Western Calligraphy
Western Calligraphy
Western Calligraphy is the calligraphy that is part of the Latin system of writing. In the U.S., it is usually used when referring to hand lettering. It is very useful for poetry, artwork, paper crafts, or invitations and letters.
Foundation Hand
This is a form of western calligraphy that beginners in calligraphy go over. It is very simple and is easy to read. It is also sometimes called bookhand. It is great for something that needs to be elegant, but still legible.
Italic Hand
This is another form of western calligraphy that is also called Chancery. It is the font most people think of when somebody says," Calligraphy." The letters are slightly slanted. This helps to give the font a much more elegant look, but it is still legible.
Roman Writing
This font is also commonly referred to as the Rustic Capitals. This unique style uses only capital letters. They are thicker which gives them a more antique look. Some letters such as B and F are taller and the U and V are very similar. It is best for something in roman numerals or if something had to look official.
Blackletter Script
Also called gothic script or old English. This form uses chunky thick letters. It dates back to the 12th century and is commonly found in manuscripts. The letters commonly intersect which causes it to be less legible compared to other fonts. it is best if used for poetry, art, or written work.
Copperplate Script
This is an extremely delicate and elegant font. it is not as legible as other fonts but is one of the most delicate forms of calligraphy.
