Hand Lettering for Beginners: How to hold a brush pen

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This hand lettering tutorial is great if you are just learning lettering! In this hand lettering for beginners video, I will show you how to hold a brush pen the right way. So often there are many problems in hand lettering that could be solved if you hold a brush pen the right way. This is a sample of my Hand Lettering for Beginners workshop which is a simple online course where you'll learn all of the basics of hand lettering. #handlettering #brushlettering #handletteringforbeginners
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@yesimerin 8 месяцев назад

"The pen is doing the work, you're just guiding it" is going to change everything in my game. Thank you!

@luvurself7104 3 года назад

Im watching all these vids because I just ordered brush pens off Amazon and I really wanna learn chiligraphy

@ridaplayz2366 3 года назад

me too

@Keerthixme 2 года назад

Sameee

@mohammedeshan3h679 2 года назад

Same

@totallynotmisox 2 года назад

Same

@pinkipratimmandal3295 2 года назад

Me too

@sylviapeterson5291 3 года назад

I had been hitting a wall and this video really helped! I struggled with my transitions from thin to thick, particularly when drawing C, G, O, and lowercase A. I couldn't get a smooth transition until I watched this and realized I was holding my pen at the wrong angle. THANK YOU!

@Lauraisabelgonzalezart 5 лет назад

I can listen to you ALL DAY!

@brokenjade21 5 лет назад

Same here. Nice unintentional asmr.

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Aww thank you for saying that! 🤗

@pizzaaaaaaa2446 4 года назад

Yeah! She’s the best calligraphy master

@connieapao 4 года назад

@@EnsignInsights my daughter loves you too!

@chandrikakarusala8756 3 года назад

Agreed

@julietpang 4 года назад

Absolutely love your classes. Your spirit and person make the lessons very encouraging. Thank you.

@BluJean55 5 лет назад

OMGOSH!!! You’re one tip about holding your brush pen perpendicular to your downstrokes has helped me immensely!!! 😃 I’ve been struggling for months with saggy bottoms and couldn’t figure out why. Nobody could help me with this. They said that it was all about my pressure transitioning but when I tried your tip...magic! 🎉. I can’t thank you enough!!!💕😘

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Jeannie 5766 oh yay!!! It changes everything right?? I’m so happy this helped you!! Thanks for watching! 💕

@suniannian1604 5 лет назад

I know how to do lettering but I learn more because of this it helps me to improve more and my artwork in school is the no.1 to our class.. So thank you💜

@maysoonhal3556 4 года назад

Super satisfying and relaxing😌...thanks Sarah💖

@williameddy8856 5 лет назад

Your voice and smile are so soothing. Enrolled!

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Oh awesome! I hope you enjoy the course! Thanks for being here!

@beccawells8618 5 лет назад

Thank you for your helpful advice!

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤗

@ayeshak90 3 года назад

You are my inspiration! I love pens, I love to write and I really enjoy watching your videos. I'm right handed, I am heavy handed and I also tend to hold/grip my pens a little too tightly and to top it all off, my positioning and writing style changes depending on my mood, how fast I need to write etc. I have found that I prefer hard tip/smaller brush pens and have got the Fudenosuke 10pk, I love them and I also saw you using the Pentel so I recently got that as well as it looked very nice. I also got the Tombow Dual tips even though I am not very confident with the softer tip but I really love watching you use them and figured that having them might help me to relax a bit, to slow down and really let the pens do the work! So basically I would like to say thank you for your wonderful videos! Not only are they extremely helpful and informative but they are also a pleasure to watch 🥰💕 Keep up the great work! 😊

@implorapace 3 года назад

You wise woman!! 🤩 thank you for sharing!

@brokenjade21 5 лет назад

So helpful!!! Thank you. I just started learning about handlettering and this was extremely helpful. I'll definitely be taking your course.

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Oh good! I’m so glad this is helpful! Thanks for watching! 💕

@user_yuajsoen 4 года назад

I love your handwriting and your quiet voice. Very comforting and easy to understand!

