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Lettering:

What it is and how it differs

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LETTERING

typography

CALIGRAPHY

Typography can be defined as "the art of designing letters." We can define typography as a set of alphanumeric characters that have a number of characteristics in common.

Lettering “is the art of drawing letters”. You don't need perfect calligraphy to be able to get started with the technique, but it does help to be familiar with what the shape of each letter should be.

We can define calligraphy as "the art of writing letters." When we talk about calligraphy, we're talking about the set of techniques that characterize an individual's writing.

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What is

lettering?

Lettering has existed since man began writing, although it has recently gained more popularity among graphic designers and artists. This technique can also be called Labeling and we could define it as “the art of drawing letters”. Lettering was at its peak in the 30-60s and was highly visible within the American Googie aesthetic.

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When we do lettering or labeling,

we get closer to the act

of drawing than writing

Ivan Castro

The abcs of lettering

Types of

Lettering

Brush Lettering

Hand Lettering

Chalk Lettering

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Hand Lettering

If you want to learn calligraphy techniques with a brush from Ivan Castro take a look at his two Domestika courses: Calligraphy and Rock'n'Roll and Film Lettering. Here's an introductory video.

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Pencils or

Tools and materials

mechnical pencils

Very few Lettering professionals are able to start drawing perfect letters with a pen without previously going through a first phase of pencil sketching.

To get started with Lettering

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Erasers

for mistakes

Many of the materials you'll need to get started in the art of Lettering you likely already have at home.

Brush pens y

paintbrushes

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Brush Pens, also called brush-tipped pens are one of the most popular tools among Lettering fans.

Ruler and

quality paper

Choosing a paper that can withstand all of our corrections can be decisive in developing our Lettering creativity.

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THE ABCs OF LETTERING

THE GOLDEN SECRETS OF LETTERING

Iván

Martina

Castro

Flor

Martina Flor is a letterer and designer who operates from her own lettering studio in Argentina. Her manual brings back the techniques of the beginnings of handcrafted drawing of letters.

Iván Castro has been a professor of letteting, calligraphy and typography for years. He has made vinyl covers, theater posters, books, and storefronts of venues.

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Tips to Get Started

with Lettering

4. Make a first draft

2. Familiarize yourself with the tools

Before we start drawing a sentence or text, it is important that we make a first draft to help us prepare.

Before you start any technique it is important that you feel comfortable with the tools to practice it.

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3. Practice different stroke pressures

5. Copy phrases you like

1. Watch your posture

Whether with a brush or a calligraphic pen, it is important to practice the pressure we exert when writing.

We can try to copy phrases that we like stroke by stroke in order to improve our technique.

The way we hold the brush is key to make the strokes beautiful and skillfull.

CALIGRAPHERS AND LETTERING ARTISTS

You should know

Whether you're starting in this field or just an admirer of calligraphy, don't miss the work of the following calligraphers and lettering artists you should know.

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