Hand Lettering A Simple Introduction

[@chrisgrui1993]

holy crap. The sudden contrast between handwriting and lettering shocked me like hell. Your lettering is really special.

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I stopped your video @3:13 to say THANK YOU....Thank You for saying just how long it took you to begin and become good at creative hand-lettering. I will officially begin my hand lettering journey in a small Michael's journal I got myself years ago and have now realized what it's PERFECT for! PLEASE make more video on your hand lettering....I'd certainly watch them ALL faithfully!

[@mommylhey]

Pretty Blue Stamper Design's that sounds awesome to me. yes, I'll be doing this more than usual

[@anjichurch4406]

Oh my goodness! I have like everything you mention pretty much but I am such a scatter brain...I am 52 and I have been a paper and pen lover all my life but until only recently did I open that part of myself in an attempt to get through a very deep depression after being diagnosed with the family killer of 50 year olds in my family heart condition...this video is literally direction for me...it is so clear the one thing I have not given myself is time. I am a visual learner and youtube has been pivotal to this process for me...having to retire as a midwife and having to reset myself as a certified medical assistant in a cancer center...from birth to life and facing ones own at a young age is a good reason to be depressed so I refused medication...and dug sown inside of me...I am so excited for what your video is for me! Thank you so so much for being who you are and sharing it...I am gratefulfor this.

[@mommylhey]

Anji Church I am sending you a massive hug and please know that your life is so important and that you are very loved.

[@livrterry]

Wow! I love that you offer a comparison to your hand writing vs. your handlettering. It made me feel a little more confident that I could actually achieve some artistic hand-lettering skills.

[@tobiasmicriz]

I thought hand lettering is like, you need a pen and a paper and just write it down. but then it's not! Thank you so much for this! An awesome inspiration!

[@noak5895]

I just got myself brush pens and I have been doing a ton of research but your vid has by FAR been the host helpful! Thank you :)

[@mommylhey]

Alyssa Romee thank you very much...

[@lauram8880]

I began handlettering two years ago, and now i'm looking at my old handletterings. I see a biiig difference with what I draw now, so KEEP PRACTISING !!!! ♥

[@kalogascon125]

This video is so inspiring. I want to learn calligrapy so bad, and this video motivates me even more. Thank you, I will pursue this dream of mine.

[@robertahill3101]

I found this video to be very helpful. I have done calligraphy for many years, but have always wanted to make it come alive with hand lettering. Thank you so much. I look forward to learning hand lettering. Have a wonderful day

[@mommylhey]

I truly appreciate your comment. Thank you.

[@zxyelenaxz]

Great video! I started practicing brush lettering and calligraphy in the beginning of February, so its been almost a month and I am so excited by the craft. Like you said its not a burden to practice everyday, its fun! I am so glad you addressed that hand lettering is very different from your handwriting. Im am trying to tackle brush lettering, watercolor and traditional calligraphy all at once. Videos like yours are super helpful! Thanks =]

[@mommylhey]

Aaaaaaaw, thank you soooo much

[@ichig0211]

You have truly inspired me to keep going. I was feeling a bit down about not seeing much improvement, but your video has lit a fire in me again!

[@mommylhey]

that's my main goal is to keep you guys going... yahoo!!!

[@IceCeeTV]

You handwriting itself looks like a font already. Nice.

[@RubyKeyvani]

Thank you for this! I recently became very interested in learning calligraphy but was feeling overwhelmed until this video!

[@mommylhey]

Ruby Keyvani 😘😘😘

[@lil.dimples5871]

Lhey Ralston I really love the way you are explaining or like saying your true feelings about the hand lettering , you seriously made me fall in love with hand lettering/ calligraphy, thank you once again and I hope you have a beautiful day ❤

[@xdesertlily]

Thank you so much for posting what your practice was like two years ago. Gives me the confidence to keep going and keep trying.

[@erinbailess4233]

Wow, lady! Wow, wow, wow! Of course, it is obvious that you are talented. Your way of patiently explaining things is incredible! You are an amazing teacher, anticipating a student's insecurities and answering questions and encouraging people preemptively- fantastic!

[@ash-lynnsarah8626]

I've been thinking about getting into handlettering for a while now and it's as if youtube read my mind, because your video just popped up in my suggestions feed. :) This has inspired me to finally start. Tomorrow is payday so I guess I'm gonna be buying some new pens and a book :D Thanks!

[@mommylhey]

have lots of fun!!! 😍

[@kamikea1]

Hello thank you for the video. I too have recently taken an interest in learning the art of calligraphy. And just gave up for a while, because I felt I l needed a teacher to physically be there and teach it to me, but something just keeps bring me back to having interest in learning again. This video was exactly what I needed to see and hear. Now I know for a fact I can learn it on my own. I will be purchasing these books tonight!!!!