@EnsignInsights 4 года назад

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

@subhashreem3558 4 года назад

Yes this has helped me a lot I am still improving and trying ☺

@heartieone3 2 года назад

Yes, this was helpful. I didn’t know how to properly hold my pen. I’m planning on attending your workshop. Thank you !

@deborahbloom4624 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this! I was looking for how to hold the pen properly and no one else was addressing it. Yay!

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Oh good!! I’m so glad you found this helpful! 😊

@fabianofran3153 5 лет назад

Excelente review .

@ashleybeadle4921 Месяц назад

OMG THANKS MAN STEP TWO I'VE BEEN UP FOR HOURS LIKE WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING WRONG FINALLY PUT THE BOOK ASIDE AND CONSULT RU-vid AND I'M A SUBSCRIBER NOW JUST WOW MY HANDS SO FREAKING SORE AND ALSO SO MANY BEGINNER BOOKS ETC TELL ME TO HOLD IT STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN MY HANDS HITTING LOL 😆 DUDE THANKS GONNA FINISH LEARNING AND WATCH MORE❤

@amigopiojo11 5 лет назад

It was very helpful and you have the gift to teach Thank you!

@EnsignInsights 4 года назад

That’s so kind of you! Thanks for watching!

@otafuku358 Год назад

線の太細、とてもキレイですね✨迷いなく、ペンが動く様子、見ていて楽しかったです😊勉強になりました🎶

@ashleybeadle4921 Месяц назад

Thank you so SO so very much❤

@aditigupta4590 3 года назад

Thank u so much for that one tip you gave it changed my handlettering instantly ... I was struggling to get those perfect curves in letters but was not able to do so, but now I can write beautifully 😀 please keep upload tutorials like these.

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

I’m really glad this helped you! Thanks for being here! I’m working on more tutorials like this. 😊

@artefresko2643 Год назад

GREAT TIPS in just a few minutes. My writing immediately improved TODAY !!!!!!! Thanks !!!

@EnsignInsights Год назад

I’m so glad to hear that!!! That is exactly the point of this video! Keep going!

@wanderingcreativity 5 лет назад

Wonderful great helpful lovely pretty things thanks soothing to watch ! ✍️

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@tgayer1 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@nirvanaelements 4 года назад

Yes thank you got it now!!! :)

@ellemodglin2284 3 года назад

This was totally new for me and so very helpful!

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Oh good! I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@Mllowii 2 года назад

That was really helpful! I've always wondered why my lettering wasn't turning out but this video really handy. Thanks very much :)

@EnsignInsights 2 года назад

I’m so glad it helped!! Thanks for being here!

@DivineArt-By-Rakhi 5 лет назад

I am amazed by the calligraphy. I think it's you not the style who made beautiful letters. Well done.

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Aww thank you so much! That’s so kind of you!

@susanrobison913 5 лет назад

That was very helpful! Letting the pen do the work and guiding the pen may be a key phrase for me! I think I have been squeezing my pen too tightly. Would that make a big difference? Now to check out the link to your course!

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Yes it would! When you squeeze too tightly, you may be trying to control it with your fingers instead of using your whole hand and wrist. I’m glad that helped! 👍 Thanks for watching!

@lovebeam9421 3 года назад

I love how calm you sound

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for being here!

@destresswithyoga Год назад

I love your way of teaching. I’m in a creative rut and saw this. I ordered your book and Ohuhu markers, tracing paper and the journal listed in your Amazon things. I think it was Rhodia black journal. I can’t wait until they arrive! In the meantime, I’m enjoying your videos.

@EnsignInsights Год назад

Yay!! I'm so glad this helped! Can't wait for you to get started and let me know how you like it!

@SofiesPalace 3 года назад

Your voice is soooo soothing☺️

@Castlelover100 3 года назад

Wow!! I didn't realize the angle mattered so much. I assumed people always changed angles to get the thinner strokes! Thank you so much for this video!

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

I’m so glad this helped! Thanks for watching!

@creativewithminnie..1830 2 года назад

Thank you its really use full.❤from india(kerala)

@ColorMyWorld 4 года назад

OMG it worked!

