Easy (and Cheap!) Hand Lettering For Beginners Using Crayola Markers (inexpensive!)

[@londonkasper4996]

Personally, I think your example of crayola brands looks better than both the tombows 😂 good job!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Lol! Thank you! That's so funny because when I first made this video my husband kept watching it and saying the same thing! He just doesn't get it ;)

[@hollysmith9245]

im addicted to calligraphy videos ... help

[@ana-ve8qn]

Same

[@syromevlogs13]

Holly Smith me too

[@ellagracebarham1972]

Holly Smith ME TOO

[@poppykok5]

Me too & also scrapbooking supplies even though I have few photos...Long sad story... : ). (also Chef John's videos)

[@JustDiane71]

Me three! 😁

[@labelmeweird3401]

Tombows are way too expensive and considering I'm not from the US the exchange rate is incredibly high. I bought the Crayola Supertips today and I've never been happier.

[@safala]

Same. Well, I didn’t really buy them. But, when I got them as a gift from my uncle and aunt, I was really happy.

[@pollyching9165]

yeah they cost like $40 for 11 pens.

[@Rose-ft3ts]

I just got my Tombow fudenosukes because everyone says they are the best for beginners and I’m watching your channel so I can improve!

[@jennhayward4788]

I absolutley LOVE the crayola supertips! They are super easy to use and really affordable. I always have two packs to keep in my desk at home and at school in my locker! They come super portable too. That just makes calligraphy double the fun!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yes! I love them! And they have such great colors :) Thanks for watching!

[@sanyahassan9030]

you sound like pam from the office. goals

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Haha!

[@beatricej1069]

Brilliand video really get the point across that you dont need expensive pens to have good lettering you just need to take your time with the technique . Thankyou. 💗

[@starrlet209]

Thank you cuz I got the tombow and tried it today and I started getting frustrated. I was lost where to start for practicing and this is an awesome ideas, thanks again for sharing.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Aww, I totally understand! This happened to me too and I was so bummed. Once you get your thick & thin strokes down, it'll be like a whole different tool in your hand :) Have fun!

[@bettythevaporeon3099]

yeshh- thanks so much! I've been working on bullet journals and such and have been struggling a bit w/ titles using calligraphy. having a cheap alternative is always great too.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Awesome! You're welcome! I only recently learned what a bullet journal was and started one! It's so much fun. I will definitely be posting more videos about bullet journal layouts in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@mariaf.rincon166]

Since it's really hard to find those markers here in my country I've been learning how to hand letter watching tutorials, also using some markers that I have. I find your videos very useful! Thanks!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you so much! I am sorry it's difficult to find supplies! You could try looking up 'fauxligraphy' or 'faux calligraphy', which you can do with just a pencil or ball point pen to get practice! But I'm so glad that you are learning - it's such a fun hobby! Thanks for watching :)

[@ImTash]

I wish these videos where out when I was starting to get into handlettering a few years ago... would have saved me a whooole lot of money

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Aw! thank you!

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

I started hand lettering because I had a pack of thin Crayola markers, but it didn't work out. I was watching tutorial for brush pen, and practice with my marker. It was like a few years ago so I really didn't know the difference between hard nib and brush pen. Then I saw brush pens, and I thought I would just try it, and they are VERY different. So I was excited, hop on youtube for some tutorial, but I was disappointed and actually went back to my crayola markers LOL So it's really not about more or less expensive stuff, but finding what kind of art supplies you like, or works for you.

[@snowychipmunk9195]

I totally agree I got a tombow fudenosuke from my friend for my birthday and they are so hard to use for me lol. I ended up going back to my $3 ikea markers

[@zoey.m7844]

This is my first calligraphy video I've watched I've got so inspired I stared watching all of you beginner videos and now trying it out. THANK YOU SO MUCH!😊

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Aww thank you so much for telling me that! That's exactly why I make these videos & it is so fun to hear! Have so much fun with your new hobby & thanks for watching!!

