Calligraphy is defined as the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.
We don't write that much these days, but when done right, we are still impressed by decent handwriting.
And here's something: Supermarket discount signs that usually only deserve a perfunctory glance and won't even induce shoppers to do a double-take (unless the discount is substantial), can be painstakingly handwritten one at a time -- such as this case.
If this handwritten supermarket sign done in one take with drop shadow and serif -- and looks like it could have been computer-printed -- isn't considered modern day calligraphy, I'm not sure what is.
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Posted by aifie.com on Monday, August 24, 2015
And this is what the finished sign says, in case you're wondering:
21/8 - 10/9/14
VITAGEN
CULTURED MILK TWIN PACK
(ASSORTED) 5 X 125ML
RM7.99
UP: RM8.69 EACH
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