ShiKiShi
Calligraphy shaped by chance
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Turn finger-written characters into expressive calligraphy. Ink textures and bold transformations create up to seven unique works each time. Save and share your favorite.
ShiKiShi transforms characters written with your finger into expressive works of calligraphy.
Simply write your characters and generate an image. ShiKiShi randomly combines its original vector processing—which analyzes line width and shape—with image effects inspired by ink and brush movement. It creates up to seven different results at a time.
You never know exactly what will appear.
Instead of choosing a perfectly uniform typeface, enjoy the chance encounter with an unexpectedly compelling work of calligraphy.
Key Features
• Write characters freely with your finger • Generate up to seven different calligraphy works at once • Discover new combinations each time you generate • Always includes an unfiltered version among the results • Ink effects including bleeding, dry-brush texture, ink pooling, light ink, and ink particles • Bold structural transformations inspired by brush momentum, flowing energy, ink bursts, ensō circles, and dancing strokes • Change the paper texture and ink color • Set a favorite handwritten character as your personal seal • Save completed works inside the app • Share images using the iOS share menu
Even when you write the same characters, the result may never be exactly the same.
Turn a name, favorite saying, seasonal phrase, or message of celebration into a one-of-a-kind work.
No login or account registration is required.
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Our first major update in ten years.
• Added support for the latest versions of iOS • Added original ink effects and calligraphy-shape filters • Enhanced random generation of up to seven works at a time • Added bleeding, dry-brush texture, ink pooling, light ink, ink particles, and more • Added bold shape transformations inspired by brush momentum, flowing energy, ink bursts, ensō circles, and dancing strokes • Improved settings for personal seals, paper, and ink color • Improved image regeneration, saving, and sharing • Updated the interface for modern iPhone displays • Updated web content, the launch screen, and the app icon • Migrated advertising to Google AdMob • Fixed bugs and improved stability
The developer, Tsuyoshi Hayakawa, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer indicated that this app doesn’t support certain accessibility features. Learn More about the accessibility features.
Information
- Seller
- Tsuyoshi Hayakawa
- Size
- 10.2 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © Tsuyoshi Hayakawa