How I would fix the psul of the post below

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Without adding ink to the mem and hay, you would probably have a space of  9 yudin - which is possul. Therefore adding ink is necessary (although ugly) and no chashash of ponim chadoshos.

Then add some cuts (indicated by red lines) to further improve the situation.

Result is kosher but not mehudar.

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  1. AharonDecember 27, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I believe Nekavim (holes) have the effect of "cuts", but have less potential for spreading and causing damage. Is it possible that the holes are enough to remove the "gap" issue, without "uglicizing" the Ksav that's already there?

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  2. Rabbi Eli GutnickDecember 28, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    not sure, the holes / cuts are not 100% accepted, that's why I prefer to stretch out the letters as well as make the cuts / holes

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  3. Yerachmiel AskotzkyDecember 29, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Agree with Eli

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