For formal English typography, Times New Roman is a classic and widely recognized choice. However, when writing letters, which is a more casual occasion, Arial may be more appropriate as it accommodates the early transformation of English handwriting in China, allowing for quick writing with a regular steel pen while still preserving certain writing habits. In China, there are several common styles of English calligraphy:
1. Handwritten printing style, also known as "Pobaxipi Gongbenfu Rouguang Gan," is favored for its clear and easy-to-read appearance. It is popular both domestically and internationally and often used as a daily handwriting font.
2. Italian style, characterized by its slant and variation in stroke thickness, requires a slightly thicker pen to achieve properly. This style is commonly seen in calligraphy books and textbooks and is one of the standards available in the market.
3. Round style, also referred to as "Guoyuan" or "Zouxiu Guanfei," incorporates the structural characteristics of foreign copperplate printing. The strokes flow smoothly and can be written with a regular steel pen, allowing for fast writing and a rounded appearance. The above information is based on the description of round English from Baidu Encyclopedia.
