Argpal
The Argpal alphabet was invented by JP Mallaroni to write his
conlang, Silarg. It can also be used to write French, English and various
other languages. Argpal means literally “the Door of the Citadel”. Silarg
is based on numerous languages, including Coptic, Latin, Greek, and is
described as “Une langue artificielle pour le monde gay / A language for
the gay world”
Notable features
- Type of writing system: alphabet
- Direction of writing: left to right in horizontal lines
- Vowels and consonants can be combined together to make syllablic characters.
- Some Argpal characters resemble the things they represent, for example:
Argpal alphabet
Consonants
Vowels
Numerals
Sample texts in the Argpal alphabet and Silarg language
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)