Sharp is the word that describes “Hana Kocho.” The slightly vertically elongated characters, the powerful beginning of strokes, the sharp turns and hooks, and large, angular sweeps characterize the typeface, whose characteristics are generally referred to as the Sung style. The Kana characters are designed slightly smaller than the Kanjis and finished in line with the Kanjis’ distinct Sung style characteristics. Peculiarities are kept to a minimum, making the typeface perfect for use in texts. “Hana Kocho” is also suitable for use in a variety of applications such as business cards and invitations.