Handaues
Handaues means “that which is spoken”. It is a language and alphabet
designed by Merrill Asp to be efficient and attractive for a calligraphy project.
The characters are based on a central vowel, so that each one is read: left
consonant, right consonant, vowel base. Stress is placed on the second to
last vowel or diphthong, unless otherwise indicated.
Notable Features
- Type of writing system: alphabet
- Direction of writing: left to right in horizontal lines.
Handaues
Sample text
Transliteration
Aguame óbisan rhi ou oro dre-ahmed o rhiód. Dew o sode agoéban ogo ey em
bados dan iba sim onyo.
Translation
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They
are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another
in a spirit of brotherhood.
(Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)