[@LulaBillBoutique]

How do you learn the strokes? Like where to start and end the strokes. I was told you should lift at least after every letter.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yes, you are totally right! It's really helpful to break each letter down into strokes and practice them individually first so you can get that pressure sensitivity right! I actually just did a video going over this - and it's kind of long because it's a bit more in depth than my other videos, but it has all you need to know and I show you how to break down the letters (it's about 4 minutes into the video I think). Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGKomKibl86kbK8 Hope that helps & let me know if you have any other questions!

[@deliapidd1370]

there is a good video by Noelle on the Seventeen channel that i watched 2day and it really helped me cuz i am just starting calligraphy. so that is just a suggestion.

[@barbbraendlein1223]

Thank you! We have a lot of crayola markers!!! I'm glad I can pursue hand lettering without spending a lot of money.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yay! I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@gemsgems500]

All I want is how to do your handwriting. It looks really cool and I think it would bring my brush lettering to a whole new level if I forced myself to think beyond just my handwriting.

[@unicornlover2148]

This helped me so much! I was planning on buying brush pens but I'm just a beginner. I looked at my desk if i had crayola markers. I did! It helped so much! TYSM

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yay! That's so exciting! They are the perfect start - good luck!

[@user-zp1xq5et2i]

Thank you for sharing these!! I'm trying to learn calligraphy as a new hobby to help with my anxietyso this is really helpful 💕

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Aw that is great! I have heard a lot of people say that they use lettering as their relaxation! I hope that you love it!

[@charleyyap9123]

Thank you for pointing out that its not about the tools. I thought all a while that if I have the best brush, I will have better calligraphy. But then again it’s about practice and skills.

[@janaabreu]

Thank you so much for this video. I am exploring hand lettering because I want to make some designs for my new blog but I dont have any practice and this is going to help me a lot.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! I have a new challenge w/lots of freebies coming at the end of this week for people who are new to lettering, so make sure to stop back if you are interested in joining! Happy lettering!

[@targattano]

oh my god i've been wasting my money on brush pens 😌 thanks for the references! i'll buy it asap :))

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Ha! Seriously! I hope you love them! As much as I love brush pens, I'm finding them to fray soooo much quicker lately. The crayolas are so fun!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

and thanks for watching :)

[@viv8679]

Yes your totally right! Crayola products are better than expensive brush pens!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

They are great! And so cheap! :) Thanks for watching!

[@MixedProductionsmixingthingsup]

*question* If you do calligraphy often does it affect your everyday handwriting?

[@charles-9134]

_HeyItsArii_ i do calligraphy and my handwriting is kinda terrible lol idk why

[@jiminiie7281]

Orange - OMG SAME xD

[@tessr.3285]

yah

[@pinknicho]

Could you do a video of you teaching how to do these types of writing with any material? I saw someone at school use highlighters, felt tips etc and I want to be able to do that Too!

[@tiansanddy2571]

Awesome!!!!! Just commented on your another video saying how to start and I saw this video haha. Thank you:)

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Oh I'm so glad you found it! And you are welcome! This is definitely a good place to start. I love using everyday tools for handlettering, especially when you are just practicing, so there will be a lot more videos like this! Thanks for watching :)

[@tiansanddy2571]

How to Hand Letter thanks

[@王庆华-g3k]

MY granddaughter knows how to do calligraphy and she is 10!She loves the Crayola Supertips.2019 anyone?

[@HowtoHandLetter]

That is awesome! So fun! Thanks for watching!

[@goaway9310]

10-Minutes of Creativity Granddaughter, not grandmother

[@abijanelle8226]

Have you tried the sharpie brush pens, because I'm considering getting those over the tombow because they're a lot cheaper and that look the same

[@HowtoHandLetter]

I haven't tried them because I hate the smell of sharpies!! I'm not sure how they smell but I didn't want to risk it if they are super strong smelling like regular sharpies. But I have wanted to try because they look really juicy - you'll have to let me know if you end up trying them. I think the Artline Stix look pretty similar also. Have you tried those? Thanks for watching!

