Arkyn

The Arkyn alphabet was devised by Hanson Walker in 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. It was born from the creator's desire to develop a unique script for discreet and efficient communication. Not a cypher or code, the alphabet was specifically designed to obscure content from casual observers while maintaining ease of use for its intended audience. By refining and streamlining the Latin alphabet, Arkyn serves a dual purpose: masking sensitive information and enhancing speed and clarity for specialized communication. With less than 4 hours of study required for fluency, it is a practical tool for those working in confidential or high-stakes environments.

Notable Features

Type of writing system: Alphabet
Writing direction: left to right in horizontal lines.
Used to write: English
The five most frequently used letters in the English language are designed to have the simplest forms.
The script is designed to be longer vertically than the traditional Latin alphabet to maximize horizontal space on a page.

Arkyn

Download an alphabet chart for Arkyn (Excel)
Download a font for Arkyn (OTF)

Sample text (regular version)

Sample text in Arkyn (regular version)

Sample text (fancy version)

Sample text in Arkyn (fancy version)

Translation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
(Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

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