Speed Acceleration Through Halving & Doubling
The Halving and Doubling principles are two of the most powerful speed-building tools in Isaac Pitman shorthand system. By altering a stroke's length, whole syllables are added automatically without extra pen movements.
Halving & Doubling Rules Matrix
| Principle | Stroke Modification | Sound Added | Example Outlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halving Principle | Half standard length (1/16 inch) | T or D | Note (N-halved), Mat (M-halved), Bold (B-halved) |
| Doubling Principle | Double standard length (1/4 inch) | TER, DER, THRE, TURE | Matter (M-doubled), Father (F-doubled), Order (Ar-doubled) |
Practice Pitman Outlines
Build your shorthand vocabulary. Practice drawing clean, fast Pitman outlines.