[@naturallydivine2010]

Abi Janelle I actually have those, and I wouldn't suggest them for a beginner because , when you're just beginning, you tend to go a lot slower while you're trying to get the hang of your strokes than someone who has more practice. This matters because something you really have to worry about with the sharpies is that a lot of ink flows out at one time, and when you're moving slowly on top of that your paper will get saturated quickly and start to flake and disintegrate under your brush tip.

[@naturallydivine2010]

Abi Janelle Trust me, I learned the hard way 😕

[@destinygamingproductions24]

nope , you are good , at least in my opinion they don't smell strong , in fact when i was using mine , i didn't even notice it , so i think you should get a black or whatever color you want and try them , and if you dont like them you can do a giveaway!!!!

[@destinygamingproductions24]

i feel your pain , i am a beginner (more intermediate really) and i found these at my local art store while i was OBSESSED with brush pens(really i now have 78 because of that phase) and when i saw them i was like "must have them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" and i ran to the front of the store , but when i used them my paper fell apart and i threw them at the wall and just slammed my head on my table for a half hour saying why sharpie why.

[@大娘-r1r]

Great video

[@adaadakitha1430]

Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to practice.

[@fadlanridzal]

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO IT EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE GOOD LETTERING!!! OMFG

[@HowtoHandLetter]

It's all about muscle memory! Until then, it feels awful (at least for me it did!). Good luck! and thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyalessandroni3489]

this is working out for me i am just so happy

[@andig.347]

Thanks!!!! This is super helpful!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@HEALTHCOACH.]

Your videos are superb!

[@jomar.7543]

who else got goosebumps when she do the down strokes.

[@KageAthlee]

I love this. I'm going to practice for the next few hours haha!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you! That is so fun! Have fun practicing! And thanks for watching!

[@geeeemini]

mine is just like 1:39 - 1:56. Beginners be like

[@HowtoHandLetter]

I totally know the struggle! It's all muscle memory & just takes practice! Good luck!

[@ellagracebarham1972]

Jude Aemengard C. Almenzo. That is so ne

[@ellagracebarham1972]

Me

[@koreyblunk8927]

Me 😂😂😂

[@maryamalzeyoudi6998]

Perfect work

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you! And thanks so much for watching!

[@kimberleypierce7981]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I've tried using a cheap brush marker as well as a thick Crayola, and while I do the thick and thin strokes, I can't seem to see much difference. Are you using the tip of the crayolas only or are you shifting from the point (for the upward stroke) and the edge (for the downward stroke). I didn't see that you were...and I think that is my problem. Also the pressure. I was just trying to shift my marker to make thin and thick strokes.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hi Kimberley! Thanks for watching! When I do brush lettering with crayola markers, I'm holding my marker at a super slight angle, so I'm not using the very tip of the marker but kind of the side of the tip. When I write the downstroke part of my letter, I just push really hard and then when I curve back up I start to lighten up and just press at a normal pressure. So you are right, I'm using the same part of the marker for the entire letter, the only change is how hard I'm pressing. It can take some practice to get the hang of it, but I'd recommend starting with some basic drills if you haven't already. And also lifting up your pen after each stroke can help. I'd recommend this video if you haven't seen it already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGKomKibl86kbK8 It uses regular brush pens, but is still a good place to start no matter what pen you're using. Have a great day!

[@kimberleypierce7981]

Thanks for your clear insturuction! I was trying to do just as you said, but the tip of the marker and wasn't really seeing any difference! (before that , I was trying to shift from point to side). I will try again the proper way and watch the video you suggested! Again, thanks!

[@joannoliveira7945]

Wow, thanks for posting this, because I've only got so many Washingtons to blow on practice materials!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You're welcome! I totally understand that! Thanks for watching & good luck!

