also: ふでぐせ
handwriting habits; idiosyncrasies in writing
Refers to the distinctive, often unconscious, personal traits in one's handwriting, such as stroke order, pressure, or character shapes.
His handwriting habits are very distinctive, so you can tell right away whose writing it is.
style of writing; style of painting
A broader sense referring to the overall artistic or calligraphic style, not just unconscious habits. Can apply to both writing and painting.
This calligrapher's style is characterized by powerful, flowing lines.
Standard kanji form. The reading ふでくせ is the most common pronunciation.
Alternate reading with rendaku. Less common but still encountered.
Compound of 筆 (fude, 'brush') and 癖 (kuse, 'habit'). The reading ふでぐせ is a rendaku variant.