Reddit mentions of Lettering and Modern Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide: Learn Hand Lettering and Brush Lettering

First off, welcome! We’re glad to have you :)

A lot really depends on how you want to learn. Everyone has different styles and techniques. Some pay for lessons or workbooks. Some trace and trace and trace some more. Some freehand copy. This sub is a good start!

Practice strokes from u/MyOwnGuitarHero (our tireless lead mod) if you don’t have access to a printer
https://www.reddit.com/r/BrushCalligraphy/comments/7wwcrs/practice_drills/?st=JDQI7DMR&sh=34264b22

https://www.reddit.com/r/BrushCalligraphy/comments/7p1cau/daily_drills/?st=JDQIB6UG&sh=515b6075

If you do have access to a printer there are lots of free printable PDF practice sheets to use. Below is just one I found from just a google search. Pinterest is a good resource as well
http://lghttp.56260.nexcesscdn.net/8037E40/tombowusa.com/media/wysiwyg/Tombow/pdfs/Tombow-Dual-Brush-Pen-Practice_Full.pdf

If you’d like a book to work from these are a couple of good choices or any from amazon with good reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Lettering-Beginners-Creative-Alphabet-Projects/dp/1546947299

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1948209004/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W7TYCZCT757T7MJ9TAZH

And don’t forget some good quality paper as soon as you get a chance. Rhodia is good or some just use laser print paper. They’re both really smooth and hold ink well.

No need to apologize! I don’t really practice, to be honest. Most of the time I just wing it, actually! I’ve been hand lettering my illustrations for years so the transition to bullet journaling seemed fairly natural but I also didn’t want to use that same “font” everyone seems to be using in theirs at the moment, so I just kinda stumbled onto whatever it is I’m doing now.

But! If you’re looking for resources, I’ve heard good things about this book but haven’t actually checked it out myself. Also, r/handwriting and r/lettering have great ideas for writing styles if you’re wanting some inspiration for something fresh.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948209004/?coliid=I30VN4RUX47F7&colid=VFGTCUE8E4XS&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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It's a lettering and modern calligraphy book. I write a lot of letters to friends and family in addition to make cards and gifts for people. I'm always looking to make things more beautiful and learn new art skills:)

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2. This. Or this. Orrrr dis. So that I can make my planner pretty and do artsy fartsy things!
   
   
3. Ummm, going to summon a random person since I'm still new here! u/AdelaideSaphire. She had bath bombs on her list too!! So I say that. Or Funkos, cuz I personally collect them too :P

Lettering and Modern Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide: Learn Hand Lettering and Brush Lettering https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948209004/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N2kWDbP1D33H6

I’ve been learning how to do this and it’s so soothing.