[@Animefreak242]

Very useful. Thank you!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you! And thanks for watching :)

[@kimberlymimeles5050]

thank you!!! Your videos are perfect!!!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Amy-yl3pv]

Amazing! Very helpful, subscribing!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!!

[@pragyabhatt8112]

hlo! my brush pens bleed, but my sister uses them properly, and in the student... do you know how I can not make them bleed like my sister? thx

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hello! What kind of paper are you using? I have a video that shows a couple of different types of paper and how they bleed on one and not on the other. If yours looks like that, it could definitely be the culprit! Thanks for watching!

[@pragyabhatt8112]

thanks sooo much for replying and with a clear instructions

[@pragyabhatt8112]

How to Hand Letter But I just realised that I used Cartridge paper/THICK paper, but she used thin A4 size paper...mine bleeds through the side,not behind...do you think that I should invest in another brush pen?

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Do you mean that it bleeds into the sides of your letters? Like instead of your letter having crisp edges, it looks jagged? If so, you would likely benefit from trying a different paper but it's not so much about the thickness as it is about the smoothness. If you feel the texture of your paper and it feels rough, that will cause your pen to bleed. You want it to feel more like a piece of smooth plastic. I personally use a cheaper photo type of paper and it's not much more expensive than regular printer paper. If you watch this video, it explains it & shows examples of my work bleeding on the regular printer paper. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5_LopSNfa-dgrM. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@pragyabhatt8112]

How to Hand Letter thx so much!

[@daniellperez2339]

I bought some cheap dual tip brush pens. And maybe it's my technique... But the the tips on these pens are getting feathered.. So im not getting a smooth thin line its pike a double thin line. Looks strange😨😨😨 any tips? Should I try the crayolas?

[@snowychipmunk9195]

Most brush pens will fray, it's not your technique. Some people suggest higher quality paper so that they won't fray as quickly, but I think fraying is inevitable. And yes, you should think about getting crayolas as they only get squished in the tip.

[@destinyguevara2978]

Just subscribed 💛 which of your lettering worksheets do you recommend if I'm planning to start out with crayola supertips? :)

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hello! Thanks for watching & subscribing!! For the crayola's, I'd definitely go with the Large Brush Pen set (set 1). The smaller one is for a tiny tip pen and you would probably have trouble getting the crayola to write that small. Feel free to send me a message on etsy and I can send you over a sample page if you want to try it first!

[@ciaraodriscoll3885]

what paper do you use for hand lettering and also when you use wetter products such as the water pens, my ink bleeds so just looking for alternatives thanks :)

[@angelicak.7950]

this is beautiful

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@jesselynvalencia9097]

I recommend Tombow Cause Its alot More Easier for making Journal or other things

[@clementine4133]

Yeah

[@tanlines86]

Thank you! I'm working on my modern hand lettering! I can't seem to get the feel to move the letters up & down naturally. Like, not straight line

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Oh so fun! I know it can be hard at first and it just takes a ton of practice. I would start with some basic drills and if you need to, lift up your pen every time you switch from firm pressure to light pressure until it becomes second nature. You might find some helpful information in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGKomKibl86kbK8 Good luck!

[@juliebridgetbona916]

is it normal only if i use lil hands coloring pens the letters are thin? and also can you make a tutorial side view to show how the tips are working on the surface of the paper

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hello! I'm not exactly sure what those pens are - but if you are using a really thin type of pen you could try to write with faux-calligraphy style. This video shows an example of that if you're not sure! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKSaY5Kqj89psMk And yes, I will definitely try to do a closer up of what the markers do. I know sometimes a side angle is a bit easier to see. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ruthyvargas3872]

Hello, I'm a beginner in hand lettering. I'm wondering does the the type of paper matter or can I use anything? even lined paper? thank you in advance.

