hand-written
Drafted by pen
Hand-written describes something written by hand with a pen, pencil, or other instrument rather than typed or printed: a hand-written note, hand-written thank-you cards.
The term often implies personal effort or authenticity—a hand-written letter feels more intimate than an email.
Also spelled as one word: handwritten.
Ornamental handwriting art
- cursiveJoined handwriting style
- scriptWritten words for performance
- letteringStyled written characters
- longhandUnabbreviated handwriting
penmanship · chirography · graphology · flourish · stroke · slant · ligature · ascender
Written symbol or message
- noteShort written record
- postcardMailable picture souvenir
- greetingExpression of welcome
- invitationRequest to attend
thank-you note · love letter · missive · epistle · correspondence · message · card · envelope
Ink-filled writing tool
- pencilGraphite writing instrument
- quillFeather used for writing
- fountain penInk-reservoir writing instrument
- inkWriting fluid
inkwell · ballpoint · nib · parchment · vellum · papyrus · stationery · blotter
Handwritten personal signature
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- inscriptionText permanently marked
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- endorsementFormal expression of support
monogram · initials · flourish · countersignature · sign-off · John Hancock
Wound document of parchment
- diaryPersonal daily record
- journalRecord of daily events
- memoirWritten personal recollection
- notebookBlank pages for jottings
ledger · will · testament · recipe · annotation · marginalia · draft · notes
Monastery manuscript workshop
- illuminationProvision of light
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- palimpsestReused writing surface, traces remain
- codexAncient bound manuscript
uncial · minuscule · copyist · amanuensis · medieval · antiquarian · archive · chronicle
calligraphy
Ornamental handwriting art
- cursiveJoined handwriting style
- scriptWritten words for performance
- letteringStyled written characters
longhand · penmanship · chirography · graphology · flourish · stroke · slant · ligature · ascender · descender
letter
Written symbol or message
invitation · thank-you note · love letter · missive · epistle · correspondence · message · card · envelope · stationery
pen
Ink-filled writing tool
- pencilGraphite writing instrument
- quillFeather used for writing
- fountain penInk-reservoir writing instrument
ink · inkwell · ballpoint · nib · parchment · vellum · papyrus · stationery · blotter · stylus
autograph
Handwritten personal signature
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- inscriptionText permanently marked
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
endorsement · monogram · initials · flourish · countersignature · sign-off · John Hancock
scroll
Wound document of parchment
notebook · ledger · will · testament · recipe · annotation · marginalia · draft · notes · planner
scriptorium
Monastery manuscript workshop
- illuminationProvision of light
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- palimpsestReused writing surface, traces remain
codex · uncial · minuscule · copyist · amanuensis · medieval · antiquarian · archive · chronicle
hand-writtentyped
Input via keyboard
typewritten · printed · computer-generated · keyboarded · auto-generated
hand-writtenform letter
Prewritten mail for many
standardized · mass-produced · generic · impersonal · boilerplate