Brush Pen Lettering

Lettering is the art of drawing letters using multiple strokes. Brush pen lettering is the art of drawing letters specifically using pens with a flexible brush tip. If you have always been interested in lettering but do not know where to start, then you’re in the right place. This book serves as a comprehensive how-to guide for beginners. Often people have the misconception that one must have good handwriting skills to also be good at lettering. This is certainly not the case. Although good handwriting may provide you with a good basis for learning lettering, it is certainly not a prerequisite. Lettering is not writing; it is the drawing of letters. So, with help building a strong foundation of basic strokes that are combined to make letterforms (letter shapes) and coupling that with study and consistent practice, you can definitely make your way into this fantastic world of lettering. This how-to guide will help you get started with everything from choosing supplies to holding the pen to learning basic strokes that are foundational to your lettering journey. From there, you will learn how to combine these basic strokes to make letterforms, improve your consistency, and make progress. Next, the guide will show you simple ways to change the look of your letterforms, providing a basis for developing your own style. Finally, you can apply everything that you learn by delving into DIY projects that are both fun and approachable. In a world gone digital, lettering provides the perfect hand-drawn, organic element to any design, whether it be snail mail, a custom quote for a loved one, or a company logo. The act of lettering also nurtures the creative facet of your soul and allows you to develop at your own pace. Lettering has provided so much joy in my life and my hope is that it can provide joy in yours, too. Let’s get started, shall we?