How to Form Letters in Modern Calligraphy - The Anatomy of a Letter

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Today I'm answering the question: "How do I know how to form my letters in modern calligraphy/handlettering?" by showing you the anatomy of each lower case letter in the alphabet. Check out my practice lettering worksheets that I mentioned in this video by clicking here: etsy.me/2kLILEh These will help you achieve your modern calligraphy lettering style as you practice your thick & thin strokes while learning how to form your letters. I hope you enjoy them :) Click "Show More" for more goodies below!
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@katherinesimonds622 5 лет назад

Finally! Someone who actually is teaching! You're awesome!

@laroo94 6 лет назад

this video is AMAZING!! you did such a great job at explaining every single detail

@apscafe Год назад

yes

@GwammaVo 2 года назад

Tquuu for sharing this. You're sooo generous. Much success to you n all who watch this . 👍👍

@justarandomvoice7169 6 лет назад

*omg you're a gift from heaven*

@crenellatedarts 6 лет назад

thanks for this, beautifully illustrated and super helpful

@anusha7946 3 года назад

Thank you so sososososoooo much!! this is exactly what I needed, bc i've always struggled with writing certain letters so this is the best! Thank you!!

@sivaganga685 5 лет назад

I love your hand lettering!!!😳😳😳

@mmarquez1100 7 лет назад

I just started bullet journaling and your videos are a god sent!! Thanks for taking the time to make these!

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Thank you! I have been wondering what bullet journaling is!? It sounds like something I'd love. Do you have any other channels you watch that explain it? Thanks so much for watching!

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Thank you so much!!! I love that!! I definitely want to try! I have such a hard time keeping up with planners because I love to plan, but then I'll get busy and not use it for a few weeks. :/ Do you have any book recommendations to use? I looked at target but all they had were lined journals.

@mmarquez1100 7 лет назад

How to Hand Letter you can definitely use lined journals if that's all you can get a hold of. The most popular ones are the leuchttrum 1917 and the moleskin. They are little pricey considering you're just starting. I got my first one at Michaels. It was seven dollars in the "trending section" which has different cute bullet journals. They have grid and dotted journals. Thing is they're kind of small and it doesn't lay flat. That's something to look for. Size. Whether it lays flat or not. Lastly, paper quality id say. You can also order one from Barnes and noble that will be cheaper than the popular ones. Just make sure it's dotted or grid. Worst comes to worse... You get a nice blank sketch journal which you can find everywhere! But you would have to use a ruler for everything! If you don't mind spending $15-20 on the popular ones, head on over to Amazon :)

@samanthabiboso4083 5 лет назад

I'm so inspired by your videos

@btsvtxt143 6 лет назад

I’ve been teaching myself how to do proper handlettering/calligraphy but I end up being confused as to how each strokes are made. This is sooo helpful! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

@apscafe Год назад

absolutely correct

@bethworth2708 6 лет назад

I am a calligraphy newbieand would love to try your practice sheets. Thanks.

@apscafe Год назад

me too

@lolaishotasf 3 года назад

Omg tysm this video is so helpful!!! I’m not even half way through the video but this video is great! I’m kind of a beginner and I just bought a pentel soft tip brush pen and used it for this. My letters look so much better (especially my h) and they are starting to look more font-like. Tysm!!!

@angelaem205 5 лет назад

This was a great guide. My suffering in forming k, m, n, p, q, u, w, x, y was great. B and d curvature also brings up problems. This would be great if capital letters would be demonstrated as well. I noticed I had real trouble connecting the letters even if I paused to make my line with great care. Thank you so much for the demonstration! Also your video title is a great exercise to write most of these letters! ^____^b

@annamusiienko 6 лет назад

Excellent video! Thank you very much! ideal for beginners!

@HowtoHandLetter 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!

@aldrichibia8302 7 лет назад

can you have this video again but capital letters

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Yes! That's a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion :)

@lizzielou742 7 лет назад

Yes please!!

@makiloves9711 7 лет назад

smart one yes, with capital letter

@roxiedoes7894 5 лет назад

Aldrich Ibia did she ever make the video?

