round hand

a style of handwriting in which the letters are round, full, and clearly separated.

Origin of round hand

First recorded in 1675–85

Some delay until after supper, but “delays are dangerous”—Round-hand copy.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 1, November 27, 1841 |Various
Another cut; again cleverly intercepted; then a fault and an easy, round-hand service.

A Book o' Nine Tales. |Arlo Bates
There was no occasion to give this public reprimand, this round-hand rebuke.

Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St Luke |Henry Burton
Some delay until after supper, but 'Delays are dangerous'—Round-hand copy.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXV, June, 1852 |Various

round hand

a style of handwriting with large rounded curves Compare italic, copperplate (def. 3)