Beginner Brush Lettering | 5 Handlettering Mistakes You Might Be Making | How to Hand Letter

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  • Опубликовано: 5 дек 2024

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  • @erie3746
    @erie3746 6 лет назад +779

    I was taught when doing cursive that you shouldn't lift your pen between letters so I never thought I was doing that wrong until now. Thanks so much for your help!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад +145

      Yes! That is true for formal cursive, but hand lettering is kind of different. It's like a combination of a freestyle cursive but adding in the thick downstrokes and the thin upstrokes... because of that factor, it's helpful to break up your strokes so that you can refocus on how hard you are supposed to be pushing! At the beginning, it can be hard to transition from thick to thin strokes without that little pause. If you were just doing cursive with a pencil or regular pen, you wouldn't have to lift up your pen though - I hope that makes sense!

    • @vivaciouslyla9294
      @vivaciouslyla9294 6 лет назад +17

      Hey! Quick question. What is the name of that green pen you used in the very beginning? Can I find it on Amazon?
      Also, thank you for creating such a helpful and candid video!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  5 лет назад +13

      Thank you!! I seem to never get notified of reply comments... only the 1st comment people make! But yes Marvy uchida colorin brush markers - I love them so much!

    • @danielacardoza2400
      @danielacardoza2400 4 года назад +1

      FRR when I do calligraphy that rule triggers my fight or flight mode if that made sense

    • @Who.is.that.girl_
      @Who.is.that.girl_ 4 года назад

      Sm!

  • @nataliesoutlet
    @nataliesoutlet 6 лет назад +2329

    can i please get your handwriting?!!! ahhhh thank you!!

  • @jeanaantoine5014
    @jeanaantoine5014 6 лет назад +1917

    i learned brushpen calligraphy with a really cheap eyeliner that is less than a dollar xD

    • @km-123
      @km-123 6 лет назад +53

      omg fam,,,,,,, same

    • @jeanaantoine5014
      @jeanaantoine5014 6 лет назад +71

      i think i like it better than other black brushpens since eyeliners are pretty opaque :3

    • @km-123
      @km-123 6 лет назад +63

      Miss Option yeah! plus it's easier for me to control and my work looks a lot better with it than when i use brush pens. it's also really cheap, and as a broke college student, it's honestly heaven for me.

    • @UndulyNoted
      @UndulyNoted 6 лет назад +19

      What brand?!?

    • @moon-ys9dc
      @moon-ys9dc 6 лет назад +7

      Same tho haha

  • @sara-uz5wp
    @sara-uz5wp 5 лет назад +58

    trust her when she says it takes time to get used to your brush pen, and it takes a lot of practice. it took me a week to get used to the brush pen and i’m still continuing to practice my calligraphy. practice really does make perfect

  • @TinaBHuynh85
    @TinaBHuynh85 4 года назад +13

    "Comparison is the thief of joy" I LOVE THAT

  • @StudioPashnada
    @StudioPashnada 7 лет назад +531

    That number five is the death of creativity of every sort.
    Good video.

  • @vireshchopra8471
    @vireshchopra8471 7 лет назад +1019

    I think where I lack is my strokes are sometimes shaky and that just ruins everythinh

  • @ShaynaLloyd
    @ShaynaLloyd 7 лет назад +341

    Your lettering is just so beautiful! Love your point about sped up lettering, I'm trying to learn and it's slow going 😂

  • @wolfieangie
    @wolfieangie 5 лет назад +710

    “do not compare yourself to others”
    me: PREACH
    also me: looks at my handwriting compared to hers
    i’m okay 🙂

    • @hunny5201
      @hunny5201 5 лет назад +3

      wolfieangie blinkkk 😄😄

    • @pacitas927
      @pacitas927 4 года назад +1

      Lol

    • @-kat
      @-kat 4 года назад

      I was literally practicing hand lettering while watching her, and when it got to that part I just compared myself like 🤦‍♀️

    • @jeongbread1712
      @jeongbread1712 3 года назад

      Blink!!!

    • @wolfieangie
      @wolfieangie 3 года назад

      @@jeongbread1712 yess lol

  • @JupiKitten
    @JupiKitten 6 лет назад +2

    #4 and #5 are so true of any creative enterprise. I can't tell you how many times I've had to tell people to just keep practicing, don't be discouraged by someone who's been drawing for years and years especially when you are just starting out! They didn't start out at the level they are at, and I promise expensive supplies are not a shortcut. I'm really glad you brought this one up.

