English Calligraphy Styles: From Formal to Fun

Calligraphy is the art of drawing letters in an elegant handwritten style that has a lot of curves and curls to it. Calligraphy was derived from the Greeks, kalli, meaning beautiful, and graphia, meaning writing. You can find calligraphy on anything and everything, from a postcard in the mail to a special occasion of sorts.

If you’re thinking of sending out invitations whether to a birthday party or to the most important day of your life, you might consider using one of the many different types of calligraphy when having your invitations printed. You can also hire a calligrapher to address your envelopes to match your invitations. Calligraphers charge anywhere from $2.00 an envelope, (for the less experienced artist), to $10.00 and envelope, (for the more experienced artist), so depending on who you choose, the price can vary dramatically.

There are so many different styles of calligraphy to choose from that when you first start looking for that special design you might find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed. Be sure to take your time and choose a style that reflects your likes, personality, and fits the theme of the occasion. Here are a few different calligraphy styles that you might like to consider.

Old English- Also known as Gothic or Blackhand. This type of calligraphy is very formal, written with a pen that is wide-tipped. Calligraphy that is used for period or theme weddings styles.

Roman- This classic, clear, round lettering was developed by Italian scholars in the 14th century for the Roman alphabet. This type of calligraphy is less formal. There are two types of Roman calligraphy, Antique Roman, where the capital letters are much taller than the lower case letters, and Roman Capitals, which is much the same as the traditional Roman, but you will find that the letters are all capitalized. Used for casual parties, wedding and baby showers.

Italic- This style looks good on almost any type of paper, thus far making it one of the most popular and widely used types of calligraphy. This style is drawn with a wide-tipped pen. The lines are crisp and clean and the letters slant upward to the right, based on an oval shape and the width of the letters are usually half their height. Different Italic styles include Chancery, Straight, Scroll, and Flourished. Best used for semi-formal events and afternoon weddings.

Unical- This style was used in Latin and Greek manuscripts of the 4th and 8th centuries; it is one of the oldest styles of handwritten lettering. While the style is straightforward, you will find it to have the look and flair contemporary. This style presents it letters in mostly all capitals with the letters being as wide as they are tall. Best used when matching simple print typeface and for Irish-themed affairs.

Copperplate- This style uses pressure to create thin and thick lines. It is written with a pointed pen that is hand dipped in ink. You can find example of this script in the Declaration of Independence. This script is used for setting a romantic mood.

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