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Calligraphy, Lettering & Typography

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If you're looking to learn calligraphy/lettering and font making from a creator's and business perspective, I've got some great resources for you! Books, courses, and tools that helped me become a working professional in this field + what inspires me...
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Calligraphy

Tools, Books, Courses I recommend for Beginners and Beyond

 
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If you work digitally or want to learn calligraphy on an iPad, the resources Molly offers are the best combination of price and quality, I myself use her brushes on a daily basis
The Ultimate Lettering and Calligraphy Procreate Kit
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A nice starter all-in-one kit
Mini Calligraphy Starter Kit, Learn Modern Calligraphy, Calligraphy Christmas Gift for Her, Personalised Christmas Gift, Pen, Nib and Ink
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Basic pen holder
Red Oak Oblique Pen Holder
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Best oblique pen holders ever
Set "White Whale" - Ergonomic Oblique pen holder - RIGHT-handed or LEFT-handed - Personalized - Made To Order
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Different vintage nibs, I like Bagnol&Farjon 803 for Copperplate, but I suggest you 2 sets from this seller to find your best nib
One Set of 3 Assorted Vintage Nibs
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Nibs for chancery (Italic) script
Italic Nibs Series
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great black ink
Black Sumi ink | Calligraphy Ink | Calligraphy Kit | Handmade Calligraphy Ink | Modern Calligraphy Ink | Copperplate Calligraphy Ink
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Copperplate practice sheets for DIY printing
DIGITAL Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Sheets | Guide sheets | Hand lettering | Pointed Pen | Full Alphabet | Calligrapher
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High quality copperplate workbook
Copperplate Calligraphy practice workbook
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Learning guide to get started with Chancery script
Italic Calligraphy Learning Guide
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procreate brush for digital Italic calligraphy
Italic Calligraphy Brushset for Procreate (7 Brushes)
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a very practical and useful book that you will refer to often
Modern Calligraphy: Get Started in Script
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Several modern script styles are observed in detail, lots of variations for each lowercase and uppercase letter + ligatures.
Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond Basics
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A rare hard to find book, but it is a real gem
Dangerous Curves: Mastering Logotype Design
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a classic encyclopedia of copperplate style, a huge number of examples of flourishes and designs of different texts, from commandments to wine bills
The Universal Penman
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Beginner-friendly introduction to copperplate script, in Spanish with English subtitles
“English Calligraphy from A to Z”. Calligraphy, and Typography online course by Bego Viñuela Galarraga | Domestika
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This course is all about learning to use calligraphy and lettering creatively in commercial packaging design, a unique niche for your calligraphy skills
Calligraphy and Gestural Lettering for Packaging Projects
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Interesting take on calligraphy, but any content from Molly is always top quality
Calligraphy for Mindfulness: 8 Reflections and A Meditative Exercise | Molly Suber Thorpe | Skillshare
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Lettering

 
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If you are new lettering on an iPad, this is your first stop
Procreate Lettering For Beginners
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Very inspiring
Elegantissima: Design & Typography of Louise Fili
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no matter which of Louis Fili's books you buy, they are all excellent
Stencil Type
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You've got to check Jon Contino if you are in lettering
Brand by Hand: A Life in Design
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Learn the history and techniques of hand lettering from a renowned design studio
House Industries Lettering Manual
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Another book I constantly refer to
Hand to Type: Scripts, Hand-Lettering & Calligraphy
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This is a very useful course, a must have if you want to become a pro
Hand Lettering Styles and Techniques for Embellishment | Phaedra Charles | Skillshare
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Dan Forster rocks! This course is a real gem
Online course - Expressive Lettering with Swashes and Flourishes (Dan Forster)
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an excellent read for anyone interested in lettering because it delves into the intricate design processes and artistic techniques used to create authentic, period-appropriate handwritten props that bring films to life.
Fake Love Letters & Graphic Props for Film
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Making Fonts

 
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This is the main book on making fonts, an absolute must-have
Designing Type
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The most systematic coverage of Glyphs app's tools
“Introduction to Glyphs”. Calligraphy, and Typography online course by Wete | Domestika
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If you are new to font making and don't want to buy expensive professional software, this Illustrator plugin MUST be your first investment. It will help you create your first fonts for sale using only Adobe Illustrator
Fontself: Learn how to make font in minutes
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essential stuff
Typographic Design: Form and Communication
 
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self explanatory
Jost Hochuli: Detail In Typography (Reprint)
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Another great book
Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works

Business

 
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Make and ship custom stationery
Home - Printswell Fulfillment
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Another printer for custom stationery, ships within US
Custom Stationery Supplies: Wholesale & Print On Demand | StationeryHQ
 
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What to charge for your services as a wedding calligrapher - a very thorough guide
Pricing Guidelines for Professional Calligraphers | Calligrafile
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Professional calligraphy/stationery contract template
Calligraphy or Stationery Contract Template
 
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Point-of-sale service for accepting payments on the go
Fully Integrated POS Register | Square Register
 
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Sell your digital products, run a blog, build subscribers list - all free, when you are just starting out, it’s the best option out there
Systeme.io - The only tool you need to launch your online business
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A great platform to monetize social media following, you can sell digital products, online courses, affiliate products, you can connect it to a shopify store and much, much more. In fact, it is the analog of stan store, only free of charge
Koji - Sell anything on social media - Koji
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