  • @amytangerine
    @amytangerine 6 лет назад +663

    Love your tips and positivity! This came up as recommended for me!

  • @MakeupMobster
    @MakeupMobster 6 лет назад +299

    I feel like this is so much harder when you’re a lefty!!!

    • @smblksuper
      @smblksuper 5 лет назад +12

      I do hand painted signs and pinstriping and im Lefty also it is actually easier for leftys Because of the forward Slant of the letters

    • @sultanahmed6351
      @sultanahmed6351 5 лет назад +4

      You guyz are so right😎

    • @sultanahmed6351
      @sultanahmed6351 5 лет назад +7

      @@smblksuper lefties rule!😁

    • @charlenejo2490
      @charlenejo2490 5 лет назад +2

      It is, at least for me.

    • @idkwhatusernametoputman
      @idkwhatusernametoputman 5 лет назад +6

      Sultan Ahmed RIGHTIES AND LEFTIES RULE ✋🤚

  • @clementiefreya
    @clementiefreya 5 лет назад +33

    8:12 My face was stuck in a position where I just opened my mouth and opened my eyes wide open for 5 seconds straight when I saw purple ink coming out of a gray artline stix

  • @luellahobson2865
    @luellahobson2865 6 лет назад +2

    Just started learning modern calligraphy. I got super excited to be able to make the letter “a”. It was awesome. Those basic strokes are critical. Thank you so much for your time.

  • @Arinaretina
    @Arinaretina 7 лет назад +72

    I got a little notebook when I started hand lettering, to practice in class (ha i know :)) and looking back I'm just really proud of how far I've come. Thanks for making this!

    • @kaizzenite
      @kaizzenite 6 лет назад +1

      Same here. Still do!

    • @hannajallem1932
      @hannajallem1932 5 лет назад +1

      Same hahahaha. I specifically put the date i made them.

  • @jessicahinz4693
    @jessicahinz4693 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for not pushing expensive brands/materials. I love that you show hand lettering with crayola markers, gel pens, etc. Thanks so much!!

  • @ri_xo85
    @ri_xo85 7 лет назад +149

    Thank you so much for posting this video. Many hand letterers and calligraphy people make it look so effortless, so when I see my work it looks like chicken scratch. Thank you for sharing :) I feel better now :)

  • @laurianecave4130
    @laurianecave4130 6 лет назад +19

    Practice really is the key. I'm a beginner at hand lettering and wanted to try differents pens. I bought one tombow dual brush and was disappointed because I didn't like it. But I kept trying and after months of practice (not every day but from time to time), I think I'm beginning to understand how to write with it.
    I'm also a lefty so I don't know if I'm having more difficulties than a right handed person 😅
    Anyway, thank you for the tips!

  • @stringtheori4532
    @stringtheori4532 5 лет назад +3

    As someone literally two days into hand lettering/calligraphy, this video was a HUGE help. The rest look interesting as well! I will be subscribing, watching more, and keep this video in particular up when practicing. Thank you!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  5 лет назад +1

      That is so kind of you to share (I really appreciate it!!) & I’m glad it was helpful for you! I hope your lettering is going well! You can do it!

  • @colleend80
    @colleend80 4 года назад +2

    I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU. I wanted to start hand lettering for a while, but it always looked intimidating and overwhelming, so I never started. Thanks to you, I feel that it is possible. 💖💖💖

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  4 года назад

      You are so welcome! I am so glad to hear that you are going to give it a try... you can do it!

  • @HanafiIshak
    @HanafiIshak 7 лет назад +184

    i've been practicing​ hand lettering for months now.. for some reason, i find it sooo difficult on thin stroke using brush pen like Tombow dual brush or Koi brush pen.. Only fudenosuke pen works well for me at this moment. U make it soooo easy.. i just cant figure out what else to do. :(

    • @cottonhxney
      @cottonhxney 6 лет назад +28

      Hanafi Ishak you might also want to try harder tip brushes first to try and get the thin strokes. Soft tips are harder to control and get a thin up stroke without being shaky

    • @meganchan9852
      @meganchan9852 6 лет назад +6

      I had the same problem. Keep practicing your basic strokes and you will begin to see progress in your thin and thick strokes!

