Calligraphy Styles

Explore the diverse world of calligraphy styles from different cultures and traditions. Each style has its unique characteristics, tools, and techniques.

Western Calligraphy

Western Calligraphy

Includes styles like Copperplate, Spencerian, and Gothic. Known for its flowing, elegant strokes and use of pointed pen.

Pointed Pen Elegant Flowing
Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy

Features styles like Kaishu, Xingshu, and Caoshu. Uses brush and ink to create expressive, dynamic characters.

Brush Ink Dynamic
Islamic Calligraphy

Islamic Calligraphy

Includes styles like Kufic, Naskh, and Thuluth. Known for its geometric patterns and flowing Arabic script.

Arabic Geometric Decorative
Japanese Calligraphy

Japanese Calligraphy

Known as Shodo, combines Chinese characters with Japanese writing. Emphasizes balance and harmony.

Brush Harmony Balance
Modern Calligraphy

Modern Calligraphy

Contemporary styles that blend traditional techniques with modern design principles.

Contemporary Creative Versatile
Korean Calligraphy

Korean Calligraphy

Known as Seoye, combines Chinese characters with Hangul. Emphasizes natural flow and artistic expression.

Brush Natural Expressive

Explore this selection of various fonts based on calligraphic styles, for inspiration. However, please note the distinction between "hands" and "fonts". "Hands" indicate the production of a form of handwriting, while a font is a typeface used by computers where every glyph is clearly defined.