If you’re looking for guidance on sifting through all the different types of calligraphy pens and choosing the best calligraphy pen for your hand-lettering work, you’ve come to the right place!

In this ultimate guide to faux calligraphy, we’ll define exactly what faux means and how it compares to other lettering styles. We’ll talk about the best pens (and pencils!) to use for faux. We’ll explain best practices for crafting faux letters, and finally we’ll explore ideas for faux patterns.

In this blog post, we will walk through five basic lettering styles that every hand-lettering artist should know. These are the essentials – and the only ones you need to be successful! We’ll cover the nuances that make each one unique and provide resources for practicing and perfecting each alphabet.