    • @EmmaEvalynn
      @EmmaEvalynn 6 лет назад +3

      Lift very lightly it was hard for me too but now I'm so much better

    • @triciat-b3972
      @triciat-b3972 6 лет назад

      Just keep on doing it ! Labour of love

    • @monicacreates
      @monicacreates 6 лет назад +1

      How you hold your pen makes a big difference.

  • @pampam3144
    @pampam3144 6 лет назад +1

    I agree, comparison of your old to your new is actually hilarious!! I still have a LONG way to go, but looking back at when I started, I've made huge leaps! It makes me feel a lot better about where I'm going and makes me want to keep going!

  • @charlenemock333
    @charlenemock333 2 года назад +3

    I love calligraphy and have been wanting to learn it for years now and then finally doing it. I have watched so many videos on calligraphy and they either confuse you or they just don't know how to teach another person and it shows in their videos. You are a gifted and natural teacher. I subscribed instantly after just watching you for a few seconds. Thank you so very much for making the videos and for being such an excellent teacher.

  • @lekeishajackson3131
    @lekeishajackson3131 6 лет назад +1

    This was a really great video! “I will not compare myself to strangers on the internet!” Wow that’s good! And it’s so simple but I think we’ve all done it at least once. Like you said we have no clue how much time they’ve spent on perfecting their craft. Awesome! I needed that refresher!

  • @madhvisingh6617
    @madhvisingh6617 6 лет назад +6

    Your tips have made my brush lettering many times better than before. I was making the mistake of not lifting the pen. But now that I have corrected it, I can seriously see a marked improvement. Thanks for this video.

  • @ohgoosey6233
    @ohgoosey6233 6 лет назад +1

    I've been doing handlettering for a while, but I stopped doing it, sadly. But now I want to start with it just again, because it makes me feel calm and I get rid of stress or anything. And those tips are really useful! Thanks a lot, keep up the good work... and the lovely drawings!

  • @juniperays
    @juniperays 6 лет назад +3

    i was writing slow at first and i thought i was doing it wrong so i started writing fast. i was writing each stroke individually then i starting writing in a whole stroke. basically, this video made me realise that i should trust my gut more. thanks so much!!!

  • @heenashekhar7665
    @heenashekhar7665 4 года назад +1

    You are awesome.
    i sometimes think to just caliigraph away without practicing ..
    i am your biggest fan ..
    you r the best calligrapher in world...

  • @allthingsmia898
    @allthingsmia898 7 лет назад +36

    Perfect I posted this because I’m up at 1:30 and I was practicing my hand lettering 😀

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  7 лет назад +1

      Story of my life, too! haha! Thanks for watching!

    • @mollycahill102
      @mollycahill102 6 лет назад

      All Things Mia STOP ITS HALF ONE NOW AND IM DOING IT

    • @sparkle0859
      @sparkle0859 5 лет назад

      I was up until 3:30 practicing lol

    • @vee1140
      @vee1140 5 лет назад +1

      Sparkle08 it’s 4:15 here ;-; pulling an all-nighter for school. it started two weeks ago and i have already done two all-nighters. have t finished my essay but I did learn how to make an origami fish!... i am procrastinating so ig I’ll work now😂:((

  • @anu1329
    @anu1329 5 лет назад +1

    Your video is so helpful.. I am terrible at strokes and I am really trying, but now I know where I am making mistakes.. thank you so much !

  • @fred-bv4zv
    @fred-bv4zv 5 лет назад +6

    I ordered my first brush pens and they are coming in tomorrow!! 🥳🤪

  • @19nora53
    @19nora53 6 лет назад +2

    Beautiful! I’m a rock painter and really need help with writing nicely so I started looking at all the tutorials on RUclips and I’ve found yours to be the best one so far! Thank you course I write like a left handed chicken right now but I’m still gonna give this a try! Thanks again!!

  • @TiagoNatanael
    @TiagoNatanael 7 лет назад +12

    I struggle with the 5 step!
    Thanks for sharing this tips!!!

  • @len17948
    @len17948 4 года назад +1

    More than calligraphy, I was focused on how soothing your voice is. So relaxing listening to you. Loved the advise, to not compare yourself with strangers on the internet. ❤

  • @justjailibee
    @justjailibee 5 лет назад +11

    I remembered watching this video when I still don't have brushpens.. And the purpose of watching is bcs it's so satisfying.... But now I'm back bcs I've afford my very first brushpens and I'm learning calli for real nsjdjs

  • @rachelethridge1976
    @rachelethridge1976 7 лет назад +1

    I've never seen anyone else using the Marvy Uchida Colorin for brush lettering. I picked up three different packs of them (pastel, natural, and primary) and I really like them. It's is so nice to see someone else using them since most videos feature Tombows.

