When describing artistic handwriting styles, the term "book hand" is often used to describe a specific category. This style is characterized by a neat and legible script, clear letterforms, and even spacing. There are various synonyms for "book hand" that can also be used to describe this style, such as "text hand," "humanist script," or "roman hand." Additionally, the term "chancery hand" refers specifically to a type of book hand commonly used in legal documents during the European Late Middle Ages. These synonyms can be utilized depending on the context and historical period in which the writing is being examined.