| Script Name | Primary Use | Characteristics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (勘亭流) | Kabuki & Rakugo signage | Thick, rounded, winding curves, minimal white space | | Kakuji / Oshiroi-moji (角字) | Official seals & crests | Bold, square, and rigid, derived from ancient Chinese seal script | | Sumo-moji (相扑文字) | Sumo wrestling posters & rankings | Extremely thick, heavy, and powerful strokes | | Kagemoji / Hige-moji (髭文字) | Signs for festivals & shops | Features whisker-like (hige) brush splatters or highlights | | Kago-moji (笼文字) | Festivals & theatrical signage | Thick, heavy strokes forming almost square-like shapes | | Yose-moji (寄席文字) | Flyers for Rakugo (comic storytelling) | A blend of Kanteiryu and another style called Chouchin-moji | | Chouchin-moji (提灯文字) | Signs on paper lanterns (chouchin) | Rounded and somewhat soft, designed for curved surfaces |
: Often used for products that want to emphasize a "Made in Japan" or "Edo period" heritage, such as sake, traditional snacks, or seasonings like miso and soy sauce.
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in traditional Japanese fonts, including Kanteiryu. Digital versions of the font have been created, allowing designers and typographers to use Kanteiryu in modern digital media.