A QUIET HANDWRITING RITUAL
A little quiet.
A line of cursive.
A moment with your screen.
A moment for yourself.
Spend a few minutes with one short English phrase. Trace it, remember its shape, then write freely. BreathScript is an iPad app for the simple pleasure of moving your hand, one line at a time.
iPadOS 17 or later · Free
THE RITUAL
One line.
A little room to breathe.
Write the same phrase as you gradually let go of the guide. There is no right pace or perfect handwriting. Take your time.
Trace
Follow the line.
Trace a pale guide with Apple Pencil or your finger.
Fade
Find your own line.
Keep writing as the guide quietly fades.
Recall
Remember the shape.
Write from memory, with a hint whenever you need one.
Flow
Write freely.
Finish the same phrase in your own hand, without a guide.
TODAY’S SCRIPT
A phrase to spend time with.
Let go. Be still. Take care. Fifteen short phrases invite stillness and kindness. One phrase for the day, there whenever you want to write again.
Essentials
The first collection · 15 phrases · Free
- Let go
- Be still
- Rest here
- Let it be
- Look up
- I am here
- Stay soft
- Go slowly
- Feel calm
- Be kind
- Be at ease
- Be open
- Take care
- One thing
- I can rest
WRITING STYLE
Find a line that feels like you.
Basic, Natural, Dancing, and Elegant. Choose from four Writing Styles to find the guide that feels comfortable in your hand.
Basic
A simple, dashed guide.
Natural
Light, flowing lines.
Dancing
Open, lively letterforms.
Elegant
Soft, graceful curves.
Compare each style using the same “Be still” phrase. In the app, writing guides are pale and easy to trace.
JOURNAL
The words you wrote.
The time you made.
Revisit the phrases you practiced, when you completed them, the Writing Style you used, and how many sessions you finished. Browse by day, week, or month. No scores or streaks to keep up with.
Finished handwriting is not saved. Unfinished writing can be resumed on this iPad.
At your own pace.
Apple Pencil or your finger.
The writing surface does not scroll. There is room to focus on one line.
Come back where you left off.
Unfinished writing is saved on your iPad. Choose Resume to continue.
A reminder, only if you want one.
Choose a time for a gentle daily reminder when you have not completed your writing. It starts off.
A FEW QUESTIONS
A few questions
Is it free?
Fifteen phrases, four Writing Styles, Journal, and reminders are free to use. There are currently no in-app purchases offered.
Can I use it in Japanese?
The interface supports Japanese and English. Writing prompts are English cursive, with no phrase translations or definitions.
Do I need to know cursive?
Start by tracing a pale guide. There is no handwriting recognition or grading. In Recall, you can show a hint whenever you need one.
Where is my data saved?
Journal history and unfinished writing are saved on your iPad. There are no accounts or cross-device sync. See the privacy policy for details.
CONTACT
We would love to hear from you.
For questions, bug reports, or a thought to share, use the contact form below. Please mention BreathScript in your message.
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