Uncial

Uncial describes a script style characterized by rounded, evenly spaced capital letters written without word division. It developed in late antiquity and was widely used for copying Greek and Latin texts, particularly biblical and liturgical works. The letterforms are designed for clarity and visual balance, making them well suited for careful copying and public reading. Uncial manuscripts are important for the history of writing because they represent a transition from earlier monumental scripts to later book hands that introduced smaller letters and more compact writing.