While reading CNN today, I found an interesting article about preserving old handmade signs into a font we use in Microsoft Word. I learn calligraphy myself, thus articles about typography, which is related to calligraphy, grabbed my attention when I was browsing CNN Asia. When looking at Hong Kong and Macao, the most significant impression on the streets are the handmade storefront signs: which represents a distinctive cultural identity compared to Mainland China and Taiwan. These signs gave me a deep impression of Hong Kong in my childhood when I was walking on the street with my grandmother. I felt really happy that someone attempts to preserve these handwritten storefront calligraphy. Also, it is grateful that Mr. Lam Weng, who wrote storefront signs for over thirty years, is willing to contribute in creating storefront fonts. I hope I can use this font in Microsoft Word as soon as possible!
Article:
Preserving Macao's handmade signs in the Digital Age - CNN Style
