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The Ultimate List of Free Hand Lettering Resources

I’m inspired daily by the bullet journal community on Instagram.  One thing that fascinates me is the amazing hand lettering many of them use in their journals.  It’s an area I definitely need to improve, so practicing hand lettering is one of my goals this year.  

I’ve been doing some research and there are a TON of amazing resources online.  If you’re interested in learning more about hand lettering too, I’m saving you some research time by putting everything I found in one place!

The ultimate list of free hand lettering resources. Free courses, practice worksheets, video tutorials and more!

 A Word of Advice 

Before I share all the amazing resources I found, I want to share with you a quote from one of my Facebook friends, Amy H. from the Bullet Journal Junkies Facebook group.

What if you were digging through a relative’s attic and came across a photo of your great-grandmother on her wedding day in the most gorgeous frame you’ve ever seen? That would be really cool, right? What if you found the same photo in an envelope, with a hand written note by your great-grandmother sharing all her thoughts and feelings from her wedding day? Wouldn’t that be infinitely more valuable? Wouldn’t your breath catch in your throat as you trace her letters with your finger? It would be a priceless heirloom! Would you care if her writing was perfect? No, not at all. Well guess what? Someday someone will feel the exact same way about your hand writing. You may not feel like it, but it is a very precious thing. Don’t apologize for it. Don’t down play it. It’s beautiful. Because it’s your hand.”

I love that!  It’s okay to learn a new skill or work on your handwriting, but don’t compare yourself to others.  Your handwriting is special because it’s yours.  

Helpful Getting Started Information

The Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy
Hand Lettering 101
Getting Started with Hand Lettering [Includes a great series about the different types of hand lettering.]
Modern Calligraphy 101 [Free practice sheets]
Basic Strokes Series from Pieces Calligraphy
Lettering with Crayola Markers
 

Free Courses

30 Days to Better Brush Lettering 
31 Days to Love Your Lettering 
 
 

Free Practice Sheets

Random Olive [Home of the #brushletterpracticechallenge]
Pieces Calligraphy  
Ian Barnard
Mye Deleon [Free Ebook]
By Dawn Nicole [9 different styles] 
Pretty Prints & Paper
Fun Flourishing [Free Ebook]
Llamas Love Lettering [A variety of different fonts]
Printable Crush
Motivational Quote Worksheets
Scripts, Swirls, and Flourishes
Basic Calligraphy Worksheet
Julia Bausenhart
How to do Bounce Lettering
Worksheets from Tombow
More Tombow Worksheets
Sarcasm and Sweet Tea
Handwriting Practice  [This site allows you to enter in your own words and will print them on a worksheet.]
Tutorial & Alphabet Chart
 

Lettering Books

If you prefer to have a book to learn from, here are a few that I’ve either purchased myself or heard great things about!

In Progress by Jessica Hische – Shows everything from rough sketches to polished final projects.

Scripts by Steven Heller – Elegant lettering styles from previous centuries.

Typography Sketch Books by Steven Heller – Lots of photos for inspiration

Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe – Everything you need to know to get started.

Hand Lettering 101 by Paige Tate – An introduction to the art of creative lettering.

YouTube Tutorials

Pieces Calligraphy
Jenn Coyle
Shayda Campbell
Made by Marzipan
Ste Bradbury Design
How to Hand Letter
Llamas Love Lettering
 

Instagram Inspiration

  • @heartistic.jess
  • @amy_kimmel
  • @kate.etc
  • @kileyinkentucky
  • @krystalwhitten
  • @magicmaia
  • @piecescalligraphy
  • @reachalana
  • @renmadecalligraphy
  • @amandaarneill
  • @randomolive
  • @bydawnnicole
  • @coldsnowinharvest
  • @handlettereddesign
  • @handletteredtruth
  • @hellotosha
  • @itskateshandwriting

For even more inspiration, browse these hashtags:

#handlettering
#moderncalligraphy
#pointedpen
#calligritype
#brushlettering
#calligraphyprint
#flourishforum

Join the Conversation

Do you know an amazing resource that I missed?  Leave it in the comments below.  I’ll keep this list updated regularly, so be sure and pin it for future reference.  

 

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Kimberly Job is a Certified Life Coach, author, and mother of TEN! She's passionate about journaling, self love, personal growth and helping you put yourself at the top of your to do list.

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