Double Letters

When the same letter appears twice in a row, you can optionally combine them into a single shape with a special marker. This is a stylistic choice in Circular Gallifreyan - you can write them as separate letters or combine them for a cleaner, more compact look.

Why Use Double Letters?

It's all about readability and aesthetics:

• Makes repeated letters easier to recognize
• Creates more compact, elegant designs
• Reduces visual clutter in longer words
• But it's optional - you can write "LL" as two separate L's if you prefer

Core Rules (When You Choose to Combine)

1. Double Letters (Exact Matches Only)

• When a letter repeats consecutively (AA, BB, LL, OO, etc.), combine into one shape with a decoration
• Add a small circle or line to the base shape to indicate doubling
• Letters have the same weight (stroke width) since they're the same letter
• Decorations are shared between the doubled letters (lines drawn once, not twice)
• Only exact letter matches are combined (different letters with the same shape use stacking - see next lesson)

2. Vowel Placement

• Vowels can be detached if attachment creates awkward overlaps
• Maintain counterclockwise order even when detached

Rules in Practice

Double Consonants

When a consonant appears twice in a row (LL, TT, SS), combine into one shape with a decoration:

Practice: Double Letters

Can you read these words with double letters?

Longer Words

Try reading these longer words with double letters:

Want more practice? Check out the Practice section for additional exercises.

What's Next

You've learned how double letters work! Next, discover how letters with the same shape (but different characters) can stack together.