Getting Started with Brush Pen Lettering

calligraphy brush pen lettering book

Brush Pen Lettering is a fantastic resource for beginners who are looking to learn how to write in calligraphy with brush pens.

This guide offers clear instruction and practical exercises to get you started.

Exploring Calligraphy

Welcome, fellow lettering enthusiasts!

Today, I’m kicking off a series of blog posts where I’ll be highlighting some of my favorite how-to books for calligraphy and lettering.

First up is a gem that I recommend to anyone just starting their brush pen journey: “Brush Pen Lettering” from Ulysses Press.

This book has a clear and approachable style, so it’s great for beginners with any prior experience.

It guides you through the fundamentals and then gradually builds up to forming letters, words, and short phrases.

The exercises within the book are well-designed and provide ample opportunity for practice.

You’ll learn how to achieve the elegant thick and thin strokes that are characteristic of hand lettering.

Additionally, you’ll build up to connecting letters, trying different styles and adding flourishes, which will allow you to develop your own unique style.

This is the kind of book you’ll want to keep handy as you practice and refine your skills.

Brush Lettering Supplies

Essentials

Brush Pens: A good starting point is a set of small and large tip brush pens.
Paper: Choose paper specifically designed for brush pens or calligraphy, since regular printer paper can bleed.

Optional Items

Tracing Paper: Useful for practicing over the book’s examples without writing directly in it.
Ruler: Helpful for drawing guidelines to keep your lettering consistent.
Pencil: For sketching out your designs before inking.
Eraser: For removing pencil guidelines.

Learn How

I recommend this book for anyone wanting to try lettering with brush pens, since it provides the foundation that will set you on the path to creating beautiful hand-lettered pieces.

You can purchase Brush Pen Lettering now and begin this fun and beautiful hobby!

Happy lettering!

Brush Pen Lettering

A Step-by-Step Workbook for Learning Decorative Scripts and Creating Inspired Styles

Ulysses Press
isbn 9781612436838
Pub Date 6/30/17

Synopsis

The first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens

Drawing gorgeous letters, words and phrases with a brush pen doesn’t have to be difficult!

Brush Pen Lettering will show you how to create your own unique style.

To help you on your lettering journey, this comprehensive how-to guide includes:

DIY projects
Tips and Tricks
Color Photographs
Inspiring Ideas
Step-by-step instructions
Practice sheets

Author

Grace Song

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