Calligraphy Font Styles
You've got a lot of Calligraphy styles to choose from. It may all seem just a little overwhelming to start off with, but one thing you can be sure of is that your final choice will look excellent. In total their are 18 different styles, but we have taken a look at the most popular 7.
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Choosing A Calligraphy Font Style
• Italic
This is by far the most popular. It is simple, and yet looks great on almost any type of paper. Italic letters slant upward to the right and are based on an oval shape, with the width of the letters usually half of their height. This style is usually good for semi-formal ceremonies.
• Copperplate
Developed in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, Copperplate is a graceful handwriting most famously exemplified in the Declaration of Independence. It is also one of the the most difficult alphabets, and as a result, it is also one of the most expensive. This style is usually good for setting a romantic mood.
• Gothic
This one is also known as Old English or Blackhand. Gothic is usually good for theme or period weddings.
• Uncial
Uncial is one of the oldest styles of handwritten alphabets. It is a straight forward font with a contemporary flair. This rounded and stylized alphabet is mostly all caps, with the letters about the same height and width, and is usually good for Irish-themed affairs and for matching simple print typefaces.
• Roman
The classic, clear, round alphabet of Roman lettering is one of the most recognized of all styles. There are two variations: Antique Roman, a stately script with capital letters that are much taller than its lowercase, and Roman Capitals, a typeface similar to traditional Roman but all caps. Roman is good for showers and other casual parties.
• Spencerian
Created with a pointed pen, the thick and thin lines create sophisticated letterforms and rhythms within the script. It is good for matching unusual printed scripts.
• London
Beautifully classic, formal, and highly readable. It can be scripted with or without loops on the ascending letters, and is good for sophisticated city affairs.
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