Zanerian Style

Zanerian Style is a traditional form of ornamental penmanship that emphasizes elegant, flowing letterforms with consistent slant, contrast, and spacing. Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the Zaner Brothers School of Penmanship, it combines careful brush and pen techniques to produce highly decorative, readable script. This style is characterized by smooth curves, precise letter shaping, and embellishments like flourishing. It is often used for artistic lettering, calligraphy, and sign painting, reflecting a period when beautiful handwriting was both a practical skill and an art form.