The Helpful Hand-Lettering Blog

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How to Choose the Best Calligraphy Pen

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!

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Understanding Calligraphy Guidelines & Typography

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.

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How to Use Calligraphy Practice Sheets

In this guide, we’ll walk you through step-by-step how to use calligraphy practice sheets. We’ll cover both the print-out option for lettering on physical paper, as well as the digital option using your tablet and Apple Pencil or similar.

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How to Start Hand-Lettering

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.

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