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Sand Calligraphy : oddlysatisfying
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Can someone please explain to me the difference between hand lettering and calligraphy?
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I really love hand lettering and have been learning to draw the letters in block form and I think I am doing something wrong. I draw each letter one at a time and then add details while making sure the letters are all even. The most difficult part is smoothing the edges of each letter since I am drawing each letter by hand and after all that erasing, the sides edges often get wonky.
This brings me to my question....should I learn to write the letters out calligraphy-style instead of drawing each in block form (which involves a ton of erasing and re-writing)? I am very stuck I would greatly appreciate any insights on how I can get on the right track.
Is hand lettering more for giant illuminated letters and then calligraphy more for uniform letters?
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It’s a broad but not restrictive classification, so there is a crossover. Conceptually, we could say calligraphy is usually drawn - ie the penstroke produces the body of the letter; in lettering, it’s often drafted in outline and refined and then executed. To this end, you could say calligraphic letters are “pulled” but lettering is “built up”. There are exceptions. Secondary, is the emphasis on the letterform (calligraphy) versus the arrangement (lettering). Much of calligraphy derives from appreciation of old manuscripts and interaction with palaeographers, and is applied to significant documents and invitations and certificates. Lettering, on the other hand, is very much an outgrowing of signwriting, and so there is an emphasis on creating a “composition” that fills a space, and the letters are often distorted to fill and balance the regions. Hope this helps.
This instructional video on how to write the letter B in calligraphy
Main Post: This instructional video on how to write the letter B in calligraphy
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Now I just gotta learn the rest of the letters and I'll be set. Let me know when i, t, c and h are shown.
What is the Best Software for Lettering and Calligraphy
Main Post: What is the Best Software for Lettering and Calligraphy
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Likely Procreate on the newer iPad Pros. I have a Surface tablet and no software really compares to Procreate. I wish they'd bring it to Windows/Android
I bought my first ever Hyundai yesterday. 24 Santa Fe Calligraphy.
Main Post: I bought my first ever Hyundai yesterday. 24 Santa Fe Calligraphy.
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To the OP get ready to have a thick skin because this sub hates the 2024 santa fe with a passion 🙃.
The matte paint is really nice and the calligraphy trim is awesome. I'm jealous of the ambient lighting my xrt is lacking.