Hand lettering, brush lettering, faux calligraphy – there are many names for the art of beautiful writing. What is hand lettering? What material do I need? How do I start as a beginner? - If you’re asking yourself these questions, you’ve come to the right place.
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What is hand lettering and how do I get started with it?
Helpful tips and tricks for beginners and advanced hand lettering artists
Hand lettering is not as new as many people think. The art of beautiful writing has its origin in calligraphy. Even back then, the line between writing and drawing was blurred.
Especially in the digital world, handmade products are becoming popular again – a new revolution. People want to express their own individuality again and are not satisfied with something mass produced off the assembly line. This is why, in addition to the DIY (do-it-yourself) trend, hand lettering is also playing an increasingly important role in our daily lives. Today we can find many postcards, bags, and advertising signs with handwritten elements.
Hand lettering is also about slowing down in our fast-paced world. It takes time and practice. You have to fully concentrate on your artwork and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The written word becomes a work of art, the writing itself becomes art. You can only achieve your own personal perfection with calm, patience, and focus.
Since there are endless variations and styles, the search for your own style is also a form of self-discovery. The advantage? – There is no right or wrong. Without firm rules, perfection lies in the eye of the beholder. Hand lettering is suitable for everyone and anyone can learn it. And you don’t need to have fine penmanship! As is the case in many other fields, practice is the key to success. Line by line, you work your way to perfection.
You can essentially use any pen for hand lettering. Depending on the style, different pen types are more suitable than others. A pencil, an eraser and a ruler are also good tools to have. You can use them to draw guide lines or entire phrases and correct small mistakes.
For brush lettering, you mostly use brush pens, which are also called brush markers. They have a flexible tip that allows you to vary the thickness of your lines by applying different amounts of pressure, creating a dynamic look. Brush pens are available with brush tips of different lengths and hardnesses. If you want to learn more about brush pens, you can find additional information here. You can also use felt-tip pens and fineliners to achieve a calligraphy effect by using faux calligraphy techniques.
Can’t decide? Then simply start with a brush pen with two tips, like our ABT Dual Brush Pen. You can use it to combine different lettering styles and you only need a single pen. Otherwise the Fudenosuke Brush Pen is suitable for beginners because its small hard tip is easy to control.
If you already have some practice and would like to continue to expand your hand-lettering skills, you can use more materials such as glue and glitter powder to add highlights, or try different materials with permanent markers like the MONO twin Faux Calligraphy.
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Have you wanted to start hand lettering for a long time, but feel overwhelmed by the abundance of offers and find the instructions too difficult? Don't worry! We have summarised all the relevant information and free materials for getting started on one page.
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Brush Pen & Fineliner
Blended Lettering Set
The new set from Tanja “Frau Hölle” Cappell for lettering with the blending technique. Available in two color variants.
Available in various colours
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€35.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Blended Lettering Set + Aquarelle paper
Only for a short time: Learn new handlettering techniques with the Blended Lettering Set + Aquarelle Paper
Available in various colours
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€44.80
Paper & More
Bristol paper
Bright white drawing paper for illustrations, drawings, sketches and much more, 25 sheets
Size selectable
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€7.60
€6.30
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke color set of 10
With elastic tip for variable line widths – from very narrow to very wide. Water-based pigment ink. All 10 colors in one set.
€33.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke Color single colors
With elastic tip for variable line widths – from very narrow to very wide. Hard tip, especially suitable for small writings. Water-based pigment ink available in 9 colors.
Available in various colours
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€3.30
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke hard tip single
With elastic tip for variable line widths – from very narrow to very wide. Hard tip, especially suitable for small writings.
€3.30
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke neon set of 6
Vibrant lettering and dynamic illustrations with variable stroke widths thanks to flexible brush tip. Six different neon colors available.
€11.88
€19.80
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke Neon single colors
Vibrant lettering and dynamic illustrations with variable stroke widths thanks to flexible brush tip. Six different neon colors available.
Available in various colours
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€1.97
€3.30
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke Pastel for black paper
Fudenosuke Pastel with 5 trendy pastel colors + white with a great chalk look. with an elastic tip for variability in line width.
Available in various colours
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€3.30
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke Pastel for black paper set of 6
Fudenosuke Pastel with 5 trendy pastel colors + white with a great chalk look. with an elastic tip for variability in line width.