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  7 лет назад

      Yes!! I totally agree! I bought them not knowing what they were, but couldn't pass up the colors and they turned out to be one of my very favorites! Thanks for watching!

  • @NoCallerId123
    @NoCallerId123 6 лет назад +4

    Your talk about comparison motivated me a lot. I compared myself to others who draw my style and though every one who sees my art says its really beautiful i feel like i would stop comparing now. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😁😁😁😁

  • @alexisc8834
    @alexisc8834 6 лет назад +1

    i practice almost every day and fit in hand lettering whenever i can. i have a whole sketchbook dedicated for hand lettering. practice definitely helps especially when wanting to learn how to do something new. 😁

  • @Swiftiesontheloose1387
    @Swiftiesontheloose1387 6 лет назад +5

    Great Tips! Thank you. I'm new to lettering and it's not easy, but it's beautiful!

  • @ashleyjanclark
    @ashleyjanclark 6 лет назад +1

    This video helped me crack the code to handlettering! Instant improvement with these tips, especially the point about lifting your pen! I'm off to take advantage of your sale! Yay!! And THANKS!!

  • @KalityDsgn
    @KalityDsgn 6 лет назад +54

    The reason why write so fast is that my hand is too shaky! I know I'm not meant to be an artist, but man, I like hand lettering a lot, even though all of my creations end up looking terrible bc of my innate disadvantage :/

    • @sitilula
      @sitilula 6 лет назад

      true!

    • @ItalianHomeChef
      @ItalianHomeChef 5 лет назад +8

      Actually your shaky hand is perfect for landscape artwork! Nature doesn't have "straight" lines. Look at mountains, tree branches, rocks; you can create magic.

    • @nonnnniss
      @nonnnniss 5 лет назад

      sameeee, my hand shake a lot im so used to write fast 😭

    • @tiramisu9528
      @tiramisu9528 5 лет назад

      anxiety problems (me including)

    • @worstusernameintheworld9871
      @worstusernameintheworld9871 3 года назад

      three years late, but I only draw lines fast bECAUSE I'm an artist. It's actually an artist's techniques to draw lines and curves fast to avoid making them shaky, ever see why check marks are almost always smooth than slowly drawing on an underline?
      The issue is that lettering is different, slowing down can help make it easier to switch from a hard to a soft brush stroke, it's a complete different technique than what's taught for lineart based artwork. As someone who did cartoons and manga art before lettering (and has shaky hands), it's a pain to write slowly.

  • @alexia-rj1fw
    @alexia-rj1fw 3 года назад

    This literally helped me! When you said that you should go really slow when hand lettering, I did it and I saw MAJOR improvement on my writing. Thank you so much!

  • @lizzyrose7342
    @lizzyrose7342 6 лет назад +7

    This is exactly the encouragement that I need!! I’m at the stage where I can letter, but I just hate my handwriting and keep finding myself throwing away perfectly good words because “they’re not good enough”. Thank you so much!! Also, I also frayed my tombows in the first week because of printer paper ;)

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад +2

      Thank you so much for sharing! I totally understand - it took me a long time to quit picking apart every individual letter and just take the entire piece for what it is! It is definitely a process but a super rewarding one! Thanks for watching! (and ugh to the paper! I feel like tomboys should come with their own paper! Haha!)

    • @lizzyrose7342
      @lizzyrose7342 6 лет назад

      How to Hand Letter haha they should!! Thanks for replying!!

    • @diptinema5613
      @diptinema5613 6 лет назад

      Lizzy Rose

    • @linited
      @linited 6 лет назад

      Literally just started mucking around hand lettering and frayed my exxy tombow =_=. Is there a way to fix it?

  • @emipark210
    @emipark210 6 лет назад +1

    I like going through my old bullet journal headers and comparing them to now. It's crazy how much difference a year will make!

  • @alyssaj5438
    @alyssaj5438 7 лет назад +17

    The Marvy Uchida Colorin's look so nice!!