[@sakinaali4658]

Ruthy Estrada Hey! Even though im not the creater of this channel, i would like you to know that, it *does not* matter if its lined, cubed or dotted. ALTHOUGH, it does matter what type of texture! So keep it smooth as possible! :) I perfer blank, or dotted paper, that are smooth. Hope this helped! :))

[@simplyrissa1]

I get what you mean when you said it was hard at first. I just bought my first hand lettering book today and mine looks horrible. I have been getting a little frustrated because I haven't been getting this down the first time.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yes I totally know what you mean! It's hard but really I don't know of anyone who was amazing right away! I definitely struggled at first but once your muscle memory kicks in it'll get a lot easier! Good luck & thanks for watching!

[@BethieD]

Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@marycarmen3922]

this is a GREAT idea !!!! thank you :)

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching:)

[@bubblegumbetch7393]

I use those dual pens for drawing 😂😂😂 didn't know people were using them for journals as well.

[@nancyh9125]

Can you recommend a permanent marker to use for lettering?

[@PlantsNPaws]

is it possible to write super small with the tombow dualbrush brushtip side? or is that part of what i'm doing wrong?

[@GeoKuromi]

I really don't get what you mean. With the Crayola markers because the tip is so solid, no matter how much pressure I put on the tip it will produce the same line thickness. With my kuretake (similar to the tombow) because the have a soft tip, the like thickness can change with the pressure. And I ve seen the Crayolas on many videos about hand lettering and I just don't get how you achieve those results with them

[@eggzumii]

there needs to be a certain angle to achieve the tapered lines... or maybe there's a difference in manufacturing.

[@georgia3123]

The type of pens you use depends on the result. Have you used the pens before as I have found with regular use the tips can go soft?

[@ellaferreira7584]

Geo Kuromi I got the same thing

[@eggbrgr]

Geo Kuromi You have to use the side parts of the marker that slant down.

[@julianaadorno2130]

Use the side of the pen to do the “down” part.

[@lilyalfieri1499]

Thank u so much 😀

[@gingerbread8269]

Thankyou!! 💕

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@angelaem205]

I am still struggling with my writing even though I practice with 4 types of markers. I guess it takes practice to get the right pressure. I do seem to get the faux-calligraphy style using the thin(ner) tip markers. On the other hand my every day writing has greatly improved, I am almost using every pen at work consciously! Like "what if I give my boss a nice calligraphy document?" lol I know the answer (I will go outside the window) but the feeling of your writing improving is a great moment! Thanks for the tutorial! ^___^b

[@ivlogdani]

Thank u so so much!! 💗

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You are welcome!

[@mariapatriciavallo6872]

Hi! what is the exact name of the crayola makers? Is it the washable maker? I think we don't have that here in the Philippines. :( I hope u reply. Thank you!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hello! The larger marker is the crayola broad line marker (that's usually written on the top flap of the box). The smaller marker I use are the crayola super tips. If you go to the description box in my video, I have them both linked under the "Brush Pens I Love" section. Thanks for watching!

[@mariapatriciavallo6872]

Thank you so much! I love your videos! U inspire me to start calligraphy!

[@caritoncabin6231]

i saw a box of crayola supertips here in ph (50 colors= Php 600) .. better buy Lil Hands(24 colors= Php 125), it's cheaper....

[@Aurora-lw1gb]

Nakabili ako bes kanina lang sa SM Clearance (sa Quiapo), 109Php lang. 10 colors.

[@mariapatriciavallo6872]

Thank you!!!!!

[@apscafe]

well done Boss

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you for watching!

[@kimyrose4645]

uhm as for me a beginner, can i just use a normal sign pen? just for me to practice the up and down strokes :)

[@trustmeimstudying3848]

Awesome video! You helped inspire me to create my first video, though I'm not nearly as good as you. (x

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Awesome! I will have to check it out! I'm so happy to have been a little inspiration - thanks for sharing! And thanks for watching!