@purnimaverma530 4 года назад

Me too waiting 👀

@verdurousvegan7437 7 лет назад

These tutorials are great and your voice is so relaxing, thank you! I've just started handlettering and I wanted to know if you had any tips for creating variety in style? All of my letters look the same!

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Thank you so much - that is the nicest compliment! I'm not sure where you are in your lettering journey, but making sure that your pressure comes second nature is the first key! Once that is second nature, it's a lot easier to bounce around and create different lettering styles! I'm working on a freebie worksheet of 10 different ways to write each letter, so watch out for that in the next couple of weeks! You can also look at the stems of your letters (like h's, k's, etc.) and try to switch up the variation there. I feel like in my lettering journey, I've changed the style of those about a million times ;) Good luck!

@BlinkishARMYComputer 4 года назад

Thanksss for this video!!! Your calligraphy is so good ! Thanks once again ☺☺☺

@apscafe Год назад

💞💞💞💞💞

@lotte2147 6 лет назад

Nice tutorial it helped me a lot since I'm a beginner. I learned a lot! Thank you so much❤️

@HowtoHandLetter 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!

@UrSassyGrl 6 лет назад

Love your videos🙏

@lindacurtis589 6 лет назад

You make it look so easy! Practice makes perfect! Can you do another video using capital letters please? TY!

@apscafe Год назад

yes it would be interesting

@lizzielou742 7 лет назад

This was super helpful!

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

@amyrahadian6417 6 лет назад

I have a hardtime at making a, d, g, h, k, m, n, p, q, v, w, y. Wow that almost all of them 😂😂😂, well i should practice then! Thx for your video it is really helpful 😍

@mrs.martinez9638 4 года назад

This is awesome! so clear and not too wordy. ;) I'm a teacher and I approve!! lol

@rizannemiantanjili1227 6 лет назад

ill try this next time omg 😍

@HowtoHandLetter 6 лет назад

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

@hildalipp2172 6 лет назад

Hi, loving and learning a lot! Do you rest your wrist on the paper pad?

@mustardpotatoes 4 года назад

This is SUCH a HELPFUL video! Thank youuuuu👏🏼💕😁

@HowtoHandLetter 4 года назад

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

@shavonnekish4090 4 года назад

When I’m practicing my letters the size of them are all different, I can’t keep them all the same size in a row 😔

@mcglyll49 4 года назад

Would have been helpful ti tell what kind of pen you were using

@jessicagurnow5666 4 года назад

I am struggling with the first part of the stroke for a, c, d, e, g, q, etc. The first transition from up stroke to the down stroke. Any tips? great video!

@jolin5759 6 лет назад

Hi! I’m new to your channel and I wanted to ask if you could do a brush pen care video? Like how to prevent your brush from fraying and stuff like that. It would help me a lot as most of my brush pens keep fraying and I don’t exactly know why. Thanks! ☺️

@HowtoHandLetter 6 лет назад

That is a great idea, thank you! I will definitely make one of those videos soon! Thanks for watching!

@urbantrendzandmore 3 года назад

FINALLY A TEACHER!

@HowtoHandLetter 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@joyvillariaza6331 4 года назад

What is the brand of your pen? Thanks! :)

@juniperays 5 лет назад

what is the difference between calligraphy and hand lettering?

@nitingaikwad2252 4 года назад

which pen did you use and which pen should beginners use ?

@SeeChelle87 3 года назад

I love your lettering style, but what about capital letters?

@susanallen7299 10 месяцев назад

I want to get your guide for the letters you are drawing here. I purchased the Eloise, but those letters don't look the same as these. For example the swirl thing on b, h, m...what letters are those called and how can I get your documents for them.

@zunyly 5 лет назад

Where do I buy the course?

@letsdoitgull2478 2 года назад

Good 👍😊💕

@lgray0234 5 лет назад

I love you videos and your practice sheets. For the life of me I cannot figure out the thick and thin. Lol I can do them separately but when trying to form a letter it comes out all thick or the same all around. Does this take practice too or am I just odd?! Lol

@ErinLastNameRedacted 5 лет назад

Lori Gray same here! I can’t transition between the thick and thin.

@deepesh650 6 лет назад

I just got into calligraphy, and this has been the best video to start learning from thanks!