  • @janntonic
    @janntonic 6 лет назад +1

    This is a great post. Thank you so much for the tips and the encouragement. I’m brand new to hand lettering and watching you or others do it so quickly and effortlessly frustrated me because I didn’t think I was doing it correctly, or that All of my practicing was just wasting time. Your “real time” lettering was a HUGE help for me. :)

  • @sandramujica6349
    @sandramujica6349 5 лет назад +87

    I'm a left handed, and when i do lettering sometimes it smudges😢 so BE HAPPY YOUR RIGTH HANDED im not mad 😬🔥🌵

    • @susila1103
      @susila1103 5 лет назад +2

      Sammeeee i am left handed too

    • @clockofdestiny159
      @clockofdestiny159 5 лет назад +6

      Woahhh... I never thought about the struggle before..now i am grateful😊😊

    • @boluayeni2886
      @boluayeni2886 5 лет назад +4

      Brands have brush pens specifically for lefties

    • @susila1103
      @susila1103 5 лет назад +1

      @@boluayeni2886 really? Ok im gonna check them out thanks for the info ^ω^ʕ•ε•ʔ❤💕

    • @ev-l
      @ev-l 5 лет назад +3

      I haven't tried a lot of hand lettering but in general when I write or draw as a left handed person, with for example gel pens, I angle my paper and shift my supporting point away from my wrist. Maybe try to think back to how you would write on a white board and see if you use any special techniques that you can use elsewhere as well. 😊

  • @ChristinaFromFlint
    @ChristinaFromFlint 6 лет назад +1

    I'm so happy that RUclips suggested this vid! I love #5, especially as a beginner! It's hard to remember that we dont know how many times someone tried to write something perfectly BEFORE they posted it! "No comparisons with strangers on the internet!" YESSSSSSSS! You've earned a new sub in me!!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching & commenting! I TOTALLY agree! It's so hard not to compare or think everything someone does is perfect all of the time! But we are all at different levels and having different types of days (like my over caffeinated days my lettering is all kinds of crazy! Ha!) so I'm all about progress not perfection! Thanks again!

  • @sarak843
    @sarak843 5 лет назад +79

    When ur watching this video , and dont even have a brushpen

    • @galaxy9310
      @galaxy9310 4 года назад +1

      Somebody said in the comment that they use eyeliner, and it is pretty cheap and it seems to be working fine so maybe buy an eyeliner instead?

    • @anwithaaruva9642
      @anwithaaruva9642 4 года назад +2

      You can use any cone tip marker and it works really well

    • @angrybook_
      @angrybook_ 3 года назад +1

      You can also use Crayola which are like 25 for 2 dollars or less so you can buy that

  • @ashleighc4624
    @ashleighc4624 6 лет назад +1

    The comparison comment is so true. I am guilty of watching video of video and inspiration quickly turns to comparison. The sped up videos do make it look effortless and I loved how you slowed it down and did it in real time. I think that really helps people see that it takes time. This video was so helpful in breaking down misconceptions! I learned so much! Lift your pen! Who knew? Haha.

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад +1

      Yes! Thank you so much for watching! And I am definitely going to try and add more realtime lettering into my videos! It's so hard to do an entire video in realtime because sometimes I have an hour of footage that would be so incredibly boring to watch in realtime - but I will try to add more clips in to show it for at least a little bit! Thank you for commenting!

  • @jocelyneespinoza2534
    @jocelyneespinoza2534 6 лет назад +111

    Omg I thought you were supposed to write a word in one

    • @waceabi
      @waceabi 6 лет назад +7

      same :v
      Learn new thing everyday

    • @anna-wu6gm
      @anna-wu6gm 6 лет назад +34

      Jocelyne Espinoza i think its because that’s called cursive, its a common misconception that cursive=lettering but it ain’t

    • @elliottlondon7494
      @elliottlondon7494 5 лет назад +2

      annaa ! Ik this is late but that’s what I thought before I saw this video, because I have excellent cursive (I learned it before print) so I thought I was supposed to do brush lettering the same way. This explains why it was so hard 😅

  • @cassandraanderson3314
    @cassandraanderson3314 6 лет назад +1

    I wanted to step up my bullet journaling by hand lettering and you videos are awesome and motivational! Subscribed cause I want to see more and get better!

  • @charlenejo2490
    @charlenejo2490 5 лет назад +3

    I bought a Bristol board pad. It works great for lettering.

  • @LLLadySSS
    @LLLadySSS 5 лет назад

    Seeing you write everything like that is so satisfying

  • @JCLO119
    @JCLO119 7 лет назад +12

    What pens are you using at the very beginning I love the blue and green.
    I think these are sold separately.
    Thank you!!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  7 лет назад +5

      The very first pen (green one) is the Marvy Uchida Colorin brush markers - I LOVE them! They're linked below and I first found them at Michaels!

