# ShiKiShi — Calligraphy shaped by chance

> Calligraphy shaped by chance (iPhone/iPad app by Tsuyoshi Hayakawa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shikishi/id893058888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tsuyoshi Hayakawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/314516929)
- Category: Entertainment, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shikishi/id893058888/reviews.md

## What is ShiKiShi?

ShiKiShi transforms characters written with your finger into expressive works of calligraphy.

Simply write your characters and generate an image. ShiKiShi randomly combines its original vector processing—which analyzes line width and shape—with image effects inspired by ink and brush movement. It creates up to seven different results at a time.

You never know exactly what will appear.

Instead of choosing a perfectly uniform typeface, enjoy the chance encounter with an unexpectedly compelling work of calligraphy.

Key Features

• Write characters freely with your finger • Generate up to seven different calligraphy works at once • Discover new combinations each time you generate • Always includes an unfiltered version among the results • Ink effects including bleeding, dry-brush texture, ink pooling, light ink, and ink particles • Bold structural transformations inspired by brush momentum, flowing energy, ink bursts, ensō circles, and dancing strokes • Change the paper texture and ink color • Set a favorite handwritten character as your personal seal • Save completed works inside the app • Share images using the iOS share menu

Even when you write the same characters, the result may never be exactly the same.

Turn a name, favorite saying, seasonal phrase, or message of celebration into a one-of-a-kind work.

No login or account registration is required.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-11

Our first major update in ten years.

• Added support for the latest versions of iOS • Added original ink effects and calligraphy-shape filters • Enhanced random generation of up to seven works at a time • Added bleeding, dry-brush texture, ink pooling, light ink, ink particles, and more • Added bold shape transformations inspired by brush momentum, flowing energy, ink bursts, ensō circles, and dancing strokes • Improved settings for personal seals, paper, and ink color • Improved image regeneration, saving, and sharing • Updated the interface for modern iPhone displays • Updated web content, the launch screen, and the app icon • Migrated advertising to Google AdMob • Fixed bugs and improved stability

### 1.5 — 2016-05-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

change Ad

### 1.4 — 2015-12-09

Add new style

### 1.3 — 2014-12-01

Change UI
Support Landscape Mode
Add New Style

### 1.2 — 2014-09-19

Add new style
Change App Store category

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All apps by Tsuyoshi Hayakawa: https://appshunter.io/developer/314516929

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