HVD

The HVD was invented by Robbie J N as an alternative alphabet for English.
HVD stands for horizontal, vertical and diagonal. It is designed to be a
simple, phonetic way to write English using letters that can be written with
a continuous stroke.

Notable features

• Type of writing system: alphabet
• Direction of writing: left to right in horizontal rows
• Number of letters: 24

HVD alphabet

HVD phonetics guide

Sample text in HVD

Tranliteration

ORL HYUWMØN BIYINGZ AR BORN FRIY AND IYCWØL IN DIGNITIY AND RUYTS.
ÐAY AR ENDAWD WIÐ RIYZØN AND CONSYØNS AND SYØD ACT TUWORDZ
WUN ANUÐØ IN A SPIRIT OV BRUÐØHØD.

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)