6 Best Articles on Hand Lettering
The most useful articles on hand lettering from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Hand Lettering Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on hand lettering by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How to get started with hand-lettering
Earlier this year, I pushed out a tweet about my desire to be a beginner again, learn something new and took a particular interest in handβ¦
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on hand lettering—all under 10 minutes.
29 Beautiful Hand Lettering Fonts
Use these hand lettering fonts to give your project a unique twist. Whether you want a free font or need the most beautiful script writing around, this collection will have a hand-lettered beauty that will work for you.
The art of hand lettering by Dina Rodriguez
We sat down with Dina to find out more about her process, dealing with client feedback, and how her marketing background makes her a great designer.
Tricks that will help you learn hand lettering
Artist Dina Rodriguez shares her top 5 tips for new letterers.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on hand lettering.
The Art Of Hand Lettering
Hand lettering has taken the world by storm. It has become the beautiful connection β a juxtaposition β between design and words. The letter forms in the typography have been broken down into their shapes, flourishes, and textures. Hand lettering speaks volumes. This is an art form which allows us to see the space between the letters, and the style of the lettering as a piece of art that can deeply evoke emotions and bring meaning β nostalgia, happiness, joy, and love.
Hand Lettering: How to Vector Your Letterforms
What You'll Be CreatingI remember a year ago I was having so much trouble vectoring my letterforms. I had a decent understanding of the Pen Tool, but had no idea tha
Publications
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An online magazine for designers and web developers. Questions? We've got your back: @SmashingSupport, @SmashingConf. Curated by Iris, Vitaly and the team.
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