Calligraphy is a process of creating beautiful inscriptions. Each piece created with this process exudes harmony and integrity with a sprinkle of ancestry.
Incorporate that feeling into your logo design today. Take a peek at our top picks for calligraphy logo designs below and stand out amongst the competition.
Calligraphy’s Origins
Calligraphy wasn’t officially a word until the invention of the printing press in the middle of the 15th century. But the origins of the art itself come from China.
During the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), the expectations for writing were equal. Men and women had to be proficient in using brushes to write. But the Western influence on calligraphy originated in 1200 BC; Phoenicia.
Greeks and Romans adapted Phoenicia into their writing systems like Imperial Capitals, Rustic capitals, Square capitals, and Uncial and Artificial uncial. The first three were for manuscripts in general, while the early Christian church used the latter.
Later into the 12th to 15th centuries, Gothic and Caroline scripts came to life. Caroline Minuscules, Gothic Capitals, Bastard Secretary, and Textura Quadrata.
Later, research shows that the foundation of calligraphy may have been based on Edward Johnston’s Foundational Hand. Though, the book itself may also trace back to the works of Ramsey Psalter.
Psalter created English Caroline Minuscule and the Anglicized version of Frankish Caroline Minuscule. Though, at some point, calligraphy disappeared for a while. It was revived during England’s Arts and crafts movements and has finally become digitized.
Calligraphy Logos for Beautiful Branding
Calligraphy has then become a detailed and beautiful type of wordmark logo design. The eye-catching tails to bold letters create an air of sophistication for your brand’s identity.
To help you stand out from the competition, we listed four types to aid in your pursuit of a unique logo design.
Arabic Calligraphy Logos
The symmetry and rich history behind this design make it stand out. But use it wisely since this type of calligraphy has a modern and traditional design.
It also depends on your target market and its location itself. If your goal is to show Arab culture, go ahead and check out the beautiful designs below.
Alefba by Reza Bakhtiarifard
Arabic Calligraphy Logo Design Concept by Jowel Ahmed
Arabic Calligraphy Logo for Organic Product by Arabic Calligrapher
Bold, Baby Logo Design by ynm50 2
Dessert Logo Design by ynm50 2
Elegant, English Logo Design by Salah Alamoudi
Fashion Logo Design by R16
Masculine, Arabic Lingerie Logo Design by ThiagoB
Playful, Fast Food Logo Design by airborne
Playful Logo Design by Anoushay
Professional, Company Real Estate Logo Design by DesignUniq
Professional, Company Real Estate Logo Design by goranvisnjic82
Professional, Company Real Estate Logo Design by Rii
Rashah Perume by Ali Aljilani
Saraye Abrisham by Reza Bakhtiarifard
Serious, Creative Logo Design by Latifa.S
Sibkaar by Reza Bakhtiarifard
Traditional, African Logo Design by GLDesigns
Emblem Calligraphy Logos
The following three calligraphy logos will be more general rather than for a specific culture. First on the list are emblem calligraphy logos.
Using an emblem logo design, you can pick a distinct icon design, mascot logo, or plain typography inside a badge or a shield. It’s also great for looking like the authority in the industry. Or, if you want to pay homage to your roots as a business, use an emblem.
Check out the emblem calligraphy logos below.
21 TATTOO GALLERY by Mateusz Witczak
Accounting logo by Paul Rover
Bold, Calligraphy Screen Printing Logo Design by creative finger
Chic Circle Text Font by brandcrowd
Classic Logo Design by JFsaing
Clover Farm by Ilham Herry
Cream & Sugar (b&w version) by ForSureLetters
Elegant, Calligraphy Food blog Logo Design by DumX
Elegant, Calligraphy Logo Design by AlexMorisseau
Elegant, Calligraphy Real Estate Logo Design by ivan
Feminine, Feminine Logo Design by anizonestudio
Feminine, Food Logo Design by Anggerism
Gold Brewery Emblem by marcololstudio
Gothic Font Text by Dessy
Hipster Circle Emblem by brandcrowd
Luxury Calligraphy Firm by shen02
Modern, Clothing Clothing Brand Logo Design by DesignDUO
Mural Logo by Ian Barnard
Ornate Wedding Calligraphy Wordmark by bertthebuildr
Premium Whiskey Redesign Branding by Pesto
Serious, Calligraphy Automotive Logo Design by step forward 2
Tattoo Logo Design by Rii
Lettermark Calligraphy Logos
If wordmarks are for long words, a lettermark design is for abbreviations and single letters. Choosing an artistic letter or abbreviation representing your business is a great way to build your brand online.
Be careful not to commit plagiarism since it’s common under this design. Pick a unique color palette and take inspiration from the lettermark calligraphy logos below.
A by Kakha Kakhadzen
Broadway Letter A by town
Calligraphy Letter S by town
Calligraphy Logo Design by jollydesigner123
Classic Badge Lettermark by pia
E by Anano Martsvaladze
Elegant, Creative Graphic Design Logo Design by Neil
Elegant, Letter Western fashion Logo Design by daniel462medina
Gothic Calligraphy Letter B by spayro
Gothic Calligraphy Letter W by spayro
Gradient Ampersand Lettering by AleksandrO
JL Bicycle by Gio Bregvadze
K by Mateusz Witczak
Letter P Elegant Leaf by GianC
Lettermark Logo Design by south door
Luxury Fashion Letter A by JimjemR
Modern, Cake It Company Logo Design by mldtrvs
Pink Calligraphic Letter N by FishDesigns61025
Serious, Letter B Insurance Broker Logo Design by Kzodiackgraphs
Serious, Lettermark Videography Logo Design by Roland Hawk
SP Monogram by Eric Tones
Stylish Ampersand Calligraphy by AleksandrO
TFC or TC MONOGRAM LOGO by Meizzaluna Design
University T & C Monogram by Mypen
Upmarket, Architecture Marketing Logo Design by D_Mantra
Upmarket, Magician Life Coaching Logo Design by Vetroff
Upmarket, Marketing Marketing Logo Design by mldtrvs
Vintage Letter C by town
Retro Calligraphy Logos
Lastly, we get into a more nostalgic calligraphy style. From vintage t-shirt design to logo design, retro design has become a staple for expressing a fun personality for brands.
Find the perfect design for you below.
Bold, Company Logo Design by kimcam
Bold, Private Events Logo Design by DesignDUO
Circle It Company Logo Design by Amduat Design
Classic Retro Wordmark by KrisC
Conservative, Retro Logo Design by beard.art
Elegant, 1980s Online Logo Design by mngkw
Elegant, Orange Hospitality Logo Design by design.picnic
Elegant, Unique Entertainment Industry Logo Design by Oct-O-Ray Design
Fresh by Nathan Holthus
Fun Retro Signage by pia
Golden Retro Ticket by shen02
Lang Beer Co by SAMPLE
Mama Fried Logo by Zachary Wieland
Playful, 1970s Mobile apps, games Logo Design by lionx
Playful, Retro Mountain Bike community Logo Design by step forward 2
Radio Logo Design by ThiagoB
Retro Action Lettermark by brandcrowd
Retro Cartoon Wordmark by shen02
Retro Logo Design by Grafactory
Retro Cursive Wordmark by bertthebuildr
Retro Yellow Wordmark by brandcrowd
Serious, Beautiful Business Logo Design by yulioantoni's
Tasty Type by Sergey Shapiro
that feeling when... by Karli Ingersoll
Traditional, Circle Aviation Logo Design by Kreative Fingers
Traditional, Stylish Business Logo Design by mldtrvs
Create the Perfect Calligraphy Logo Today!
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Written by DesignCrowd on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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