Faciagram

Faciagram is an alternative script invented by Toonmaker. It consists of heads with varied facial expressions representing different phonetic sounds.

Notable features

Type of writing system: ?
Direction of writing: left to right in horizontal lines
Used to write: English
Sounds are represented by different parts of the face, with the head as the base.
Each head represents 1-2 syllables, and syllables of the same word are next to each other.
Unfortunately, Faciagram can only be replicated in writing as it's impossible to alter someone's nose or facial hair. In addition, you would have to die to represent any articles like "the" or "a".

Faciagram script

- Eyebrows and noses can become hair by rotating them 90 degrees clockwise and putting them atop the head evenly.

Example of the word cookie in the Faciagram script

- Faces have three forms: Kiddy, oldy, and teeny. The forms determine which order the facial features are read in. They're distinguished by their facial hair.

Reading order of Faciagram symbols

Sample text

Sample text in English in the Faciagram

Transliteration

All human beings are born [both] free and equal in dignity and rights.
(part of Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

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