[@mommylhey]

kamikea1 you got this!!!! it might not take overnight. but with patience and really just enjoying the process it's worth it! have lots of fun!

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

This video is everything! I felt like you were speaking to me directly as I've been getting discouraged with how slow my progress has been. I will be purchasing the books you recommended for sure. You're channel just showed up in my recommended videos and I wasn't even searching for hand lettering videos...fate and I'm a new subbie. Thank you SO much for this video!

[@mommylhey]

It's amazing how universe sends us message in special way... You got this! 😊

[@kirstyvlogs3300]

Funnily enough it appeared in mine and neither had I searched or looked for them, which makes me think that KZbin monitors our phone's browser activity since I just bought the exact book in the thumbnail, so glad I found her though!

[@mommylhey]

+Kirsty Vlogs hello hello there... Enjoy your journey...

[@SuzanneLight]

Great inspiration! I'm going to start......I've always wanted to do calligraphy and I love your style!

[@mommylhey]

Thank you Suzanne 😊

[@MdIsa25]

Very very productive video. I was very frustrated when I just started learning hand lettering but now I am totally satisfied to see your inspiring video to learn more. "practice makes men perfect"

[@heidiann184]

I love your hand lettering! It's beautiful.

[@sharivalley8230]

One of the most informative videos on KZbin!!! Thanks so much!!! Can't wait to see more!!!😜

[@clientdelacruz6132]

Its so lovely creative BEAUTIFUL lettering and nice Instruction thanks for the tips and instruction

[@Twinkle1206]

This is so encouraging for be a beginner. Thank you so much. :)

[@d.binger6961]

You are such a good teacher! You have inspired me today to learn a new skill. I love your happy voice and such encouraging style. I have a 25 year career in education and you have impressed me so much. Thank you! Dee in Ohio, new empty nester looking for a hobby for evenings (that do NOT include food:)) namaste (yoga is my new daytime thing:)

[@haneli5626]

For the begginers like me!Here is what I do☺If you go up stroke just put thin line but if down stroke add a line and color shade it☺

[@AimesleeW]

Loved hearing YOUR story, you are very talented. What I did not like about Creative Lettering and Beyond, two things I wanted to do from it was the wc/gouache lettering and the chalkboard lettering. This book had 4 authors, yet none of them thought to specify what brush to use for the wc/gouache, or how to seal the chalkboard art. Argh!

[@estampadonna]

Great tips! Thank you so much!! You opened my mind when you said that lettering is drawing too❤

[@booberry10]

Thank you so much!!! Very inspirational and positive.😊 This was a lot of help! And those books are awesome. Gotta get 'em! Hope you and your family are well! Hugs and Smiles!! Becca

[@mommylhey]

glad to help Becca. i'd like to share more. so I will try my best to do a series... take care!!!

[@b21.9]

I have only watched one of your videos but i'm already really interested with your channel! I love the way you explain things and encourage us, your viewers. Keep up the awesome work❤

[@ninazobel4625]

Thx so much, I already had the 2 Tombow pens, so I'm so grateful 2 see how u used it. Oh, and if u can tell by my abbreviations, I am in middle school😂 I love calligraphy and hope to someday be as advanced and talented as u r!

[@mommylhey]

Just keep writing and practicing 😊

[@DianaTrout]

You've inspired me to start! I'm excited to continue. Thank Lley

[@mommylhey]

and I am so excited to be part of your journey... thank you...

[@crystelletolentino9805]

This is so inspirational i started to have interest in calligraphy for just a month or week i guess and Im so bad at it I dont have any patience or anything so sometimes I considered just giving up. but just like what you said, I have to want to be better so that I could now I do that and i believe that im gradually getting better than I did before And I want to be like, better than I am today so that pushes me to practice harder. I will surely remember your tips and One day, maybe, If I became a professional at this, I will come back and say, "Yes I did it." so thank you so much for that 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@mommylhey]

crystelle tolentino yes, you got this!!!

[@amarinroth1038]

I've been doing it for week and feet better and then seeing this. I feel even more motivate, #Calligraphy spread the #Love .

[@sarahw713]

I’m so excited to watch this I️ got this kit for Christmas!!!

[@NutyDoory]

I have the book creative lettering and beyond, really helpful and inspiration.great video love your work!

[@mommylhey]

Thank you...

[@lluviadeloveilustracion6112]

Preciosa y muy artística!!! Me encantó verlo, muchas gracias.

[@camilaramirez9606]

Hi, where can I find those booklets?, I live in Colombia and sincerely I don´t find anything about lettering, just some pens and brushes,

[@Tartarazine]

She said amazon. Idk about the shipping though.

[@lisbetwood7762]

Your handwriting is really cool! TRUELY!

[@prayingkoala]

great video beautiful work ... just so you know the amazon links come up not found

[@mommylhey]

Tina Hill I have to edit again, thank you for letting me know!