[@trustmeimstudying3848]

You're welcome! And thanks for stopping by! My video quality is not great, but I'm just starting out and I hope to improve my videos in the future. :)

[@kamarbanu2501]

Which pen you are using for this ? Can you plz tell me

[@RosalbaGonzalez]

Tnk u so much! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You are so welcome! And thank you for watching!

[@syapaajaa_]

I use Miniso Aquarelle Brush,and it's looks like this 1:43

[@jackripper2]

I need to learn new strokes 😓 I'm working on lettering on a bulletin board in our office

[@HowtoHandLetter]

I hear that from people all the time & I totally understand! I'm going to have some free worksheets for you all soon!! Keep on the lookout this week!

[@arimbikusuma3407]

really helps, thanks!

[@HOPELOOSJE]

Could you place picture if crayola's. No idea witch one to buy

[@CelestesAwesome]

i mean it still won't look as good as yours when i suck at cursive 😤

[@HowtoHandLetter]

It's all about practice! I so wish I still had some of my lettering projects at the beginning - they were rough! lol Lettering worksheets and repetition is what it took for me! Good luck - thanks for watching!

[@CelestesAwesome]

How to Hand Letter i've been practicing for a few hours and i can already tell it's looking better, so thank you!!! new subscriber btw :)

[@JyotGill21]

celeste bwjhdgggggjwjj

[@acousticamberlane560]

I appreciate you.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@andyrrgrstevie836]

In my place, art stores don't carry crayolas at all. They only carry mapeds and the red line of faber castell a few charan d'ache neocolors (they are considered "artist crayons" here and very expensive too). I tried to order the supertips online but still it cost me a fortune

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thanks for sharing. I haven't heard of any of those. I will have to do some research! I can't believe the super tips cost a fortune... what a bummer!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

And thanks so much for watching :)

[@shellim4]

What font is this? I've just begun to get interested in hand lettering and am overwhelmed and don't know where to start.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hi! This is just my handwriting after lots of practice :) I know it can be overwhelming at first, but I would start with just working on your muscle memory and pressing harder when you go down (downstrokes) and pressing lightly when you come back up (on your upstrokes). If you are on instagram - check on my recent instagram post (@howtohandletter) where I did a video of basic drills to start with. I will be doing an intro to basic handlettering soon & also have practice sheets that will be coming out in the next couple of weeks that you can trace over - so practice your drills and stick around! :) Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@Khamomil]

I started calli last November. After watching many tuts I settled for David Nichols' on YT. He teaches several styles, the best to start with is Foundational because true to its name it is the foundation of all lettering styles. Best use a nib, penholder and ink, easy to find and inexpensive. Make sure to watch his 5 introductory videos. Once you're mastering Foundational (aka "Roundhand") you can play with other pens and styles.

[@aliceanastasia9924]

Ummm, I have the crayola marker but I can't make it to thin upstroke and thick downstrokes, could you give me some advice?

[@splashaajasz]

how do you know what the letters are supposed to look like when your doing the strokes- if that makes sense

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hello! I have a video that goes over how to form each letter, which is a good place to start! I'll link it in this comment. When you form your letters, some of them will be made by going down with your pen and some will be made by going up. These are your upstrokes and your downstrokes. When you're doing your downstrokes, you want to push harder so that you have a thicker line and when you are doing your upstrokes, you want to apply very little pressure so that you get really thin lines. Hope that helps!? Here are 2 videos that also might be helpful! Thanks for watching! How to form your letters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5zYlq2YdrRpaKM. Basics/Intro to Brush Lettering: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGKomKibl86kbK8

[@ivlogdani]

Omg what pen did u use?

[@HowtoHandLetter]

In this video I used the Tombow Brush Pen, Crayola Supertips & the regular Crayola Markers! The links are in the description box if you want to see exactly:) Thanks for watching!