  • @COAHW727
    @COAHW727 6 лет назад

    I love that saying..."Comparison is the thief of joy" great video!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад +1

      Yes! Such a true statement! Thank you so much & thanks for watching!

  • @agolden999
    @agolden999 7 лет назад +7

    can you use tombow dual bruhes more?

  • @Mel-gg3xg
    @Mel-gg3xg 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your honesty in this video! I feel like this advice also goes for any art videos. I want to be versatile in art and so I'm always watching videos on different art mediums and crafts. I would get caught up in the "I have to have the nice expensive tools like them to make my art better" thinking but I realize it doesn't matter if I don't practice. Something about artist making art with less expensive tools is so much more thrilling and cool! I love that you use both Crayola and Tombo markers :)

  • @UGAgradRN
    @UGAgradRN 6 лет назад +16

    People always compliment my penmanship, but being a lefty makes lettering so difficult :( I just bought some pens, but it’s tough to push vs pull!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад +4

      Oh I hear you! I tried lettering as a lefty for a few days because I had so many people asking about it! You guys definitely have an additional challenge but I've heard that the biggest/simplest thing is to just go reallllly slow. Good luck!

    • @yssuhh
      @yssuhh 6 лет назад +3

      I know right! I’m also a lefty and I’ve been practicing for about 3 months but I still get some difficulties :(

    • @yumekomomobami828
      @yumekomomobami828 6 лет назад +1

      @@yssuhh I'm a lefty but if you are innate in cursive or calligraphy, that will be a very big advantages

    • @triciat-b3972
      @triciat-b3972 6 лет назад

      It's not easy for a right-hander either !!

    • @GabykzB
      @GabykzB 5 лет назад

      I’m a calligraphyst and lettering has been so easy for me, I’m right handed✍🏼but the really difficult time, came when I had to do calligraphy in an Intuous pad with the Intuous Pro Pen😩 it taked a lot of time and practice to make a progress 🖥⌨️🙆🏻‍♀️

  • @AScrapOfKindness
    @AScrapOfKindness 6 лет назад

    Hands down, this is the most honest and helpful video on this subject. Thank you for sharing.

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад

      Thank you so much! I almost never even posted this video because it was a blog post for a while and it was so wordy that I never really knew how to share on here! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! And thanks for watching!

  • @annerikeh7283
    @annerikeh7283 7 лет назад +7

    Thanks for sharing these tips! Question: The HP Premium Choice Laserjet paper is not available in my country (The Netherlands). Do you know if there is some other paper that can be compared with the HP paper?

    • @harumi44
      @harumi44 7 лет назад

      Annerike h same here in Hong Kong~ can't find this HP LaserJet paper line in even the largest retailer stationery store…

    • @alyssaj5438
      @alyssaj5438 7 лет назад

      I use Rhodia paper- I think it works well with the markers because I've been using it for a month and haven't seen any fraying yet :)

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  7 лет назад +1

      Yes, I would just look for anything that is labeled as a marker paper at your arts store OR if you have some kind of print/copy center, you could go there and ask for whatever their smoothest paper is. The goal is just smooth paper, but doesn't necessarily have to be this one! This one is just what's easily available to me where I live :) Hope that helps!

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  7 лет назад +1

      Yes, I would just look for anything that is labeled as a marker paper at your arts store OR if you have some kind of print/copy center, you could go there and ask for whatever their smoothest paper is. The goal is just smooth paper, but doesn't necessarily have to be this one! This one is just what's easily available to me where I live :) Hope that helps!

    • @annerikeh7283
      @annerikeh7283 7 лет назад

      Thanks for your reaction Alyssa and HowtoHandLetter. I am gonna ask for smooth paper by a copy store because marker paper is pretty expensive and Rhodia paper is not available here or also expensive.

  • @deefee701
    @deefee701 5 лет назад

    Just found you and subscribed! Wow, this is where all the other people are who love pens, lettering and decorating!

  • @emilymatczak6180
    @emilymatczak6180 7 лет назад +5

    At 7:09, what are those 3 pens on the side (blue, green, and pink)?

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад +1

      They are the Marvy uchida colorin makers! Love them!

