🌟 Introducing Bituin Script: A Shorthand System Designed for Filipinos
In an age of rapid communication, writing systems must keep up. That’s where Bituin Script shines—a shorthand system designed with Filipinos in mind. Drawing inspiration from grid patterns and starburst designs, Bituin Script simplifies writing by reducing strokes, promoting spatial efficiency, and reflecting Filipino linguistic patterns. Whether you're taking notes, journaling, or creating art, Bituin Script offers a stylish and functional alternative to conventional writing.
✨ The Core Principles
▪️ Compact & Minimalist
Characters are designed to be as small and simple as possible, often using just a few strokes.
▪️ Geometric Foundation
The script is based on two main visual templates:
- Grid pattern: for structure and orientation
- Starburst pattern: for radial balance and dynamic shapes
🔡 Consonants
Characters are derived from either the grid or star pattern:
From the Grid Pattern (Curved forms):
From the Star Pattern (Single and Double-stroke forms):
🟠 Vowels
Standalone vowels are dots:
Vowels with consonants:
Add a dot around the character:
- Above for e/i
- Below for o/u
- None = default vowel a
Examples:
For necessary vowel clarity:
🔁 Repetition Rules
Repeating words or syllables:
Write the character above the line. The number of repetition depends on the context.
Repeating vowels:
Repeated vowels are written as they are.
✍️ Affixes (Prefix/Suffix)
Characters written below the line are affixes:
Examples:
🔁 Repeated Syllables in Prefixes
Use an underline to indicate syllable repetition within a prefix:
Examples:
❌ Mistakes & Corrections
To cancel or omit characters, encircle them:
✨ Punctuation
Bituin Script simplifies punctuation to just three marks:
? → Question! → Exclamation- + → End of sentence (the plus symbol represents a simplified star)
🔗 Consonant Clusters & Digraphs
Blend characters as smoothly as possible:
Examples:
🧾 Default Meanings
Each base character can stand alone with default meanings (like ideograms).
Examples:
🌀 Miscellaneous Shortcuts
Examples:
✍️ Sample Text