[@margefuentes3928]

thanks to you, very helpful •.•

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You're welcome! And thank you so much for watching :)

[@caritoncabin6231]

guys, calligraphy is easy. i started using an ordinary ballpen. what i did is write in cursive and make the down strokes thicker. then, i tried using markers. at first, it was hard because i wasn't use to it. i kept on practicing until i got the letters with the correct thinness and thickness..

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Great job! Thanks for watching!

[@itsjasmine7062]

Hi!!!I am From The Philippines....What is The Price of the supertips set of 20 at national bookstore...Also,Does national bookstore have Sakura Pigma Micron pen set of 6 w/ brush

[@desaknyomankiaratristantia7241]

I just bought a tombow and after i buy it i use it a lot, and then the tip started to fringed :" and it's a day after i bought it!! do u have any tips to prevent it to fringed? :"

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hello! That is honestly SO common! Tombow's are really prone to fraying and the best thing to do is to try and use a really smooth paper. I'll leave a link for a video that explains it more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5_LopSNfa-dgrM Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@rickyjosephricopinticasi8526]

do brush pens work on wood?

[@c_jeanette]

hey, I don't know if it still help you but I wouldn't use expensive brushpens on wood. There is actually specific paper for brushpens that is smoother. So if you're using a surface that isn't really smooth your pen will fray. but you might give it a try with the crayola supertips or simply faux calligraphy instead

[@AncientSecretz]

ty!

[@caritoncabin6231]

calligraphy is fun specially when you know how to control the strokes.....

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yes! It is such a fun hobby. Thanks for watching!

[@Inevitably_Invisible]

What paper do you use

[@JIROHirokawa]

Beautiful. only small letter 'b' isn't written that way. The loop is like that of letter 'o'

[@caritoncabin6231]

how do you record without using your hands? pls reply

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hello! I use an iPhone holder that clamps to my desk & has a long piece that connects to the phone so it is up high (kind of where my face is). If you look in the description box of my videos, I have it listed in the section about what I use for filming. Thanks for watching!

[@mimmykittyy]

I'm gonna ask my mum to buy me Crayola markers for Christmas, she's gonna be like "aren't you a little old to be using Crayola?" But idc :)

[@mareeellis2149]

Is the pen a 3.5 or a 2.0??

[@northerncazket3880]

I use the tombow markers to color drawings is that bad???

[@ReptarsaurusRex]

nah, I do that too. they will just fray faster depending on the paper.

[@cchhjjhyytf9157]

I love you calligraphy lractice😑

[@tesnasiju2578]

How to hand letter my dad ordered me a 100 pack of crayola super tips from amazon they are arriving on Friday the 29th of November

[@GeriWillis]

isn anyone familiar with Chameleon Markers....they seem amazing so far but just started getting artsy during the pandemic.

[@nataliahabczyk3850]

Before I even start trying calligraphy or hand lettering I first need to learn cursive

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You can start with your regular alphabet! A lot of the letters that I write are technically the cursive form of the letter, but not all of them (like b!). You can always start by learning the proper pressure of having thick downstrokes and thin upstrokes and then go from there! Hope that helps!

[@bridgetleon4643]

there's some I Michaels that cost $3.19 when you have 50% off it gives you to pay $1.60

[@HowtoHandLetter]

That's a great deal! Thanks for sharing!

[@SevenUnwokenDreams]

I don't understand why this didn't work for me. I messed around with pressure and everything and it doesn't make a difference

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Sorry to hear that! You could try holding your pen at a slight angle. If your markers are dull or pushed in it could make it harder to get a thin upstroke. I would recommend just trying to draw some simple strokes like drills if you haven't already! Good luck! And thanks for watching!

[@abbygamer3840]

Is that a washable

[@yoong21]

how to avoid my tombow from fraying :(

[@HowtoHandLetter]

What kind of paper are you using? This can definitely be the issue. I won't lie - I use cheap paper because I have a big pack of Tombows, but I have heard great things about HP Premium Laser Jet paper - It's on my list to buy and I will definitely share if it makes a difference.