Printable East Asian calligraphy guide sheet (PDF)

For Chinese or Japanese calligraphy, a grid of equal squares: the cross (田) or the cross with diagonals (米) help balance each character.

Side, in mm

mm between rows

Reset values

Print it at actual size (100%, without “fit to page”) so the measurements are exact.

neografo · East Asian calligraphy · 20 mm squares · with a cross and diagonalsneografo.com/en/guidesThe QR code opens this guide on neografo, with everything as it is here.

12 rows per sheet · East Asian calligraphy · 20 mm squares · with a cross and diagonals

How to read the guide sheet

  • Each square is one character; the cross and diagonals help you place the strokes and centre it.
  • The QR code at the bottom opens this same guide on neografo, with all its values: to print it again or change something. If the model's font is no longer available, another one of the style is used.

Want to learn the style? Check the tutorials or share your practice in resources.

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