rhythm problems. His specific research interests include the evaluation and treatment of atrial fibrillation and flutter.

What gives his own ticker a little flutter are the fine writing instruments that ride near his heart in the clinical shirt that he wears to work. 

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