# Calligraphy Guidelines

> Customizable calligraphy guidesheet generator for practice and professional work. (iPhone/iPad app by Vladislava Rudetskaia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-guidelines/id1481781645 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladislava Rudetskaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526739266)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.73/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 31 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-guidelines/id1481781645/reviews.md

## What is Calligraphy Guidelines?

Calligraphy Guidelines is a comprehensive generator to design your guidesheets for daily handwriting practice or professional penman work and export them to PDF or high-res PNG formats.

Productivity tool number one for every penman! No more buying expensive practice pads! Create and print worksheets on demand.

A universal collection of adjustable settings in the application allows the creation of worksheets and templates for any script style Copperplate, Spencerian, Gothic, Italic, and so on. 

Note: Calligraphy Guidelines application is not for writing on your device. If you wish to train calligraphy using your device, then check out our application "Calligraphy: Cursive Writing".

Customize every aspect  of calligraphy rulers with the Calligraphy Guidelines app:

* Choose Pointed pen or Broad pen guidesheets style.
* Select one of 6 popular page layouts, such as A5, A4, A3, US Letter, US Legal and US Junior.
* Choose Portrait or Landscape page orientation.
* Define left, top, right, and bottom margins.
* Select x-height size starting from 2mm.
* Set Broad pen width starting from 2mm to 8mm.
* Adjust spacing ratios for ascender, descender, and height of interline space. 
* Select your favorite style for ascenders, descenders, waistlines, and baselines from Solid, Dotted, and Dashed lines. Hide any of the lines using the Hidden style.
* Choose a color for each type of line.
* Define slant lines angle in diapason from 30 to 90 degrees for pointed pen; select color, and adjust repeating frequency for both pointed pen and broad pen nibs.
* Watch your changes with an instant preview.
* Export as a high-resolution 300 dpi PNG image.
* Export, share or print as a vector PDF file.

The free version without a subscription allows customizing all settings for both pointed pen and broad pen nibs and previewing the resulting guidesheet on the screen.

With the subscription, you'll get access to exporting and printing vector PDF files with the designed guidesheet, and exporting high-resolution PNG files.

*Calligraphy Guidelines Subscription*
• Calligraphy Guidelines app requires a subscription to export and print PDF files, or export high-res PNG  files.
• Once your purchase is confirmed, you will be charged through your iTunes account. 
• The subscription will automatically renew.
• You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your App Store account, but at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period.


Terms of use: https://calligraphy.app/guidelines/termsofuse/
Privacy policy: https://calligraphy.app/guidelines/privacy/

## Key features

- Customizable guidesheet generation
- Support for various script styles
- Adjustable line styles and colors
- Multiple page layouts and orientations
- Instant preview of designs
- Export to PDF and PNG

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guidelines Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Guidelines Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-guidelines/id1481781645/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Mr. Pratt

*2025-03-29*

Apple Pencil can’t be used.

### 1/5 — Useless is not freemium

*2023-09-06*

Completely useless without subscription. There should be some way to use the guidelines with the free version, no matter how limited, or a way to purchase outright.

### 1/5 — Scam app

*2022-12-20*

I purchased the 2.99/m subscription but the app still shows that I’m not subscribed. I need a refund.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2022-09-10*

What a great app to create handwriting/penmanship/cursive writing blank practice sheets from plain printer paper.  It’s totally able to adjust page sizes, x- height, and even spaces between practice lines—allowing different sizes of writing. Well worth the price. Very pleased that I found this app. Highly recommended for students and adults alike!  Handwriting says a lot about the person.  Columbus Ohio U. S.

### 2/5 — App is only for Copperplate/Spencerian/Roundhand

*2022-07-04*

I write Spencerian (aka Copperplate or Roundhand,) and this app is sufficient for making guidelines for these. 
However, I would’ve liked it better if the user would have been allowed to change the slant for italic hands. As it is, the user can only change the slant to 30% or higher. 
The italic hand uses a 5% to 15% slant, so it’s not useful for that at all. Too bad, as I would’ve found this app extremely useful if that were the case.
Nonetheless, I’ll use this app occasionally.

### 5/5 — Useful

*2022-04-04*

I like the app, but I can’t seem to save the last one that I did. I’m having a problem with this app. While I’m picking out the colors that I want to use, the whole thing dies down. This keeps happening. Something must be wrong with the app.

### 5/5 — A lifesaver!

*2022-01-20, version 10.8.08*

This is fantastic for pointed pen guidelines! I would love to see broad nib options included and an option for changing line width, but it is so easy to use and saves me so much time not having to create guidelines myself that I can’t complain.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2021-09-13*

Countless hours of ruler, pencil and tedium - gone. Replaced with a few quick clicks in this app. Nice!

### 1/5 — I should have read the description more carefully

*2020-11-28*

I have been looking for an app which allows me not only to create my own guidesheets but also use my device to practice. When I found this gudesheet generator I was so excited I didn’t realize the app only generated the guidesheets and didn’t allow me to use my device to practice. A waste of money for me 😔

### 5/5 — Works

*2020-09-26*

Please remove the branding info on the footer, people using this are likely not selling the paper maybe do than on a free version

## Frequently asked questions about Calligraphy Guidelines

### What is Calligraphy Guidelines?

Calligraphy Guidelines is a tool that allows you to generate custom guidesheets for practicing calligraphy. You can adjust various settings to create templates for different script styles and export them for printing or digital use.

### Can I write on my device with Calligraphy Guidelines?

No, Calligraphy Guidelines is designed for generating practice sheets, not for writing directly on your device. For on-device calligraphy practice, you should look for an application specifically designed for that purpose.

### What script styles does Calligraphy Guidelines support?

The application supports a universal collection of adjustable settings that allow for the creation of worksheets for any script style, including Copperplate, Spencerian, Gothic, and Italic.

### What are the export options for Calligraphy Guidelines?

You can export your designed guidesheets as high-resolution 300 dpi PNG images or as vector PDF files. The free version allows previewing, while the subscription is required for PDF and high-res PNG exports.

### How much does Calligraphy Guidelines cost?

The app is free to download and use for previewing guidesheets. A subscription is required to unlock export and printing features, with plans starting at $1.99/week or $2.99/month.

### Does Calligraphy Guidelines have ads?

No, Calligraphy Guidelines does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use for its core preview functionality, with optional in-app purchases for advanced export features.

### What devices is Calligraphy Guidelines available on?

Calligraphy Guidelines is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work across these iOS platforms.

### How often is Calligraphy Guidelines updated?

The latest version of Calligraphy Guidelines is 26.01.05, last updated on January 5, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.06.07 — 2026-06-07

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 26.01.05 — 2026-01-05

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 25.10.06 — 2025-10-08

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 25.7.27 — 2025-07-28

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 25.5.11 — 2025-05-12

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

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## More apps by Vladislava Rudetskaia

- [Calligraphy: Cursive Writing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-cursive-writing/id1564585371)
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All apps by Vladislava Rudetskaia: https://appshunter.io/developer/1526739266

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