Below is my ever-growing list of tools I personally prefer or have used throughout my experience as a lettering artist. I’ve also compiled other resources to help you get started that I’ve either found or written. Enjoy them freely.
Lettering Tools
Staedtler Lead Holder
Tombow Dual Brush Pen
Faber-Castell Brush Pen
Tombow Fude Brush Pen–Soft
Sakura Brush Pen
Pentel Color Brush Pen
Scotch Removable Tape
Custom Logo Seal Embosser
Staedtler Lead Pointer
Zebra Disposable Brush Pen–Medium
Copic Sketch Marker
Pilot Pocket Brush Pen
Koi Color Brush
C-Thru Ruler
Joby Gorillapod
Blog Posts
Should You Attend A Lettering Workshop?
Read moreAs soon as I found out that Gemma O’Brien was coming to California to teach a lettering workshop, I registered immediately. I hesitated for a brief moment only because I had never been to one before, but I knew that the experience would be invaluable. I’ve been a fan of her work for years…
Top 4 Resources to Learn Lettering
Read moreOver the last few months, I’ve received several emails from people asking about lettering books and courses. I put together this list to answer some of those frequent questions and a couple extra resources to learn lettering. 1. Online Courses seanwes I took Sean’s Learn Lettering Master Class when it first…
Lettering Artists & Inspiration – Part 2
Read moreAt the time of my Lettering Artists & Inspiration post last year, I was still very much a newbie to the lettering scene. I knew of only a handful of artists and since then, I’ve discovered many more worth following. So to keep things fresh, I decided to follow up with a…
Lettering Basics: Brush Pens & Pen Pressure
Read moreHow do you know when and where to add the proper amount of pressure when working with brush pens? This is a common question I’m sure most beginners starting out in hand lettering are curious about. I was definitely one of them. With no prior experience or assistance from a…
My Go-to Lettering Tools
Read moreWhen I first started lettering, I used what I had—some plain ‘ole printer paper and a 0.7mm lead pencil. There was nothing special about it. All the fancy pens were nothing more than just something to write with and I definitely didn’t know the different types. What helped me in the beginning…