When it comes to putting pen to paper, personality matters. That’s why at Pen Written Post, we’ve created a lineup of characterful handwriting styles — each one lovingly crafted to bring your message to life in a way that feels just right.
Whether you’re writing to warm a neighbour’s heart, persuade a premium client, or simply stand out in a world of print-perfect sameness, there’s a handwriting style here that speaks your language. Some are cheeky. Some are formal. Some are as eccentric as a jam-judging aunt at a village fête (we see you, Pat).
With styles inspired by tradesmen, explorers, posh nans and noir detectives, you can pick the perfect tone — then let the ink (and charm) do the rest.
Explore the characters below. Then ask yourself… who do you want writing for you?
1. Tabitha Wrinklebottom
Owns three cats, drinks Earl Grey with a splash of oat milk, and writes thank-you notes for fun. Has strong opinions about commas.
2. Felicity Finishing School
Queen of posture and poise. Signs off with “Yours ever so sincerely” and once corrected a royal’s grammar (politely, of course).
3. Fonty McFontFace
A lettering enthusiast with a flair for the dramatic and a love for clarity. Lives somewhere between a design studio and a doodle pad. Always experimenting, but never, ever Comic Sans.
4. Duchess Fancypants
Wears a monocle unironically and insists on calling everyone “darling.” Her handwriting curls like a swan on a lake. Probably owns a quill.
5. Pat from the Village Fête
Writes like she speaks – warm, wobbly, and full of local gossip. Always includes a “PS: say hi to your mum.”
6. Penelope Full Stop
Precise. Punctual. Pedantic. Loves a list and would like you to stop misusing apostrophes, thank you very much.
7. Tony Fontana
Smooth creative operator. Writes like he’s narrating a film. The kind of guy who signs his name like it’s a signature move and always two steps ahead of the narrative.
8. Joe Not Exotic
Bit rough around the edges, but reliable. Writes in all caps. Probably has a shed. Almost definitely brews his own beer.
9. Peter Pigeon Post
Old-school gent. Likes wax seals, fountain pens, and the smell of old paper. Claims he once delivered a love letter via sparrow.
10. Trevor the Tradesman
Straight-talking, salt-of-the-earth type. Handwriting’s a bit messy, but you know it’s been done properly. Eats bacon rolls in vans.
11. Personal Patsy
Pours her heart into every sentence. Underlines things for emotional emphasis. Probably cried writing your birthday card (again).
12. Eccentric Aunt Edward
Writes like she’s casting spells – curly, loopy and a bit unpredictable. Once left a cryptic riddle on a postcard from Bognor.
13. Grant on a Slant
Everything’s leaning, including his opinions. Slanted handwriting that says “I’m in a rush, but I care.”
14. Theresa from Admin
Keeps receipts, schedules birthdays, and reminds you to bring a coat. Her penmanship is legible, lovely, and her writing slightly passive-aggressive but thankfully she will be writing what you want to say.
15. Theodore Better Letter
Believes in the lost art of correspondence. Wears tweed and recites Keats. Leaves space between words like it’s 1852.
16. Freddy Freehand
Writes like he’s free-climbing a mountain – bold, unpredictable, and slightly wobbly. Refuses to use rulers or rules.
17. I Am Your Conscience
Whispers in cursive. Quiet, elegant, a little haunting. Signs off with, “You know what you need to do.”
18. Fedora the Explorer
Adventurous scrawl with mysterious loops and sudden dashes. Last seen scribbling a treasure map on a napkin in Marrakesh.
19. Mr Notivator
Would love to write in ALL CAPS and underline everything. Leaves exclamation marks like motivational confetti but as he is writing your letters he will do as he is told. Expect motivational messages along the way.
20. Glen with a Ballpoint Pen
Reliable. Practical. Always has a biro behind his ear. Writes like he’s filling out a form, even when it’s a love letter.
