Pronunciation: [hˈɑːf jˈuːnɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
"Half unical" is spelled as [hæf juːnɪkəl]. The word "half" represents the fraction 1/2 and is pronounced as [hæf]. "Unical" means that the lettering is in all caps and it is pronounced as [juːnɪkəl]. Therefore, "half unical" refers to text that is capitalized on only half the letters, where the other half is left uncapitalized. This style of writing is popular in calligraphy to create a unique aesthetic appeal to text.
Half unical is a term used in calligraphy to describe a specific style of writing that incorporates elements of both uncial and half-uncial scripts. Unical itself refers to a style of handwriting that originated in ancient Rome and was commonly used for writing manuscripts and important documents. It is characterized by its rounded, broad letters that usually lack any lowercase forms.
Half-uncial, on the other hand, is a script that developed in the Early Middle Ages as a simplified version of uncial. It features a mix of both upper and lowercase letters, with certain capital letters being more simplified and smaller in size compared to traditional uncial letters.
When these two styles are combined, the result is a unique script known as half unical. In this script, the rounded forms of uncial letters are retained, but lowercase forms are introduced and integrated with the uppercase forms. The lowercase letters maintain the roundedness of unical, but are smaller and simpler in design.
Half unical is often associated with a more informal and decorative style of writing. It is commonly used in artistic calligraphy, book covers, and other forms of creative lettering. Its distinct blend of the ancient uncial and half-uncial styles gives it a visual appeal and allows for a certain degree of creativity in its execution.