[@prayingkoala]

you're welcome

[@LilCraftyNook]

I watched this just after a K Werner video where she did amazing handlettering! Thank you SO much !!

[@hannahbalogun7755]

Love this! Thank you so much, definitely inspired to start studying Calligraphy now, can't wait!

[@juangarzon7652]

hi Lhey! Thank you for the video, its a great explanation of the concept of handwriting and lettering. I do understand (and appreciate) the practice you mention it takes to reach your level and style. And now that Im getting serious about illustration and lettering, I found this video really useful. Keep it up! :D

[@katiejeffrey7931]

What kind of pen are you using? Great stuff!

[@ivi122]

Wow I love ❤️ your handwriting!!! So beautiful

[@AnaMariMarcos]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kaiami80]

Thank you for the awesome video! I can’t wait to explore your channel!! A few of the links are no good. Do you have anything to replace those that you’d recommend? Or just the working links?

[@micasky]

Love the video and your watch. I take from your video if I had to choose one book it would be Creative Lettering?? Where did you purchase your watch?

[@mommylhey]

Best Buy 😊

[@Derriann9705]

Just inspired me! Can't wait to start

[@kayla3831]

Thank you for showing me this now I am going to start doing this I think this going to be a new passion of mine

[@JaswinderSingh-it7zk]

It was a very good video with all the necessary links available...and thanks to you for the inspiration!!!!

[@Hutututu]

The amazon links for the books are not working. Can you please share the updated links. Great video by the way and happy lettering.

[@carolinekowalsetskyj5095]

you're way of speaking is adorable ♡

[@indujashankar]

You're hand lettering is unique, love it 😍

[@parisbreakfast]

This is so terrific. THANK YOU!! I send out 100s of illustrated letters and maps from Paris each month and my handwriting is awful. Learning calligraphy is like practicing drawing, so the best warmup. I Just got my Tombow pens and ordered the Creative Lettering book just now. I have molly's book already. Again Thanks!Carolg in Paris

[@sarahfarrah5512]

What sort of pen do you use to get the thick and thin lines in one?

[@stacycorcoran4497]

Love this! Thank you for sharing the book resources 😊

[@casscore]

What kind of Tombow Fudenosuke did you use? The soft or hard one?

[@mommylhey]

I use both. But mostly blue.

[@casscore]

Thank you! Great video.

[@Cutieyum4]

Franz Smith Tombow Fude Brush Pen, Fudenosuke, Hard (blue body). Tombow only makes black ink ones, a soft tip, and a hard one. Around $2.50. Check Japanese importers like Jetpens.com or in Amazon.

[@gillesker]

Actually when you write with tools beautifully, it's calligraphy. When your draw letters, it's lettering.

[@corybyrnes3880]

Great tips, Lhey! Thanks for providing such a great resource. :)

[@leijong1696]

Can I also use just a regular piece of paper when using tombow pen? I bought tombow pen (dual brush).

[@m4rchnight]

youre amazing! what kind of pen your using ?

[@hahahanah9954]

I wanna buy those practice books, where you get them??

[@ekundayoazubuike535]

Did you ever figure out the name of the thicker brush pen? I'm interested in getting one for myself.

[@mommylhey]

Ẹkúndayọ̀ Àzụ́bụ̀íké it's the Pentel Aqua Brush Pen in small tip! 👍🏽

[@lewisfamily6661]

Totally inspiring video!! Thank you so much for all the info and kind encouragement!! 😍 Subscribed, and looking forward to binge watching 😂

[@mommylhey]

Kara Lewis woo hoo!!!!

[@pangpangs2641]

where is there book sell ?

[@oluwatoyosioladepo9437]

Is the fudenosuke pen the soft or the hard type please?

[@Cutieyum4]

Oluwatoyosi Oladepo Hard one, which has the blue tube body, she mentions. Around $2.50 on Jetpens.com

[@raulserran1412]

are those stuffs are availablr here in philippines? like the dot pad?

[@mommylhey]

I'm pretty sure. Maybe try online sellers

[@DonnaSushi]

Nice job! thank you for your tutorial!

[@desynonsochecognomefintome4806]

What's the size of the Pentel Fude Brush Pen that you used in this video?

[@mommylhey]

Desirè Mileo i used the small tip...

[@NancyHauschildt]

Gorgeous! Where do you learn this? Are you an artist?

[@tammy7759]

Great video and I love your watch! What kind is it?

[@mommylhey]

Oh it's a Motorolla Watch.

[@tammy7759]

Lhey Ralston ty. I had no idea they had watches!

[@Spellbound987]

Which of the pens you listed did you use here? It came out beautifully! Hugs Tibby xxx

[@lauralambeth1]

Spellbound987 The 1st pen she used is the Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen. You can search for it on Amazon. $6 for a pack of 2!!

