I like writing by hand, but why cursive? why not https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_lettering#Freehand_l... ?
With modern writing instruments, i.e. rollers or fineliners, the difference in speed between cursive and technical lettering is negligible and the latter is much more legible.
I developed my own writing style. I can write about 60wpm.
Cursive is faster than print at the cost of legibility for those with less than perfect penmanship.
I had a similar click as you describe in starting to gain enjoyment out of handwriting, but for me was simply to get a pen that felt fluid and smooth.