@EnsignInsights 4 года назад

Yay! Thanks for watching!

@aroranitika 2 года назад

I saw this video when I just couldn't figure what was the issue, I tried it the next day and everything changed! It really made all the difference. Thank you so much for sharing it. I am loving my improvement now ❤

@EnsignInsights Год назад

I'm so glad this helped!! I hope you're still seeing improvements! Thank you so much for watching!

@hola1071 4 года назад

Oml you're great at hand lettering! And woah I hold my pen the same way as you! I always though I was the only one XD I wish I could purchase the workbook, but cant :(…. But all the same your online tutorials are really great and inspiring! Thank you

@felixlvkjdsts Год назад

This is the best advice I have gotten. Night and day difference 🥰

@EnsignInsights Год назад

I'm so glad it helped!!! Thanks for watching!

@koyuki156 4 года назад

Thank you for making this video! I'm trying to learn how to use the Pentel Touch Fude Pens by myself, but I constantly struggled with the saggy bottom issues with my letters. Definitely had the 'AH HAH!' moment once I changed the way I held my brush pen :D (And now I'm having a lot more fun practicing!)

@EnsignInsights 4 года назад

I’m so glad you found this helpful!! It’s a tiny little detail but makes a huge difference! Thanks for watching!

@samdp42 7 месяцев назад

Literally had the same ah ha moment. Thank you!!!

@EnsignInsights 6 месяцев назад

Oh good!! I’m so glad!

@hiba4149 4 года назад

U have such a nice handwriting 😘😘😘😘

@jasreenkaur5771 4 года назад

I love ur videos... thanks alttt

@danielaparra1084 5 лет назад

Wonderful as usual! 🤩 Thanks for sharing all this, begginers sure appreciate this kind of little reviews not too long and complicated but perfectly understandable congrats Sarah

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Daniela Parra Hi Daniela! Thanks for being here! I appreciate your support! 💕

@BrionnaFarryn 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for this helpful video! I have seen so much improvement in my lettering in the short month that I've been practicing, thanks to your videos and resources. I was wondering if there is a way for me to correct "flat" exit strokes when using tombow dual tip brush pens. Or any brush pen for that matter. Thanks again for all your help!

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Ooh that’s a great question! It is tough especially with a Tombow because the nib is bigger. It’s easier with a smaller pen. Also, I really like to work with what the pen is already going to do and give it a little pressure as I exit so it has an even thicker exit. That makes for a nice little detail. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

@subhashreem3558 4 года назад

I also follow u on pinterest I am so inspired

@zaynab.a 3 года назад

thank you so much for this video! i’ve recently bought brush pens and this video was exactly what i needed! thanks again! and by the way, your voice is amazing!💕💕

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Aww thank you so much!

@mona5155 2 года назад

It’s so truth

@mona5155 2 года назад

Love her Voice too

@jocileidemaria7564 4 года назад

Nossa que lettering lindooooo , faz um vídeo mostrando o seu alfabeto de lettering com essas brush pens tenho elassss e amigo , na minha opinião está super aprovada elas

@mona5155 2 года назад

Love your work/videos, because through each of your videos, I learn. And always again in a new way! I try to explain: as a beginner a few months ago I have seen this video and it was helpful. But today (months later) i see it in another way, your explainations give me some new because my angle of Vision is now (After a lot of practice) an other one, but I learn also something….not totally new things, but in a new way of comprehension! I Hope you understand what I mean, my native Language is Deutsch/ I‘m from Germany

@EnsignInsights 2 года назад

Yes!! That makes sense! I’m so glad it’s still helping even now that you know a little more!!

@TheCourtknee89 3 года назад

Yeah. This changed my life!

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! 💕

@sakinahaamid1317 3 года назад

watching this video 2 years after it was uploaded and loveeee itt

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Aww I’m so glad! Thanks for watching even 2 years later!

