30 inspiring calligraphy works

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April 04, 2012
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Calligraphic fonts have been popular in the design world for a long time. But we don’t see hand-lettered calligraphy nearly as often, outside of wedding invitations. Hand-lettered calligraphy is beautiful and has an organic feel to it that’s often lacking in digital designs. Even hand-lettering or sketching your designs prior to digitizing them can add a whole new warmth and style to your finished work. Below are thirty beautiful calligraphic works of art, all of which at least started out with pen (or pencil) and paper. Ornamental Lettering Welcome to Transylvania Poems in Calligraphy Poems in Calligraphy Too Old to Die Young In 2012 Calligraphy Abstract Calligraphy Type Lovers Project Daily Calligraphy Arabic Calligraphy Lettering Collection Callygraphy Rebel Squad I love Paris Elle Calligraphic Birds Calligraphy 5 Love Calligraphy Chinese Calligraphy Calligraphy Abstract Calligraphy Arabic Calligraphy Raghad House Tongue and Pen Arabic Calligraphy Tree Calligraphy Twelve Zodiac Calligraphy Arabic Calligraphy VII Calligraphy‑1 Seen any great calligraphy lately, either digital or hand-lettered? Please share in the comments!

Cameron Chapman

Cameron Chapman is a freelance writer and designer from New England. You can visit her site or follow her on Twitter.

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