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The Ultimate Guide to Faux Calligraphy

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.

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All Calligraphy Letters A to Z

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.

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Secrets to Mastering Lowercase Calligraphy

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monoline Lettering

In this ultimate guide to monoline lettering, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to become a monoline lettering master. We’ll cover the tools you need, how to write monoline letters, and how monoline differs from other fonts.

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5 Key Hand-Lettering Styles You Should Learn

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.

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What is Hand-Lettering?

Hand-lettering is the art of writing words by hand in a stylized font. That font may vary with flowing, curvy letters or tall, thin strokes, all lowercase, all capitals or a combination of both.

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