In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about calligraphy guidelines and typography as it relates to calligraphy. We’ll cover the different types of calligraphy guidelines and typography lines in the lettering world, how those lines are used in modern calligraphy, and why they’re important.

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 guide, we’ll walk through the eight basic calligraphy strokes and why they’re important to your hand-lettering artistry. The goal is to give you a solid understanding of the building blocks that make up all calligraphy letters and words and to provide you with tools to master these basic strokes.

This guide is here to help you learn the complete set of calligraphy letters A to Z and to provide a reference to turn back to when you lose your way.

In this guide, we’ll take you through the journey of what it means to master lowercase calligraphy and provide you with a free download to practice your skills! We’ll define what calligraphy in lowercase actually means, the important distinctives of the lowercase alphabet and how to become proficient in your own calligraphy skills.

Starting out on your hand-lettering journey can be like stepping out onto the dance floor at the high school prom. In this guide, we’ll share some secret tips for how to start hand-lettering the right way.