[@eerichere]

So the second book you showed focuses more on calligraphy and the use of a nib and fountain pen. Your pens are brush tips and tombows, so if I buy these (because I love the look of the strokes!), can I only do handlettering? I guess I am just confused as to how you use that second book since it requires entirely different equipment.

[@kraemerashley88]

do you know of another link to find that dot grid pad? The one provided couldn't be found

[@ladyviolet1983]

Is the tombow fudesunoke pen soft or hard? I've found two different numbers of this pen, 111 and 112. Which one are you using in this video? Thanx a lot, you're great

[@mommylhey]

Blue. The hard one.

[@ladyviolet1983]

+Lhey “Mommy Lhey” Ralston thanx!

[@MartaDallOmo]

Hi, what is the name and brand of the pen you are using in min. 1? thanks!

[@vinomommy]

Which Pentel Fude brush are you using: the XFL2L or the XFL2W as the links do not work and I was looking them up on Amazon. TIA!!!

[@gaylemontefalco7798]

this video is lit💯 i've watched so many videos but i really love yours💞

[@oliaitken]

Hi, just wanted to thank you for this video. I watched it two nights ago and just had to order the Creative Lettering and Beyond book on amazon, it arrived today and it is really a lovely book .I've just become interested in lettering so this is perfect. I use these pens for Zentangling so I'm ready to start..... :-)

[@mommylhey]

Sounds great!!!! Have lots of fun!!!

[@nicojapaneserubberstamps]

What a amazing video! I live in Japan, so I can get your brush pens easily! Thank you for sharing;)

[@christelisland]

This is off subject but, what is your rose gold watch? It's beautiful too!!

[@beverleykatherine]

Lhey, this is an amazing video and exactly what I needed. I'm just wondering - have you ever used the "Faber-Castel PITT artist pens"? If so, are the ones featured in this video better for beginners? Thank you!

[@mommylhey]

I tried Faber-Castel and I can say that they can compare to the Prisma Brush Pens. They are really great and will be great for beginners too! :)

[@fivemystifiedhearts]

Hello! I'm so interested in modern calligraphy and hand lettering for the longest time. But I do not have those kinds of brushes, and they're quite expensive for beginners like me. Can I practice without using those brush pens and still get the same results?

[@mommylhey]

Absolutely. You can do it with a simple pen and practice your letters. And once you can afford a brush pen you can start practicing your strokes...

[@fivemystifiedhearts]

+Lhey “Mommy Lhey” Ralston Woah! I didn't expect you to reply this fast!lol Thank you for your reply. I will start practicing my letters now. :) You are so kind; I subscribed! ^_^

[@AnaMateifilm]

i have a burning question. who answered the doorbell? please answer

[@katiegebely9355]

With the Pentel Aqua Brush Pen ( I beleive the thicker pen you used?) Did you have to fill it with ink yourself? If so, what kind of ink? Thanks!

[@bhumanecate]

your hand writing is actually good and I can see your style in the lettering....

[@juliaheidemann33]

I actually really love your handwriting as well though! Don't beat yourself up about it so much :P I prefer to say hand writing has character rather than saying it's sloppy ;)

[@alexsandragladis8070]

what kind of pentel fude do you have?

[@lisbetwood7762]

For encouragement can you show us some of the "beginnings" of your handlettering?

[@HanCraftedCreations]

Thank you for sharing, that first book is now on my wish list!!?

[@hannahhelmer7032]

What pens do you use

[@ElinT13]

WOW! That ist totally awesome! But you DO have a very nice handwriting. Even my "clean handwriting" Looks messier than that by far.

[@mommylhey]

aaaw thank you..m

[@purpleglitter5474]

ElinT13 I agree

[@purpleglitter5474]

ElinT13

[@SANJOSESFYNEST]

Thank you. Will do

[@liztaylor-paul1753]

SANJOSESFYNEST will

[@Sandrac823]

Hello! Is there a brush pen that you can recommend from Michael's? Thanks you! I'm a new subscriber and love your videos!

[@mommylhey]

Hello Sandra, you can try Prisma Marketing Brush Pen.

[@Sandrac823]

+Lhey “Mommy Lhey” Ralston thank you!

[@Mynovelplans]

Thanks so much Lhey! This is awesome!

[@mommylhey]

+Giddy & Giggly Glad to help :)

[@WickedMissy69]

You're really talented! Beautiful lettering!

[@juliahuynh9592]

motivation at its finest!

[@laurawbingham]

Love your lettering. I LOVE your watch! What is that?!! 👍

[@ryanlowther9899]

Moto 360 2nd Generation. I just got one too😊

[@joshvadaniel.v1353]

w

[@chimos]

You have amazing teaching skills too. Thanks

[@federicoccastillo]

Your video sparks my interest in calligraphy. Thank you so much!