@tcconnection 4 года назад

Different hand-letterings for different people just like general writing. The m,n, and p look like they are written with a letter e in front of them. The h is pretty.

@mariamaysevilla1854 5 лет назад

This is helpful! What pen did you use though?

@kanerowe 5 лет назад

Sorry for the late reply. She's using the Tombow Fudenosuke!

@moirasanchez1437 4 года назад

I love your video but please make a CAPITAL LETTERS thank you

@thegospelgirls620 5 лет назад

Could you use Papermate flair pens for calligraphy?

@soot2006 5 лет назад

The Gospel Girls no, they are not flexible, or made for this. At least I reckon you would find it very difficult, hope this helps

@kyndallhicks.6129 6 лет назад

That c stroke is called the magic c

@thaniagopal3645 4 года назад

what pen do you use?

@MrShadasey 7 лет назад

I know this sounds silly but what if your left handed is it done differently?? I cover my letters as I'm moving across the page

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Hello! No, that's not silly at all! I'm not a leftie so I don't know from experience, but I do know that it can be difficult since you have to work to not smear your letters. There are a few different techniques I've seen people use as far as how they hold their pen (and some even right from right to left - amazing!). But the letter formation is still the same. Sorry I can't show you since I'm right handed, but there are a few other channels/instagram feeds out there that do leftie lettering. Try searching "left handed calligraphy" or "leftie hand lettering" and you should find a bunch of videos. You can find ElisaAnne Calligraphy or InkerellaCards on youtube, who both do left handed calligraphy. Hope that helps! And thanks for watching!

@savannah5819 6 лет назад

Shando briese I'm left handed too so I know what you mean

@redsquirrel6131 5 лет назад

I'm a leftie and yes its different. You have to lay the pen on ots side because you are pushing, not pulling. So let the pen lay on its side and tilt your paper right. That really helps. Also Os can be problematic so practice those first until you feel really confident. But its pretty easy once you get the os figured out.

@jennymcaswell 7 лет назад

could you please tell us what kind of pen that you are using for this... all the details of the pen? thank you

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Hello! It is the tombow fudenosuke brush pen. If you look near the bottom of the description box, it's linked under "Brush Pens I Love". It's a great one! Thanks for watching!

@myeolmang8001 7 лет назад

cool!!

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@qteejanie7243 6 лет назад

i wanted to know about your ipad program?? what app is it??

@HowtoHandLetter 6 лет назад

It is called Procreate!

@targattano 7 лет назад

hey what pen do you use in this video? thanks!

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Hello! It's the Tombow Fude brush pen. It's smaller than the regular Tombow Brush pens and a bit more firm, so it's easier to control. I love it! If you can't find it, it's linked in the "Brush Pens I Love" section in the description box. Thanks for watching :)

@bethamorimnunes 4 года назад

It's called Tombow Fudenosuke. She's probably using the hard tip one.

@pastriellie3428 5 лет назад

the pen you are using is a professional pen right? because i have the same one and it is not working right...

@sangyeonlove7691 6 лет назад

In the tombow fude brush pens that you linked in the bio, are the hard tip and soft tips pens two different colors?

@user-br2vj4eq8c 6 лет назад

xTiffannyx They are both black ink. The colors on the barrels indicate whether the pen has a soft tip or a hard tip. I hope this helped 😊😃

@sangyeonlove7691 6 лет назад

Trinity Butterfield thank you!! 😄

@lilynguyen4020 6 лет назад

What pen are you using in the video?

@HowtoHandLetter 6 лет назад

It's the Tombow Fudenosuke brush pens! The pentel sign pens are also similar.

@guldalsemerci 5 лет назад

I am writing calligraphy as amator. What is the brand of this pen

@mayatheiconicqueen4835 5 лет назад

It's the tombow fudenosuke pen

@TommieG60 Год назад

I'm left handed, I can not seem to get the shape of the letters correct because of the way I hold the pen.. ANY suggestions would be amazing!

@dannyberryajero 7 лет назад

what pen did you use here?

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

I'm using the Tombow Fudenosuke (or fude) pen - it's great for beginners because it's a bit easier to control than the big brush pens. It's linked in the description box under "Brush Pens I Love". Good luck! Thanks for watching!

