Hand lettering guides are something you can use when you first start lettering, or they can be introduced early on into your lettering journey. They help to keep your lettering level, and evenly sized. So lets get started with the basics of hand lettering guides. A guide is made up of a series of lines, the lines all have different names and positions on the guide. The bottom of all letters except g, j, p, q, and y usually sit on what is known as the 'Baseline'. By taking advantage of the … [Read more...]
Useful Lettering Tools: Pencils (Mechanical vs Clutch)
There are a few different types of lettering, and if you're not focusing on calligraphy, chalk lettering or brush lettering, then there's a good chance pencils will be your tool of choice. You might think that there isn't too much to know or consider when choosing or using a pencil. Aside from the fact they come in different tone values. However there are a couple of different pencils to consider when lettering. The following video gives an in-depth look at different pencils you can use for … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Exercise – Lettering A Logo Part Three
Thank you for joining me in lettering a logo part three. If you missed parts one and two you can catch up with them here and here! If you'd like a quick summary now though, the lettering a logo series is all about taking those first steps forward, and lettering existing logos as they are familiar. It is aimed at giving you a little taste of hand lettering without being overwhelming. I apologise that part three didn't follow a week after part two as planned, but it's been a busy couple of … [Read more...]
Hand Lettering Exercise – Lettering A Logo Part Two
Welcome to lettering a logo part two, the second in a three part series where I encourage you to start hand lettering by drawing existing logos. If you've missed part one you can find it here. I assigned both myself and you the exercise of starting hand lettering by choosing three logos to draw that have probably been created using hand lettering, or have developed from hand lettering. As mentioned in part one the goal of this practical exercise is to get you started with lettering, and give … [Read more...]
Simon Walker Vintage Custom Type Lettering Tutorial (Skillshare)
Simon Walker is a graphic designer from Texas. Some of his design clients include Nickelodeon, Vanity Fair and Nike, so he has worked with some big brand names. You can view examples of Simons lettering work on his website 'Simon Walker Type'. A lot of his projects have a vintage feel about them, so if you like vintage Simon is definitely someone to keep on your radar. He's also kindly given me permission to use some of his images in this article which will help to better illustrate his style … [Read more...]
