I write proofs by hand. So, it would be nice to have a one-to-one correspondence between the symbols I handwrite, and the symbols in my pdf files. Thus, what I'm looking for is a fancy but easily handwritten typeface for mathematics, something along the lines of the powerset symbol \wp.
Now 'fancy' as it is used here is a technical term. Definition: easily distinguished from the default LaTeX mathematical typeface when displayed on the screen, and easily distinguished from the normal symbols when handwritten.
Furthermore, it should support both uppercase and lowercase letters, like the \mathfrak typeface. (However, Fraktur is difficult to draw by hand and therefore unsuitable for my purposes).
Does anyone know of such a thing?
Best Answer
It sounds like "blackboard bold" might be what you're after. Usually it appears only in uppercase, but it is actually available in lowercase too, via the
bbmpackage. Table 213 (page 68) of the Comprehensive LaTeX symbols list suggests it as one of several possibilities.