Handwriting Styles

Expressive Handwriting

Handwriting is an alternative to typeset text and less formal than traditional calligraphy, having a warm, humanizing effect. When doing handwriting projects, I want all the flow and quirkiness that are normal in handwriting, yet reflect on the content as well as be beautiful. Handwriting-based fonts look fake by comparison. Characters with character! (see Hand-Lettering | Calligraphy | Script Styles

calligraphy handwriting styles applied to Thomas Jefferson quote
Handwriting as calligraphy
Hand-lettered quote of John Legend
Handwriting, a book emulating Einstein
quote from the Bible
Brush-handwriting title
Book Jacket lettering/calligraphy
hand-writing example by John Stevens
fancy and old writing
sub-headings for cosmetics, brush-written
another hand-written title
Crystal Ball invite
Calligraphic Art | Poem
close-up of copperplate writing
handwriting quote- I think this is Pablo Neruda
Handwriting sampler
Brush Lettering for book cover of Giuliana Rancic's book
Calligraphy of the quote: "How do I love thee, let me count the ways" Ink & watercolor on watercolor paper
Design by John Stevens
Italic Handwriting style
Constant practice devoted to one subject often outdoes both intelligence and skill” —Cicero
Handwriting sample
Handwriting style
Brush Lettering
Wedding invitation in A Midsummer's Night Dream theme
Many Thanks
Handwriting style
calligraphy in blue on white paper
art work by John Stevens
Design by John Stevens
hand writing example by John Stevens
hand writing example by John Stevens
hand writing example by John Stevens
loose writing for holiday card
Handwriting style