12 Easy Hand Lettering Ideas & 5 Tips for Beginners

Do you love the look of hand-lettered text? It’s becoming more and more popular and for good reason! Hand lettering can add a personal touch to any design. It can also be a great way to communicate a message or tell a story.

If you’ve been wanting to dive into the world of hand lettering, we have some tips and tricks to help you get started and progress fast. From choosing the best brush pens and paper to practicing your lettering strokes, we have all of the information you need to start hand lettering like a pro in this article. More so, we will show you the exact How To’s of 12 amazing designs and provide templates for them!

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Tip N1: Do Your Research

If you’re just getting into the world of hand lettering and in order to start practicing, you should study the work of some of your favorite letterers, ideas and even the letters that you see around you in your day-to-day life. This will help you better understand the basic shapes and strokes that are used to create letters. By taking the time to put in this research, you’ll start to develop your own unique style and voice in hand lettering.

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Tip N2: Choose the Right Supplies

Now that you’ve done your research, it’s time to start gathering the supplies you’ll need to hand-letter like a pro. While it’s easy to find many different types of pens and paper that can be used for this art form, you can start with a few basics. For pens, look for ones that have both fine and brush tips. This way, you’ll have more versatility when creating your letters.

As for paper, a smooth surface is best. This will help your pens glide across the surface more easily and produce cleaner lines. It’s easy to find sketch pads specifically made for brush pens and markers at any craft store, and if you really want great paper for practicing, try a tracing paper pad!

Tip N3: Find Your Own Style

As you continue to practice hand lettering, you’ll start to develop your own style. This is something that comes naturally with time and practice. If you want to speed up the process, try studying different styles and then incorporating them into your own work. For example, if you like the look of brush lettering but you also want to add some flourishes, combine the two styles and create something unique! You can also add fun details to your letters like outlines and shadows, or you can even find some glitter pens to work with.

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PRO TIP…

to get inspired easily – start with a template! Start drawing on top of the templates adding your own details along the way and see how original and unique the result turns out to be! Way easier than starting from blank canvas!

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Tip N4: Practice Makes Perfect

Now that you have gathered the ideas and the supplies you need, it’s time to start practicing! Begin by tracing some of the letters that you studied in your research. This will help you get a feel for the strokes and shapes needed to create each letter. As you become more comfortable, you can start practicing free-hand. A great way to do this is by using a pencil first, then tracing over your pencil lines with a pen. Don’t worry if your letters aren’t perfect at first — that’s what practice is for.

Practice is key to making great progress with your hand lettering. Look for tutorials and lettering guides while you work.We have a whole toolkit dedicated to get you started – learn more HERE.

It may seem repetitive, but the goal is to develop muscle memory that not only allows you to hone your craft, but also to become faster and faster with your lettering.

It can’t be stressed enough that practicing is the most important tip for hand lettering beginners! The more you practice, the better you’ll become at this art form. And, as you start to improve, you’ll be able to create beautiful works of art that are truly one-of-a-kind.

Tip N5: Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment

Remember that there are no rules when it comes to hand lettering! This is your art form and you should express yourself in whatever way you see fit. If you want to try something new or different, go for it! The worst that can happen is that you don’t like the way it turns out and you can always try again. One of the best things about hand lettering is that it’s unique to each person. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with it until you find a style that you love.

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Are you ready to start hand lettering? What are you waiting for? Remember these tips and tricks and start creating your art today!