[Archived version] 9 tips on how to make and write stylish and cool signs taught by professional calligraphers
Last updated: June 28, 2023
This article summarizes how to make and write stylish and cool signs by a professional calligrapher.
This is a must-see for those who want to sign in a cool way when paying by credit card or checking in at a hotel, those who are planning to use a signature in the future, and those who want a signature for future business transactions.
I think there are many people who want their own cool sign but don't know how to make one.
If you just write your full name in block letters, it will feel bland.
I would like to write a beautiful and cool signature .
In this article:
We will explain in the order of `` Explanation of name patterns that can be used for signatures '' → ``Explanation of the composition of each character used for signatures and how to make them'' → `` Explanation of the overall composition of the sign and explanation of how to make them '', so please read this article to the end and sign Learn how to make and write tips!
《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
Name patterns that can be used for signs
Composition and creation of each character used in a signature
・⑤Changes in stop, spring, and spring
Overall composition of the sign and how to make it
・⑥ Change the size of each character
・⑦ Add irregularities and changes to the outline
・⑧ Simplify kanji and add Jenga elements
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・If you want to have your signature made by a professional, go to "Speed Sign"!
Name patterns that can be used for signs
First, let's think about the name pattern to use for the sign.
In Japanese, I think people often simply write their full name in the order of first name and last name.
Example) Taro Sato
However, when writing your signature in English, there are several variations.
The simplest way to write your signature in English is to simply write your first name and last name.
Example) Sato Taro
You may also sign simply as shown below.
① Name only Taro
②Name initial + last name T. Sato
③Name + Surname Initial Taro.S
④Initials only T.S
The first step in making a stylish and cool sign is to decide on the name to be used, considering the purpose and situation, such as whether it is written in kanji or English, whether it is a full name or an abbreviation.
This article focuses on how to make and write signs that are common to all types of signs, but if you have decided on the type of sign you want, such as ``I want a kanji sign'' or ``I want an English sign,'' the following articles may also be helpful. Please try it!
How to write and key points when signing in kanji
How to write and key points when signing in English
Composition and creation of each character used in a signature
Next, I will explain the composition of each character used in the signature.
In order to balance the entire signature, it is important to balance each letter.
The composition of each character is basically based on the concepts and methods used in calligraphy.
①Create the main picture
The main stroke refers to the main line in the character.
By making one stroke of the letters stand out, you can create sharpness and transform the letters into beautiful letters.
The right side of the image below emphasizes the last stroke, and the left side emphasizes the horizontal line of the 7th stroke.
② Create sparseness
Here, sparseness refers to the ``sense of width of blank spaces''.
There is a margin between the lines of text, and the idea is to control that margin.
Mincho and Gothic fonts have basically the same width, making them familiar and easy to read, but they also have an inorganic feel to them.
However, by controlling the margins and creating density, you can create various atmospheres such as warmth and coolness.
③ Changes in parts
Kanji are basically made up of a combination of parts.
For example, ``mouth'', ``moon'', and ``field'' are parts that are often used in combinations, such as ``kinu'', ``ho'', and ``yaku''.
And these parts are often used by name.
In the case of Mr. Taniguchi, the ``guchi'' are continuous, so if you write them in the same balance, it looks cohesive, but if you think of it as a signature, it's not interesting.
In the case of "Abe", "阝" is also consecutive. This case is more troublesome than "Taniguchi".
Although the ``mouth'' of the valley and the mouth are continuous, the original size of each is different, so it is relatively easy to design.
However, since ``Abe'' does not change much from the original ``阝'' size, it is necessary to make a bold change.
By making bold changes, you can create an overall flow and create a cool, signature-like finish.
④ Change in stroke order
This is a concept that is used relatively often to achieve one of the purposes of signing, ``writing quickly.'' ``田'' usually has five strokes, and if you connect them together, you can write them in one stroke, but if you do that, it becomes a common signature that anyone can write.
To prevent this from happening, it is important to abandon the concept of ``correct stroke order'' and start thinking of kanji as ``pictures.''
For example, in the case of ``Tanaka'', if you abandon the concept of correct stroke order, it will look like the image.
⑤Changes in stop, spring, and spacing
It is a little different from the way of thinking of calligraphy, but rather the way of thinking and making of ``calligraphy design''.
Calligraphy design: Writing logos and product labels for shops you see in town.
In calligraphy, "stop, fly, fly" is the basic rule, but when making a sign, we follow these rules, but sometimes we ignore them.
For example, in the case of ``Wisteria,'' which has many strokes, consecutive ``stops'' are intentionally connected to create an overall flow.
Also, in the case of ``Qing'', Sanzui is usually written in three strokes, but it can also be written in two strokes or in one stroke as shown in the image.
The atmosphere changes, doesn't it?
Based on these, I wrote the signatures of "Fujimori" and "Shimizu".
I think you can see that there is an overall flow.