    • @lindseyemberton5286
      @lindseyemberton5286 6 лет назад +1

      How to Hand Letter can you tell me what packager these colors are in? For example “brights” or “naturals”. Thanks so much! You produce such beautiful videos!!

  • @cecilleespiritu3554
    @cecilleespiritu3554 6 лет назад

    You are such a good teacher, encourager and communicator. God bless you even more

  • @slowlane68
    @slowlane68 5 лет назад +5

    I want to follow you on Instagram but there’s so many “How to hand letter”. How can I know?

    • @urmom-qp6zm
      @urmom-qp6zm 4 года назад

      Her description box has her insta account

  • @triciat-b3972
    @triciat-b3972 6 лет назад +1

    Brilliant. I have been a calligrapher for years, 30+, but using broad-edge steel pens. I have also had a go at using steel pointed-tip pens to do copperplate or spencerian, but never used these lovely brush-pens for that style, even though I had a few! All of the things you said applies to broad-edge calligraphy (and to learning anything). Good to meet a fellow 'labourer' on the road to mastery ! Thank you for sharing.

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад

      Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and kind comment! That is amazing that you've been doing calligraphy for so long! I bet you have done some amazing pieces of art! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @curlgurl3617
    @curlgurl3617 6 лет назад +30

    It’s funny how she wrote practice makes progress instead of perfect

    • @aliyah2824
      @aliyah2824 6 лет назад +17

      Curl Gurl its not funny? i mean it makes a lot of sense

    • @GabykzB
      @GabykzB 5 лет назад +8

      aliyah Yes! Because even with practice, maybe some people won’t make lettering perfect, but obiously and for sure, they’ll make a lot of progress💟✍🏼☑️

    • @curlgurl3617
      @curlgurl3617 5 лет назад +7

      Well sorry
      I happened to think it was a bit funny
      Because a lot of people will say that practice makes perfect to boost peoples spirits and make them practice more
      She said progress which is true but that’s not usually what people would say
      😐

    • @GabykzB
      @GabykzB 5 лет назад +5

      Curl Gurl Yes! And it’s all fine, just was for you to know the reason😊 Practice makes perfect is a super famous quote, but iS a little difficult to write perfect letters, don’t you think so?☺️

    • @curlgurl3617
      @curlgurl3617 5 лет назад +3

      GabykzB yeah
      It’s all good I’m just really defensive tee hee 😂

  • @archanakhurana999
    @archanakhurana999 5 лет назад +1

    I am 12 and I started doing brush pen lettering a while ago and I started off with tombow dual brush pens because in the beginning they really help to get thick and thin strokes once your hand is set ot the grip! I guess everyone has different views about products. #love u and ur videos😘

  • @janice8878
    @janice8878 6 лет назад +1

    Yesterday I just started doing calligraphy as a hobby and I practiced a lot and today I definitely improved😁

  • @thchie
    @thchie 6 лет назад +1

    thank you for your wonderful tips and how you spread positivity, i almost fell down after times and times trying to improve my strokes but now i know practising is the key ❤️ lots of love

  • @Sithean
    @Sithean 6 лет назад +1

    Your kind manner, clear explanations and positive attitude really made this a great video. You have a lovely handwriting, and I thank you so much for sharing these tips! I have subscribed!

  • @happy.mess2545
    @happy.mess2545 6 лет назад

    This video is gold... especially the last one. Comparison kills souls.

  • @VialDesigns
    @VialDesigns 4 года назад +1

    These are some of the best advice I’ve seen for beginners 🙌🏼💕

  • @miimiibaybee1554
    @miimiibaybee1554 6 лет назад +1

    you make this look effortless! your letters are so uniform and absolutely gorgeous. I could watch you brushlettering all day long

  • @mamucatstationery
    @mamucatstationery 5 лет назад +2

    Such good tips! One of my goals for this year was to improve my lettering and experiment, I have improved so far. I hope to improve some more!

  • @sharingtimeagain
    @sharingtimeagain 5 лет назад +2

    This video is so informative. Knowing videos are sped up alone is worth the listen. I really fell for the faster movements.

  • @schminimini4353
    @schminimini4353 6 лет назад +1

    I was definitely too fast at first as I genuinely didn't know the videos are so much sped up. Thanks for that insight, so helpful!!

  • @dbamp
    @dbamp 6 лет назад

    Your voice and writing are just so soothing and I could honestly watch your videos all day long

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  6 лет назад

      Aw thank you so much! And thanks for watching!