€19.80
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke soft tip single
With elastic tip for variable line widths – from very narrow to very wide. Soft tip especially suitable for larger writings.
€3.30
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Fudenosuke twin soft tip single
With two elastic tips for variable line width. – from very narrow to very wide. Two soft tip especially suitable for larger writings.
€4.90
Pencils
Ki-Monogatari recycled pencil
The eco-friendly pencils of the Ki-Monogatari series
Hardness selectable
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€13.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Lettering Set "Advanced"
Take your letterings to the next level with this set of lettering material.
€33.30
€19.00
Eraser
Limited Edition MONO graph + MONO eraser pastel
Limited set of MONO graph and MONO eraser in 6 special pastel colors
Available in various colours
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€9.10
Pencils
MONO 100 set of 12
Top quality pencil with superb varnish finish, available in 17 degrees of hardness. Offers unusual contrast due to extra dark, high density graphite lead.
Hardness selectable
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€31.20
Pencils
MONO 100 set of 12
Top quality pencil with superb varnish finish, available in 17 degrees of hardness. Offers unusual contrast due to extra dark, high density graphite lead.
€30.00
Mechanical Pencils
MONO graph 05
Mechanical pencil with eraser is available in attractive design and 10 different colors. Long metal refill ideal for drawing using a ruler or template.
Available in various colours
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€7.50
Pencils
MONO pencil + eraser set of 6
Drawing set for beginners and the advanced. Contents: 6 pencils with high-quality graphite leads (1 x 2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B) and one eraser pen MONO zero with a round tip (2.3 mm diameter).
€18.80
Eraser
MONO plastic eraser
The truely classic eraser from Japan - launched in 1969 in the Japanese market. MONO eraser is available in the three sizes XS, M and L.
Size selectable
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€1.30
Webshop products
Tokubetsu box handlettering for beginners
It is never too late to be creative. Start now with hand lettering, the art of beautiful writing. Everything you need to get started is included in the Tokubetsu box at an attractive introductory price.
€29.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen 6 pieces set
ABT Dual Brush Pen with two tips (brush tip + fine tip): Fruity colors for handlettering, watercoloring and illustrations. Now available in 2 new sets of 6
Available in various colours
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€21.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen 6er Set Customized
Personalize your own Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen Set of 6!
Available in various colours
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€25.20
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen Galaxy Colors
Set of 10 water-based colors to create infinite galaxies
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€42.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen marker case
All 107 ABT Dual Brush pens + blender pen in handy marker case
€450.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen Marker Desktop Organizer with 107 colors + blender
With the Tombow Desktop Organizer your desk will finally look organized again!
€450.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen set of 10
ABT Dual Brush Pen with two tips for maximum creativity. Water-based colours for colouring your mangas. Two different sets available.
Available in various colours
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€42.00
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen set of 12
With two tips (brush tip + fine tip) for maximum creativity. Water-based colours for handlettering, watercoloring and illustrations. 4 different sets of 12 available.
Available in various colours
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€50.40
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen set of 18
With two tips (brush tip + fine tip) for maximum creativity. Water-based colors for handlettering, watercoloring and illustrations. 4 different sets of 18 available.
Available in various colours
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€75.60
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen set of 6
With two tips (brush tip + fine tip) for maximum creativity. Water-based colours for handlettering, watercoloring and illustrations. Different sets of 6 available.
Packaging size selectable
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€25.20
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen single colors
With two tips (brush tip + fine tip) for maximum creativity. Water-based colors for handlettering, watercoloring and illustrations. Available in 107 colors + Blender.
Available in various colours
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€4.20
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen Watercolor Manga Set
Elements in harmony: Experience the manga sets with 6 Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pens and a water brush. Available in four different sets.
Available in various colours
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€19.90
Brush Pen & Fineliner
Urban Lettering Set
Discover the Urban Lettering Set: Create modern lettering! With our Fudenosuke Brush Pens, an ABT Dual Brush Pen and a Water Tank Brush for watercolor effects.
€24.90
Paper & More
Water Brush single
Refillable water tank brush is a practical tool for watercolour techniques, especially in combination with water-based Brush Pens like the ABT Dual Brush Pen. 3 different brush tips available.
Brush tip selectable
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€8.20
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