@jocileidemaria7564 4 года назад

Ameiii o vídeo pois mostra com detalhes a ponta sério vou me escrever não quero perder mais nenhum vídeo

@shobhaym7319 3 года назад

You pointed out all the mistakes that I do

@pennyf9886 3 года назад

SUPER HELPFUL especially for those saggy bottoms!

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

I’m so glad it’s helpful! Thanks for being here!

@Missy757Sinny 5 лет назад

What are the brand of the little pink pen you're using in the video? Is it pentel? It looks fantastic!

@indi2428 5 лет назад

Yes I think it is a pentel touch brush pen!!!

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Yes it’s Pentel!! I love it! It’s linked here in the description 👍

@kerriL70 3 года назад

🙃 I’m ‘late to the party’ but I agree, that pink pen tell pen is amazing. Wonder if I can get one ...... 🤔

@bahahahahhahah 3 года назад

I love your videos and I love lettering two . But the only thing was I was not able to hold the brush pen until you posted this video 🤣.

@yashnasoneja9636 3 года назад

This was soo freakin helpful for me n my channel Thnxx PS - a small youtuber here 😉

@nadianassif8250 5 лет назад

Thanks for the great tips. I found this position of the pen very useful for the down strokes but I have lots of difficulties to make the upstrokes thin. Any other tips?

@promilakaushal1978 4 года назад

I usually find that the cheaper pens fray REALLY quickly so the tips r not thin anymore. N cos my parents dont allow the expensive or high quality brush pens, i usually make the upstrokes w/ a gel pen n downstrokes w/ a brush pen of the same color. Faux calligraphy is also a good option for me.

@k-star9957 Год назад

Hello! This video is super helpful! I have one more question. I also have saggy edges when writing curves! Is it also because of the way I hold my brush pen? Do you have a video teaching how to write curves?

@ruthannalston 2 месяца назад

I would love to go to an in person workshop so I can ask questions right then and the instructor can correct my incorrect usage before they become bad habits!

@EnsignInsights 2 месяца назад

Yes totally!

@avijain143 5 лет назад

Hello Sarah! If you don't mind, can u tell me what brush pen is better, regardless of size, kuretake fudebiyori or marvy uchida colorin. btw-i luv ur hadlettering, it's so pretty and I love how u put so much hardwork into your videos.

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Oh thank you so much! That is so kind of you to say! I recognize your name and I believe I just answered the question about those pens. If not, let me know! 😊

@dikshachourasiya9749 3 года назад

Hi , Could you please tell me which drawing book which we should use during brush pen calligraphy ..a normal one or there is some specific? Thanks in Advance

@user-bh4vp7bv5y 2 года назад

I was about to throw away my new brush pens because I thought they were useless. Turns out I did it all wrong 😁 Thank you!

@mayelafernandez205 5 лет назад

💓🖤💓

@mollynolan-jones850 4 года назад

Are there any different tips or positioning recommendations for left handers? Thank you!

@supersonicgamer1551 2 года назад

Hoping someone will respond @EnsignInsights. I'm a left hander and just starting lettering 😢 It's hard for me and since I have a bad shoulder (left) my hand gets so tired and hurts after a few strokes. I am probably not doing it right 😩😩

@Sarah-mj4bi Год назад

Hi, thank you for your videos! Do you have any suggestions for people with shakier hands? I shake a little naturally even though I’m young. My letters look messy because of this. :(

@isajoson1171 4 года назад

Hello, I'm new to this video. I really want to learn hand lettering. May i ask what kind of pen may i used?

@hatsmystyle8961 5 лет назад

I'm a left handed person. Holding the pen in certain angles is a challenge especially when I push my hand left to right over the paper. Hoping not to smudge the work are there any tips you can offer a lefty? Thanks!

@TeriLightsey 5 лет назад

Does your workshop work for lefties as well?

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Yes! I am not a lefty so all the videos will be done right handed. But I do talk about how the strokes are different for lefties. I have taught several lefties in my in-person workshops and they’ve all done great!

@lujanjulia 5 лет назад

I was just going to ask that! It’d be great to get some videos by lefties as it’s so hard to visualize examples with the other hand. I’m really struggling with hand lettering!

