Typography


hand-lettered calligraphy on brown paper with white paint

Script Illi

This typographic piece was created on brown paper using white paint and a 3/8-inch brush.

Technique & Style

  • Technique: Each letter was formed by pulling strokes at a 60-degree angle with the flat end of the brush, then twisting to the tip for a thinner finish. The tittle on the "I" was achieved with short, controlled strokes, while the loops on the "L" were created using the brush tip for smooth curves.
  • Style: The design emphasizes fluidity and contrast between thick and thin strokes, showcasing precision and elegance in hand-lettering.
hand-lettered piece with bold casual strokes and expressive brushwork

Brush Casual

This hand-lettered piece was created on brown paper using white paint and a 3/8-inch brush.

Technique & Style

  • Technique: Letters were formed at a 60-degree angle, giving them a dynamic, tilted appearance. The brush transitioned from flat to tip during strokes, creating subtle flares on characters like K and R.
  • Style: The design emphasizes bold, casual strokes showcasing expressive brushwork.
traditional calligraphy with sharp angular forms and historic elegance

Blackletter

This piece showcases traditional Blackletter calligraphy, created with a 0.6 mm Pilot pen on guided pencil lines.

Technique & Finishing

  • Technique: A 4H pencil was used to draw alignment guides, ensuring precision in vertical strokes. Each letter was formed by pulling lines at a 45-degree angle, creating the characteristic sharp, angular forms of Blackletter. The pen tip was used for fine details, such as loops on the letter "a."
  • Finishing:After the ink dried, the pencil guides were erased, leaving a clean, structured composition that highlights the bold, historic elegance of the Blackletter style.