Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Before you Start 1
What Is Lettering? 2
Using Guidelines 5
Hand Lettering Styles 6
Writing Tools and Supplies 8
2 Hand Lettering 15
Tools 16
Sans Serif Alphabet Practice Pages 17
Serif Alphabet Practice Pages 30
Monoline Script Alphabet Practice Pages 44
3 Brush Lettering 55
Using the Brush Pen 56
Applying Pressure 58
Basic Strokes 59
Building Letters 68
Connecting Basic Strokes Practice Page 69
Brush Lettering Alphabet Styles Practice Pages 70
4 Faux Calligraphy 117
The Basics 118
Faux Calligraphy Script Practice Pages 120
5 Putting It All Together 137
Connecting Letters 138
Connecting Letters Practice Pages 139
Making Words 144
Making Words Practice Pages 145
Bounce Lettering 149
Bounce Lettering Practice Pages 151
Flourishing 158
Flourishing Practice Pages 161
Ligatures 165
Ligature Practice Page 166
Playing Around with Style 168
Embellishing Your Lettering: Adding Details 173
Embellishing Practice Page 177
Expressive Style 179
Expressive Style Practice Page 179
Embellishments and Illustrations 181
Combining Lettering Styles 183
Developing Your Own Style 184
DIY Projects 186
Resources 193
Index 195