How to Create a Simple Lettering Brush on Procreate 5

[@jaydanixa1143]

thank you others go a whole circle to show you something so simple keep them coming :)

[@samiharahman394]

Love how thorough and informative your videos are - extremely helpful for beginners like myself. One question I have is, is it not possible to create pressure size / brush strokes without an apple pen? Im using an apple pen dupe and not getting the same thick / thin results as you on 3:07.

[@itssadietime9652]

Sorry unless the product you have says they have pressure sensitivity, then it won’t work. Most/all fake apple pencils don’t have pressure sensitivity

[@princesstype6926]

Thank you for this! Much appreciated ❤️

[@babyg8088]

Hey, so i did everything in this video, but on my screen it doesnt have the "Response" option like yours. Do you know how i can fix that?

[@Create35253]

Thank you for this tutorial I am an artist myself and I use procreate thank you 🙏 for this tutorial. 0:05

[@mia.doxsee8455]

I’m not getting the size based on pressure... I’m using a stylus I hope that doesn’t change anything. Can you please help?

[@jdez6871]

I have had a stylist for so long finally got a apple pen lol. Go to the wrench then prefs then “edit pressure curve” try out some things and it will work eventually once you fiddle and find the right size 😊 hope this helped!

[@Jadag187]

Miss Shelly! You literally give me THE BEST video tips!! This brush you help to create is the best EVER OMG! Thank you! So much

[@lettersbyshells]

Awww yayyy!! Thank you so much for making my dayyy!! You are the best 😊

[@maddixeditss3926]

I was so excited but does work on phone or only iPad :(

[@growamind]

My Procreate 5.2.9 version does not have the "streamline" option under "StrokePath" "Brush." I googled it and it actually is found under "stabilization" with a lot more options: Streamline-amount, Streamline-pressure, Stabilization-amount, Motion Filtering-Amount, and Motion Filtering-Expression. Can you direct me on the best settings to achieve the brush demonstrated above? Thanks!

[@lettersbyshells]

ahh i have to make an updated tutorial! I would recommend just increasing the "amount" only to max under stabilization!

[@alliegriffin1274]

Thanks for asking this! I was so lost 😩😂

[@torikellyreeves]

@@lettersbyshellswhat size did you reduce your brush too in procreate?

[@zinatk]

Hi this video has helped allot,I did everything that this video did but my down strokes don’t work,it’s like a thin line,how do I fix this?

[@calligraphybygandhi]

Thank you you explain everything very smoothly ❤❤❤🎉 recently I bought ipad

[@lettersbyshells]

yayy :)

[@lettersbyshells]

im so glad! :)

[@inesssosa]

Thank u so much for the video, everything was so clear to understand and to do, the only problem is that I don’t understand why when I write the brush seems just a normal brush, the lines are all thick. I thought that it’s maybe cuz I have a Logitech pen and not an apple pen but after searching it got out that they are the same🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m really confused..

[@samiharahman394]

im having the same problem! Im not using an apple pen either, wonder if the "apple pen" settings actually impact any other pens used.

[@keturahchilders4605]

okay SAME!! maybe it's a non-apple pencil thing😢

[@aminabaig942]

The reason why it’s not working for u guys is beacuse only the Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity Which is what you need to have to do hand lettering

[@chicas_vida_loca]

Same omg it’s so annoying, I’ve got the Amazon alternative. Are there any alternatives that do that same thing as in the pressures of the brushes

[@laurienunes5101]

I just got this app, love it.. But I don't have streamline. I'm on a iPad pro 3rd gen... But it still works for the most part. But I'm confused by no streamline option. Thx for the tutorial!

[@lettersbyshells]

ahh i have to make an updated tutorial! the streamline is under stabilization now :)

[@dschad20011]

@@lettersbyshells please do this.

