Italic Script

This is a highly flexible, legible, and recognizable calligraphic hand. We can write it upright or slightly slanted forward. We can also vary the thickness and decoration of the script.

Ideal for: Sentimental Pieces, Long Passages of Text, Envelope Addressing

Uncial

Pronounced “un-shull”, this calligraphy is known for its short, round letters. We can present it as shown above for formal pieces. We can also vary the size, width, and letter extensions for dynamic works.

Ideal for: Modern Pieces with a Classic Twist and Classic Pieces with a Modern Twist

Foundational Hand

Like Italic, this is a highly legible and flexible upright script. Traditionally, it’s written as a wide, elementary-looking hand. It also looks charming and elegant in small and lightweight sizes.

Ideal for: Calligraphy Quotes, Signs

Copperplate Script

This popular hand emerged from Italic Script in the 1700s. It’s an elegant medium cursive calligraphy script that lends itself to extra decorative lines called “flourishing”.

Ideal for: Envelope Addressing, Calligraphy Quotes, Wedding Vows, Engraving

Spencerian Script

A light, simple, delicate cursive. Spencerian capitals range from being simple to heavily decorated.

Ideal for: Envelope Addressing, Calligraphy Quotes, Wedding Vows, Engraving

Modern Calligraphy

This is a dressed-down and free-flowing version of Copperplate Script. We can either write it with a pointed pen or a thin marker as shown above.

Ideal For: Place Cards, menus, event signs

Modern Cursive

Our modern version of Copperplate Script, shown above in the word, “Welcome”. This script is a great alternative for non-paper surfaces. Maintaining the structure of Copperplate Script, the letters energetically edge their way out of bounds.

Ideal for: Casual Text, Large Sign Titles, Menu Headings, Non-Paper Surfaces

Versal Letters

These are hand drawn letters that mimic the proportions and style of Roman Capitals. They are often adorned with color and illustration as the first letter of a passage.

Roman-Inspired Simple Capitals

We use the proportions of traditional Roman Capitals without shading or decoration for nice, legible text that stands alone.

Ideal for: Informative Signs, Table Numbers

Lombardic Letters

Similar to Versal Letters, Lombardic Letters are also hand drawn. Rather than straight lines, these letters are more rounded. These can also be decorated with lines and illustrations within and around the letters.

Folded Pen

Here’s a fun, legible, rough-around-the-edges script. The pen point is a piece of metal folded in half, holding ink between the fold.

Ideal for: Casual, energetic, eye-catching pieces, pairing with other calligraphic hands

Art Deco Style Letters

This script is a fun take on the classic Roman Capitals. These slender capital letters incorporate decorative elements and shapes. Great for menu items or headings, Art Deco letters come as straightforward or dressed-up as you like.

Ideal for: Menu Items, Titles, and Main Body Text

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