Select Tools and Paper
1 dayBegin with brush pen (Tombow Fudenosuke) or dip nib; smooth 32 lb paper.
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Free step-by-step calligraphy lettering for lettering artists. Plan calligraphy lettering with calculators and checklists covering select tools and paper.
Begin with brush pen (Tombow Fudenosuke) or dip nib; smooth 32 lb paper.
Practice basic strokes 15 min daily before letters.
Pencil guidelines; sketch layout; ink; erase guidelines after dry.
Scan at 600 dpi or photograph flat; adjust in phone app; share online.
Budget pens, ink, and paper.
Plan layout proportions for frames and prints.
Count characters for centered layouts.
Resize scans for web and print.
Match ink colors for digital overlays.
Choose your first hand.
| Style | Tool | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Modern brush | Brush pen | Easy |
| Copperplate | Pointed nib | Hard |
| Italic | Broad edge | Moderate |
Pressure on downstrokes only — upstrokes hairline thin.
Generate guideline sheets free online for your x-height.
Trace one professional piece to learn spacing.