At the height of his youth and beginning of his success, Alireza Astaneh is proudly continuing one of the strangest traditions in the history of entertainment, calligraphy in Iran. This is why I am so glad he is among us and active: it is great that he works and his work is great. The first time I met him, he presented a sample of his work, which I could not believe to be the work of a youth of his age (he is of the same as my son, Takin). Later on, when I saw more of his works, I offered all my appreciation and affection, which I am continuing to do through writing these lines.

Nakhoni (fingernail) Script must be an Iranian invention, yet I still have not seen an example dating back more than three centuries. This amazing ...