@hiba4149 4 года назад

@@EnsignInsights hi!! I'm a big fan...

@StorytimeAdventureswithMrsKill Год назад

Do you currently host in person workshops?

@sandhyarani3979 4 года назад

Which brush pen did you use?

@pranjalkucheria2757 3 года назад

which brush pen is this can u tell ???

@Mari-tm1uu 3 года назад

I'm very late in this but when I do this my hands shake , what do you suggest for me to do to have less shaky hands

@shinysparkilylights 3 года назад

can not hold your own right also cause you to have the pen “skip” on downstrokes to upstokes/up stoked to downstrokes? i’m just starting & im having that issue.

@tcerjihan 3 года назад

menarik

@sshelget Год назад

What pens are you using? For the small pens.

@EnsignInsights Год назад

Pentel Touch brush pens! :)

@CatherineAuthentic483 3 года назад

Qual o nome da caneta?

@jacquir495 4 года назад

Hi... I dont seem to be able to get the thin strokes ....always to thick no matter how light I go... what am I doing wrong?

@burnylowe-miller4012 2 года назад

How about for us lefties?

@israanov3944 5 лет назад

What is pen that you used ? Hard tip or soft one?

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

It’s the Pentel, pretty soft. I have it linked in the description 😊

@elenagorchilova4597 5 лет назад

Do you really need to use special paper for lettering?

@EnsignInsights 5 лет назад

Only if you want to preserve your brush pens! They fray very quickly of you use regular paper. But you could use Crayola and they’ll never fray 👍

@ducksauce2285 Год назад

U talk n write so lovely lol

@user-ks5cx1qy5z Год назад

I struggle so hard with light a dark strokes. Everything always look dark. Need information on you on line classes Sharon

@realkimcovers6382 Год назад

What do you call this kind of pen?

@danielmckasy3931 4 года назад

I'm left handed do you have any tips for me on how to hold the pen? or is it the same as if i were right handed?

@EnsignInsights 4 года назад

Hey! This is a great question! I’m actually working on a lefty video right now where I’m getting advice from lefties so watch for that video coming soon!

@lexis_playz6817 4 года назад

Is there any brush pens in da Philippines?

@kazoo2329 4 года назад

Yes there are in nbs

@lexis_playz6817 4 года назад

@@kazoo2329 where is dat

@kazoo2329 4 года назад

National bookstore in any sm malls

@angielalinogao9963 5 лет назад

ls it okay a left handed person do calligraphy?

@Korishoku 3 года назад

I cant find the pens and Amazon doesn't deliver to my country. oof

@ruthannalston 2 месяца назад

I’m a lefty so I’m still kinda confused. I get it to hold it at an angle but I still have issues with the transition because I’m going backwards from someone who is doing it with their right hand.

@EnsignInsights 2 месяца назад

That is so tough!! I have a video from lefty letterers to try to help. You can see it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oyYWQN2BOK8.htmlsi=3VSnI_YflWSFnMRg

@bitopantalukdar9820 4 года назад

Ma'am some penholds give me cramps as my arm is very long and thin....

@hilldweller8605 3 года назад

Can I do this if I am left handed?

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Yes! I recently shared a lefty lettering video with tips from lefties!

@parthsharma7091 3 года назад

Hello i want to buy your course but do you have any promo code? To get extra discount? Their is option their for code

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

I have kept the price as low as possible so I don’t offer any codes on my course. Thanks for asking!

@parthsharma7091 3 года назад

@@EnsignInsights aha okay

@fatimaishaq353 4 года назад

0:43 what type of calligraphy is this

@nathaly4992 4 года назад

Modern

@kokoawolf7243 3 года назад

Just seems like modern

@avanithebookgirl 3 года назад

What does it being perpendicular mean? I’m so confused

@amailamahmood213 4 года назад

i put my thumb over my finger too

@daunlittlefield 2 года назад

New for me!! I do have brush pens and micron pens. I really learned alot watching your video. I will try tomorrow to begin practicing !!! I am excited!!

@EnsignInsights 2 года назад

Oh yay! I’m excited for you!