  • @santoshirabattin7244
    @santoshirabattin7244 6 лет назад

    Hi, I am a beginner to hand lettering and I did not know which video to refer....my friend recommended this channel n it is soo good subed u....n yes u made me realise not to copy other hand letters

  • @roxiedoes7894
    @roxiedoes7894 6 лет назад +1

    I just found your channel and subscribed! You are blowing my mind right now! Your hand writing is so beautiful, it’s exactly what I aspire to!

  • @cn5233
    @cn5233 4 года назад +1

    I love this! Thank you for the encouragement. I’ve recently bought brush pens and I can’t stop wanting to do more calligraphy!!

  • @janicebradford9780
    @janicebradford9780 5 лет назад

    Oops it sent too soon. Thanks so much for taking the time out to help us. I kept backing up the video to hear the name of your website. Finally got it and then you mentioned it again at the end. I can’t wait yo share this video. Thanks again for spending the day to help a beginner.

  • @Oakbaye
    @Oakbaye 4 года назад +1

    Great video ! Thanks for all your tips. I can't be more agree with you about "Comparison" ! I do art for years and just started calligraphy and for both comparison is the worst thing to do. It's different from inspiring when you run out of idea but comparing your work with others kill the joy as you said and burn all motivation to improve yourself.
    Gotta watch your other videos ❤❤❤

  • @nagikokiyohara
    @nagikokiyohara 6 лет назад +2

    This was really helpful for me. Thank you for sharing your experience and making it so warm and accessible!

  • @marleynicholson3189
    @marleynicholson3189 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for the tips and positive reinforcement! I’m ready to try and conquer letting again now!

  • @ghostcat2467
    @ghostcat2467 5 лет назад

    Your penmanship is gorgeous!

  • @paulimanz8514
    @paulimanz8514 6 лет назад +1

    This Video was very helpful for me. I think you chose a good way to tell us that every lettering pro had been a noob like me and many others.
    First I only wrote fake calligraphy because I hadn't had any type of brush pens, but a few weeks ago I get some pens. I'm not very good at all, because the thin up strokes were send form hell, but this video helps me to keep being motivated.
    Ty 💫

  • @ankylosaruswrecks3189
    @ankylosaruswrecks3189 6 лет назад +1

    I am so thankful I stumbled upon your video. This is wonderful and I can't wait to check out your Instagram and blog. I have been doing calligraphy with dip pens, nib pens and chisel markers for over twenty years. I was recently gifted to sets of brush pens and I can't for the life of me figure them out. There's an old dog, new tricks joke here somewhere. But I finally feel hopeful that I can learn to use these brush pens and maybe become as comfortable as I am with my 'old fashioned nibs.' Thank you so much?

  • @daffelton
    @daffelton 6 лет назад

    your lettering is so mesmerising i had to rewind some parts of the video to listen to what you said

  • @jeangreer6748
    @jeangreer6748 6 лет назад +1

    I found your 5 handlettering mistakes video very helpful and look forward to following you on RUclips.

  • @robertclanton2079
    @robertclanton2079 5 лет назад

    Watched the video without sound and I learned a great deal. Great Inspirational quote at the end about comparison stealing our joy.

  • @andreagarriott9956
    @andreagarriott9956 6 лет назад

    Your kind heart really shines through in this video. Thank you for sharing!

  • @diywithannemarie794
    @diywithannemarie794 6 лет назад +1

    I found your video extremely helpful and loved seeing you write in real time! Thank you!!! -side note - I LOVE your writing

  • @voltavita645
    @voltavita645 4 года назад

    Thank you for your positivity!! Beautiful work☺️

  • @teretrigo24
    @teretrigo24 5 лет назад

    THE BEST EXPLAINED VIDEO OF LETTERING EVER.

  • @sophiamchale1676
    @sophiamchale1676 6 лет назад

    YOU ARE AMAZING AT HAND LETTERING!!

  • @sumletters
    @sumletters 7 лет назад +2

    I love this! You make it so easy to understand, follow and see where/what I need to work on.. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @EricAndMirna
    @EricAndMirna 3 года назад

    Thank you for these pearls of wisdom!

  • @elisha_johnson
    @elisha_johnson 4 года назад +1

    Slow down this video as slow as it can go,
    it's absolutely HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gosulasrinivasulu1071
    @gosulasrinivasulu1071 3 года назад +1

    Your lettering style is super and attartive