[Archived version] How to write and key points when signing in kanji
Last updated: June 28, 2023
This time, we will introduce the points, advantages and disadvantages of writing your signature in kanji.
This is a must-see for those who are planning to use a kanji sign or those who want a kanji sign for business purposes .
We will introduce in detail the points of signing in kanji and the advantages and disadvantages of signing in kanji so that you do not have any trouble when you need it.
《Person who wrote this article》
Nozomi Sobue
Representative calligrapher of quick signatures.
So far, more than 5,000 people have created signatures.
In his first crowdfunding on Makuake, he achieved a total support purchase of 26,668,000 yen (first place in Makuake service category).
We create many signatures for people who are active on the front lines of various industries, such as celebrities, models, professional athletes, politicians, doctors, lawyers, and business executives.
table of contents
2. Advantages and disadvantages of kanji signs
→ 2-1. Advantages of kanji signs
→ 2-2. Disadvantages of kanji signs
→ 3-1. Key points for kanji signs 1: Round off the corners
→ 3-2. Kanji sign point 2: Stretch the horizontal line to maintain balance
→ 3-3. Kanji sign point 3: Create shapes using lines
4. Have a professional make your kanji sign
→ 4-1. To request the creation of a kanji signature, please contact "Kokushu Sign"!
5. Summary: Let's create kanji signs in preparation for the future
Kanji signs are versatile
Needless to say, Japan has a seal culture, but other countries, including Europe and America, have a completely signature culture.
Furthermore, recently, the culture of using signs has been spreading in Japan, following the trend in Europe and America.
For example, in everyday life, people often use a signature instead of a seal when signing for a credit card, checking in at a hotel, and even completing formalities at government offices.
In business, the main time to sign is when exchanging a contract.
However, there are other ways to write your name on a suit or fountain pen, to sign at the end of a letter or memo, or if you are an athlete or entertainer, to sign goods by hand, or to write original kanji even if it is not official. There are actually many situations where signs are used.
Advantages and disadvantages of kanji signs
Now that we know that kanji signs are versatile and convenient, let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of kanji signs.
Advantages of Kanji signs
The advantage of kanji signs is that they cannot be easily imitated.
A signature is proof of someone's approval, so uniqueness is very important, but if it's in kanji, it's not easy to imitate.
If you drop your credit card overseas, you will definitely not be imitated.
Also, while the alphabet only has 26 characters, there are over tens of thousands of kanji types.
Therefore, by using kanji, you can make your signature more unique.
If you are looking for uniqueness in your signature, use a kanji signature to differentiate yourself.
Disadvantages of Kanji signs
The disadvantage of kanji signs is that people overseas cannot read them.
This may not be a problem if it is an everyday sign, but in business situations or other situations where foreigners cannot read it, there may be a problem.
If you are unsure, it would be safer to use an English sign.
Another disadvantage is that it takes time to write because there are many strokes.
Even when you want to quickly write a signature, it sometimes takes a long time.
So, as a countermeasure, if you break it down and make an original kanji sign, you can write it faster.
Key points of kanji signs
Kanji signs are versatile and have many benefits, but they require a lot of strokes and take time to write.
Also, I think many people write their names in kanji, but if I'm going to sign something, I'd like to write a cool kanji signature instead of in block letters.
That way, you'll look cool when signing for your credit card or checking in at a hotel.
It also adds to the coolness when you engrave your name on items that you want to use for many years, such as suits or fountain pens.
If you have a sign with a stylish kanji character, you can differentiate yourself from others and present yourself as a fashionable person.
Here, we will introduce the key points of kanji signs that you can put into practice right away.
Kanji sign key point 1: Round off the corners
Example) Hiroki Yoshida
The key to kanji signs that is easy to put into practice at first is to remove the corners of the kanji and make them rounded. The characters become softer, and the stiffness characteristic of kanji characters disappears.
Also, by paying particular attention to the roundness at the beginning and end of the sign, you can create a cohesive impression of the entire sign.
Even if you're not good at handwriting, having a good overall balance will give you a well-organized impression.
Kanji sign point 2: Stretch the horizontal line to maintain balance
Example) Hiroki Yoshida
The next key point in kanji signs that is easy to put into practice is to find horizontal lines and make them long to balance the overall sign.