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Overall composition and how to make a cool sign
Next, I will explain the overall structure of the sign and how to make it.
Once you have learned how to write beautiful letters by composing and creating each letter, the balance of the entire sign becomes extremely important.
⑥ Change the size of each character
This is also a basic idea in calligraphy.
If each letter is the same size, it tends to become monotonous, so it is important to differentiate them so that they are not the same size.
For example, in the case of "Yoshihiro Yoshiguchi", if "kuchi" is 1, the ratio would be "Kichi" 4, "Yoshi" 3, and "Hiroshi" 2.
In the case of Ryo Ikeda, the balance is 3:1:4.
In the case of alphabetic characters, the initials are generally made larger.
However, if it is just that, it becomes a sign that you often see.
Making a slight change, in the case of Jun Komori, the final "I" can be divided into stages, such as J < K < i, resulting in a better overall balance.
In the case of "T.Satoh", there is also a way to write only the vowels in a smaller size, as shown in the image.
⑦ is a way to think about this idea from a different perspective.
⑦ Add irregularities and changes to the outline
As stated in ⑥, ⑦ considers ⑥ from a different perspective.
Another perspective refers to the "outline".
An outline is the "outer frame" when writing characters.If the characters are not sized, they will be rectangular; if they are sized, the outline will be uneven, or slant upward or downward to the right.
Explaining based on the image used in ⑥, "Yoshiguchi Yoshihiro" is downward to the right,
"Ryo Ikeda" has a design that is tilted upward to the right.
"T. Satoh" emphasizes the "S", so the outline has a vertex in the middle, making the outline look like a triangle.
⑧ Simplify kanji and add elements of Jenga
This is not calligraphy, but a unique way of thinking when creating signs.
In order to write quickly, it is necessary to simplify the kanji to some extent, so it is essential to abbreviate some parts or use a different form that is easier to write.
Although the readability will be lower, you can create an original signature.
When it comes to quick-drawn signatures, this is a method that is often used for stylish, unique, and quick-drawn signatures.
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In Taro Yamada's signature, you can see that some parts of each kanji are somehow emphasized.
Since the name has a small number of strokes, we kept all the kanji and kept the balance.
My own signature only emphasizes "ne" and "ji" and is designed for speed (I can write it in 3 seconds).
In addition to simply emphasizing the text, I am also conscious of the changes in the size of the letters and the outline.
Since the letters themselves have many curves, it is best to emphasize one or two letters and leave the rest flowing for a good balance.
"Daiki Noda" mainly uses "D".
⑨Brushstrokes
By moving the lines from side to side, it becomes a sign of flow that cannot be expressed with connecting characters (gyosho), creating an innovative design.
Also, the readability will be greatly reduced, but it will create an atmosphere that makes you want to trace how it was written, and the person who sees your signature will want to ask, "How did you write it?" You can write your signature.
This is also a method often used for quick-drawn signatures, such as stylish, unique, and quick-drawn signs.
"Tomoaki Ito"'s signature shows the movement of the pen left and right from the first stroke.
It's a little difficult to understand from the completed sign, so please also refer to the image of only the first stroke.
``Tetsuyuki Hayashi'' writes the mouth part of ``Tetsu'', then the ``bayashi'' part, and then ``之''.
It takes some time to get used to the writing style, but this is a one-stroke signature.
"Tai Koike"'s signature is designed with a bold "T" moving up and down.
By being conscious of your brushstrokes, you can emphasize certain letters while creating a flow (without ever lifting the pen tip from the paper).
Ask a professional to create your signature
Even if you know the structure and how to make a sign, it may be difficult for some people to create a stylish and cool sign that they are satisfied with.
In such a case, ask a handwriting professional to create your signature!
If the sign is made by a professional, you will definitely get a more convincing and cool sign than if you made it yourself.
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At ``Speed Sign'', a professional calligrapher who is a professional calligrapher will design your own original signature.
Furthermore, the stylish original signatures that incorporate the experience and techniques unique to calligraphers are unique signatures that cannot be forged by anyone else.
We can deliver stylish and cool signs that perfectly incorporate the sign structure and method explained above.
In addition, 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 as many times as you like, so you can recreate your own stylishly designed and cool sign.
If you need a signature in the future but find it difficult to create one that you are satisfied with, consider asking a handwriting professional to create the signature for you.
summary
How was it?
In this article, we introduced tips on how to create and write stylish and cool signs by professional calligraphers.
By following the tips and arranging the composition of the letters used in the sign and the overall composition of the sign, you will be able to create a beautiful and cool sign.
If you need a signature, be sure to read this article over and over again to create a stylish, original sign that stands out from the crowd.
However, I think it may be difficult to create a satisfactory sign by yourself.
In such a case, we recommend that you ask a professional to create your signature for you!
Don't miss this opportunity to get an original signature with "Speed Signature"!