Shavian Unicode Characters page 1

The Shavian block contains characters used in the Shavian alphabet, an alternative alphabet for writing English, created in the mid-20th century. The alphabet was named after the playwright George Bernard Shaw, who funded a competition to create a more phonetic writing system for English. The Shavian alphabet consists of 48 characters, each representing a distinct sound in English. While it was never widely adopted, the Shavian alphabet is notable for its attempt to simplify English spelling. This block includes all the characters needed to write in the Shavian alphabet, providing an interesting example of orthographic innovation..