A kanji sign that is out of shape is different from a kanji sign, and the overall balance is very important.
By stretching the horizontal lines in the sign horizontally in a well-balanced manner, you can improve the overall balance.
Please, try it.
Kanji sign point 3: Create shapes using lines
Example) Hiroki Yoshida
By using the lines in your sign to create shapes that are similar to squares or triangles, you can create a sign that gives a powerful impression.
Having a large figure inside the sign also has the advantage of making it easier to maintain the overall balance.
The content explained in point 1 will allow you to write a signature with a soft impression, but on the other hand, you will be able to create a signature with a strong impression.
Please use them according to your purpose.
Have a professional make your kanji sign
As we have introduced the main points, kanji signs are more difficult to make than English signs.
If you imagine it, it makes sense, but since there are many types of letters and a large number of strokes, it is relatively difficult to break them down to create a cool sign.
In such cases, we recommend that you take the plunge and ask a professional sign creator to do it for you.
To request the creation of a kanji signature, please contact "Kokushu Sign"!
Quick Signature was a third-party survey of 1,278 people in their 20s to 60s, and was based on ``customer satisfaction'', ``a signature creation service chosen by business owners'', and ``a calligrapher's signature creation experience''. It has been ranked No. 1 in three categories.
At ``Speed Sign'', a professional calligrapher who is a professional calligrapher will design your own original signature.
Signs created by professionals are far more stylish and stylish than those made by yourself.
Furthermore, the stylish original signatures that incorporate the experience and techniques unique to calligraphers are unique signatures that cannot be forged by anyone else.
Also, as mentioned above, one of the disadvantages of kanji signatures is that it takes time to write the signature because there are many strokes.
The ``fast writing type'' and ``individual type'' signs provided by Sokuhide Sign are designed so that even kanji can be written quickly in 1 to 2 seconds.
It is also safe for those who want to quickly sign without wasting time.
Of course, I don't think I've had many opportunities to write stylish kanji signatures, so practice is essential to mastering them.
However, signs made by professionals are not only highly designed and stylish, but they are also easy to balance, and with practice, you will be able to write them quickly.
In addition, depending on the plan, the quick hand signature comes with a video of the stroke order of the signature and a tracing practice sheet, making it easy to practice.
You can check the correct stroke order with the stroke order video, and also check the slowness and strength of the strokes, which cannot be seen just by looking at the font.
Even if it is designed so that you can write it quickly with practice, it is even more reassuring for those who are not confident that they can reproduce it.
We offer two types of videos, one at 1x speed and one at 0.7x speed, so it's a great service for those who want to slowly check the speed and changes in speed of signature writing.
What's more, you can practice over and over again with the tracing sheet, so you don't have to worry about it.
The tracing sheet is provided in PDF format, so you can save it on your PC or smartphone and easily print it out at your home printer or convenience store.
Now you can print and practice over and over again, so you can recreate the stylishly designed sign yourself.
In preparation for future opportunities to sign in kanji, consider asking a kanji professional to create your signature.
Summary: Let's create kanji signs in preparation for the future
How was it?
Overseas countries, especially Europe and the United States, do not have a culture of seals and rely solely on signatures, so in line with the trend overseas, the number of situations in which signatures are required will increase more and more in Japan.
Kanji signatures are very versatile and can be used not only when signing contracts in business situations, but also when signing at the end of a letter, or when putting your name on a suit or fountain pen.
Kanji signatures are also difficult to imitate, so you don't have to worry if you lose your credit card overseas.
However, since it takes a lot of time to write a signature, we recommend that you arrange it and make an original signature.
You can also make your own original signature by keeping a few points in mind.
However, there are limits to how much you can come up with your own signature and be original, so we recommend that you ask a professional to create your signature for you.
In ``Speed Sign'', professional calligraphers who are experts in calligraphy will create custom-made original signatures that are only one of a kind in the world.
Furthermore, if the sign is a "fast writing type" or "individual type", even kanji can be written quickly in 1 to 2 seconds.
Signs created by professionals are not only highly designed and stylish, but they are also created with a perfect balance in mind, so with practice you will be able to write them in no time.
In addition, the quick hand signature comes with a video of the stroke order of the signature and a practice sheet, making it easy to practice!
Don't miss this opportunity to get an original kanji signature with "Speed Sign"!