Alom Wilom - Elegant Calligraphic Swooshes

Alom Wilom is a traditional calligraphy technique that extends the start and end letters with beautiful decorative swooshes.

What is Alom Wilom?

The term comes from the calligraphy tradition where:

• •Alom - Extensions at the start of words
• •Wilom - Extensions at the end of words

These swooshes add elegance, flair, and a premium hand-crafted look to your designs.

Perfect For

• •Wedding invitations
• •Certificates and awards
• •Premium branding and logos
• •Festival greetings
• •Traditional documents

How to Apply Alom Wilom

1. 1.Type your text and select an AMS font
2. 2.Select the first letter using Magnetic Selection
3. 3.Look for extended variables in the Variable Panel
4. 4.Choose an Alom style - swooshes extending to the left
5. 5.Select the last letter
6. 6.Choose a Wilom style - swooshes extending to the right

Types of Swooshes

Simple Swooshes

• •Clean, minimal extensions
• •Professional and modern look
• •Great for corporate designs

Ornate Swooshes

• •Elaborate, decorative curves
• •Traditional calligraphy feel
• •Perfect for wedding cards

Artistic Swooshes

• •Creative, unique designs
• •Stand-out elements
• •Ideal for logos and branding

Tips for Best Results

1. 1.Don't overdo it - One or two extensions per word is usually enough
2. 2.Balance the design - If using Alom, consider adding Wilom too
3. 3.Consider spacing - Swooshes need room to breathe
4. 4.Match the font - Some fonts have more elaborate swooshes

Combining with Other Features

• •Use Quick Calligraphy first, then add Alom Wilom manually
• •Combine with Aa ki Matra variations for extra decoration
• •Apply Drop Shadow to make swooshes stand out