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Calligraphy Penmanship

Calligraphy Penmanship

by Etienne Nguyen Tan Hon

843 ratings
113 reviews
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Released
May 28, 2016
Updated
February 25, 2026

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Etienne Nguyen Tan Hon
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About

Create digital calligraphy artworks with a realistic pointed pen experience. Adjust pressure and smoothness for elegant shades and fine strokes. Learn and practice lettering with guided exercises and decorative elements.

✓Realistic pointed pen simulation
✓Adjustable pressure and smoothness
✓Stroke-by-stroke learning exercises
✓Letter tracing with guide lines
✓Ornamental frame creation
✓Text typing with embellishments
✓Gradient and alternated color effects
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What users say about Calligraphy Penmanship

Reviews of Calligraphy Penmanship are mixed: the Entertainment app is rated 4.4/5 from 843 App Store ratings. What users like most: great for practicing calligraphy, variety of fonts and styles. Top complaints: lag and delay when writing, paid version required to access full features. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great for practicing calligraphy
  • 💡Variety of fonts and styles
  • 🚀Responsive with Apple Pencil
  • 😊Enjoyable and relaxing to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Lag and delay when writing
  • 💰Paid version required to access full features
  • 🤔Unclear trial period and payment model
  • 👨‍🦰Not very user-friendly for left-handed users
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What's New in Calligraphy Penmanship

4.5

February 25, 2026

Version 4.5: General performance improvement User interface enhancement

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User reviews

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Idk

Can you make calligraphy art free?
HHassoje

Sup

I love this app because it is so dang good yeah I also like the style
UFUnicorns in the forest

Doesn't remember I bought it

I have to continually delete app and reinstall as it is only loading trial version even though I paid for it. Otherwise, I like it.
HWHannah Whitall

Free?

This app is appearing to be free with "in-app" purchases. To me that means there are some things you can do for free, however, the only thing that you can click on is the dang guide. Why don't you just advertise this for what it is, a paid app. This is false a advertisement and it's not appreciated. I'm not sure if I even want to pay the $3.99 for it after being lied to. It didn't even come with a "try it before you buy it" warning.
2 stars for your dishonesty.
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Llarralozo

Супер)

Мне очень нравится это приложение. Но немного опаздывает за линией стилус)
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent crashes and app freezes

Bug

Issues with in-app purchases and restoring purchases

Bug

Incompatibility with certain devices and iOS versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

More font and style options

Feature

Ability to move and resize letter guides

Feature

Improved pressure sensitivity and responsiveness

Feature

Option to switch sidebar to right side for lefties

Feature

FAQ

What is Calligraphy Penmanship?

Calligraphy Penmanship is a mobile application designed to provide a realistic digital pointed pen experience for creating calligraphy and lettering artworks. It allows users to simulate the pressure variations of a traditional pen to achieve elegant shades and fine strokes.

What are the main features of this app?

Key features include a realistic pointed pen simulation with adjustable pressure and smoothness, stroke-by-stroke learning exercises for practicing penmanship, training pages with guide lines for letters, ornamental frame creation, text typing with embellishments, and unique pen color effects like gradient and alternated colors.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers a 3-day free trial upon first opening. After the trial, it operates on a freemium model, meaning there are in-app purchases available for full functionality and advanced features.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. While it can be used with fingers, it offers the best experience when used with an Apple Pencil for precise control and pressure sensitivity.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for aspiring and experienced calligraphers, lettering artists, graphic designers, and anyone interested in digital art and typography. It's a great tool for learning penmanship techniques, practicing lettering, and creating beautiful framed quotes or invitations.