@dannyberryajero 7 лет назад

oh by the way is it soft brush or hard?

@alexiaskipper 7 лет назад

IMPORTANT QUESTION. How do I Keep my brush tips from being blunt. (I use a foam brush pen tip.)

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Hello! What pen are you using? I haven't had much of a problem with my tips going blunt, moreso fraying. But if they do, you could try holding at more of an angle and rotating the pen every so often to keep it from getting too worn on one side and not the other. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

@Nikki92301 7 лет назад

Wouldn't the paper also have a great deal to do with the fraying/bluntness? I have a few tombows myself which have frayed due to using the wrong (textured/long-fibered) paper.

@alexiaskipper 7 лет назад

I use tombows

@alexiaskipper 7 лет назад

I use tombows too and my problem was both the paper and the angle.

@jazzorcullo 6 лет назад

sorry for some reason i see the f as a baby fetus :P but awesome vid!

@ninilovenana 5 лет назад

Jazzielady same

@shathawardha1460 4 года назад

Same

@kateabrielle3332 6 лет назад

im following what you are doing but mine really looks different. my hand is broken

@helenedahlsveen93 6 лет назад

What is the name of the pen you are using here?

@jazzorcullo 6 лет назад

www.amazon.com/Tombow-Fudenosuke-Brush-Pen-Pens/dp/B01M71S9DU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508921553&sr=8-2&keywords=tombow+fudenosuke

@jeannafolmarful 6 лет назад

We hold our pens the same way. Do you tend to find yourself writing heavy or holding your pen REALLY hard? I cant seem to loosen my grip... my lettering is awful but I can draw ok. Its really frustrating.

@HowtoHandLetter 6 лет назад

Yes! I have both of those problems! I am super heavy handed and it's taken me a long time to stop giving my pens the death grip lol! I used to get a super sore hand/wrist, so I think that helped me to lighten up. You can also try holding your hand a little higher on the pen. This feels kind of foreign to me, but with some practice it can help loosen your grip. I also think practicing with a dip pen & ink helps because you won't be able to easily glide the pen across the paper if you push too hard. I hope that helps & thanks for watching!

@kawaii_tiger3541 6 лет назад

@perlaperez3661 5 лет назад

I felt like after the f u went kinda fast. For the next video can u go just a little slower but overall it was very helpful

@virthent 4 года назад

I know how to do this but I never do Z so I forgot lmao

@maddierose952 6 лет назад

This video was amazing but next time can you put capital letters and words

@jellyatelier 7 лет назад

Im always confused with s's

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

I totally understand! I feel like my s's have been written so many ways since I started hand lettering because I keep finding a new way that I like! Sometimes it's just easiest to switch it up depending on what letter comes before/after. Thanks for watching!

@apscafe Год назад

great but hold pen in this way, only works for slow writing

@HowtoHandLetter Год назад

Yes! I definitely recommend going slowly when it comes to handlettering & holding the pen however it is comfortable for you! Thanks for watching!

@mochastridd 5 лет назад

capital letters pls

@katherinelim2451 5 лет назад

I am so stuck. I'm just a beginner. PLS a is not a simple stroke. I did 16 strokes until my best one.

@hibiscusangel7376 5 лет назад

I suck . My fine strokes

@VermillionAngels 7 лет назад

Great video but I wish it was done a little slower.

@HowtoHandLetter 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@roonieyoutube 6 лет назад

It's okay, but don't forget to find the correct angle in the first place.

@lexie8kayla 6 лет назад

Technically you can’t say that Procreate is your app because you didn’t create it! It’s just an app you use right?

@jayc3091 6 лет назад

That isn't a r

@airpurifier4115 6 лет назад

Its an R even in script smh

@jayc3091 6 лет назад

YourJamsInfiresMe BTS I meant it doesn’t look like a r

@airpurifier4115 6 лет назад

The gaming Jay Im sorry you said that IT WAS NOT AN R so rethink your sentences idiot

@airpurifier4115 6 лет назад

The gaming Jay Plus, you are the one dumb here for not correcting yourself or atleast specifying what you meant once You commented in the first place -_-

@jayc3091 6 лет назад

YourJamsInfiresMe BTS true