Beginner Lettering Series- Different Lettering Styles
Hey friends!
Today I’m sharing the different lettering styles. If you are wondering what exactly is hand-lettering? Read this post for a full explanation.
When you see a lettering style you want to emulate, it’s helpful to know the names and understand what you are trying to learn. When I first started, I didn’t know any of this! It would have been helpful information as I began. Hopefully, you find direction in your lettering as you see the differences. Let’s jump right in!
Lettering Styles
Who knew there were so many different styles of lettering?! At the end of this post, I have included a freebie with the different alphabets I’m sharing today! For full sets of lettering practice pages, head over to my Etsy. Thank you for the support of my business.
Script Lettering
The script is a flowing, fluid style of lettering. Script styles can vary greatly, but they are letterforms that are connected to others with an entry or exit stroke. In the illustration below, the circles indicate the entry and exit points, combining the letters.
Serif Lettering
Serif LetteringSerif letters have a small extra stroke on the end of the main vertical and horizontal strokes. Serif fonts are the easiest to read, so many books or blogs use them for the body of the text (like this post) In lettering, you draw slightly curved serifs and have a little more fun with them- creating a distinct look for your style. The illustration below highlights the serifs on the letterforms.
Sans Serif Lettering
Sans means without in French. San Serif letters are without serifs (the small extra stoke). Typically sans- serif fonts are used as headings or captions. The brain has to work a little harder to read serif because the overall shape of the letter isn’t as clear.
As mentioned at the beginning of the post, I have created a quick freebie of alphabets in different lettering styles. I hope you find this useful! trace over it or print them out as a reference when you look for inspiration in your own creating.
Lettering Styles Freebie
Different Pens for Specific Styles
In order to create brush lettering, you need a brush pen. Read about my favorites here!
Monoline lettering requires any pen that will give you a consistent line. My two favorites are below:
Freebies
Do you want more? I have an entire resource library filled with lettering practice pages, some prints, and free procreate brushes! Gain access right here!
Can’t wait to see you put these different lettering styles to use! Tage me on Instagram @Jennies.Letters so I can see what you create! I hope you have a great day and keep lettering!
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