Shotai

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Shotai Japanese word for writing style. Of particular interest are the writing styles grouped under Edomoji, invented for advertising in the Edo period. These are uniquely Japanese. Examples include Kanteiryu: used for publicity and programmes for arts like kabuki and rakugo. Invented by Okazaki Yakanroku, the name derives from Okazaki's nickname, kantei. Yosemoji: Yose is Japanese comedy theatre such as rakugo and manzai. This style was used for posters. Kagomoji or cage letters: thick and square. Higemoji: letters with whiskers (hige), often used on sake barrels. Sumo moji: thick black letters, initially used for sumo programmes and ads. Chochin moji, or letters for hanging paper lanterns. Used in izakayas. Kakuji, a rectangular style popular for making seals.	EXTERNAL LINKS MyFonts search Monotype search Fontspring search Google search INTERNAL LINKS Type design in Japan ⦿

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