[@eddievasquez237]

Very cool! I just wanted a straightforward tutorial to make a lettering brush and you delivered! Thank you! 😃😃😃😃😃

[@Siapahayo-l8d]

Why i cant find “streamline” on stroke path menu :(

[@lettersbyshells]

ahh i have to make an updated tutorial! the streamline is under stabilization now :)

[@ebbalennartssonstade6020]

I cant change my streamline though haha.. 4:20

[@lettersbyshells]

ahh i have to make an updated tutorial! the streamline is under stabilization now :)

[@liendy20]

Thank you very much.. After searching for few days how to create own lettering. I finally found you. I am really a beginner and starting this hobby is really expensive.. Saw so many tutorials but yours is the best.. Not only for free but easy to follow... Saw a lot of tutorials but at the end the brushes are for purchase to use ... Thank you very very much.

[@jessecklui]

Thank you so much. This was so clear!

[@lettersbyshells]

Yayyy :)

[@harper.mcinerny]

Script brush is my favorite but i forgot to duplicate it once and messed it up.

[@Frankocean_luvr]

Thank you so much this was absolutely perfect !!💛💛💛

[@lettersbyshells]

Awww you're the besttt! Thank you :)

[@itsellie_11]

When I change the size of my brush the top of my stroke stays the same instead of being thinner, how would I fix that?

[@cledoux1987]

Thank you so much for the explanation! I have been struggling and almost gave up!

[@lettersbyshells]

Awww yayy! So happy the video helped :)

[@ss-bp4sn]

hey this was rlly helpful but quick question, fo you think you could do a tutorial for a calligraphy brush without an apple pen? i followed the instructions but it didnt come like yours and i presume its because i dont have an apple pen... thank you!

[@abbygvolleyball]

only apple pencils can provide the pressure to make small up strokes and large down strokes unfortunately

[@bandanabarmanb7695]

Thank you so much.It helped me a lot ❤️😊 I subscribed your channel and liked your video💓

[@lettersbyshells]

Thank you 🤗💛💛

[@bandanabarmanb7695]

Your welcome❤️❤️🥰

[@nenny.septiana]

Thank you. You make it so simple and easy. Love your video 😊

[@lettersbyshells]

You are so welcome!

[@readysetsuccess]

Simple and to the point. Great job.

[@lettersbyshells]

thanks love!! :)

[@maryamamini1734]

Thank you it was very helpful 💗💗

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww yayyy! :)

[@sabinadizdarevic1030]

Thanks for the helpful video. I am having trouble with my custom brush and the tilt. To get any thickness in my brush I have to write with my Apple Pencil almost completely parallel with the screen. If I hold the Apple Pencil normally the brushstrokes are incredibly thin even with the size increased to max and pressure. Also the pressure isn’t working unless I turn my pencil to its side. Can you help with this?

[@lettersbyshells]

Yay, glad the video was helpful :) What angle is your iPad? When you are lettering, is it horizontal or vertical?

[@sabinadizdarevic1030]

@@lettersbyshells I have my iPad laying horizontal when attempting to use the pencil.

[@lettersbyshells]

@@sabinadizdarevic1030 Hmm.. try writing on your iPad at a vertical position and see if that helps?

[@jdez6871]

TYSM!!!!! THIS HELPED SOOOOO MUCH NEW SUBSCRIBER!!

[@sajaza9808]

(streamline) isn't here in my app Whyy that 😐😭?

[@lettersbyshells]

ahh the app has been updated since I made this video tutorial! The streamline is now under the stabilization folder! I'll make an updated tutorial soon :)

[@katallylin9625]

When I did it, the up strokes were thick and not thin, do you know why?

[@lettersbyshells]

Oh no! Reduce your pressure maybe or decrease the brush size.. I'm not sure.. send me an email at [e-mail] :)

[@ARTYCOATY]

I respect you. I learned very much. Full watched. 😊🌸🌼🌸🌼

[@lettersbyshells]

Awww thank you!!! 😊😊😊

[@aairaa9404]

Hi Shelly. This video was amazing but I don’t have an Apple Pencil so I’m using my fingers. Do you mind masking a tutorial with only using your fingers so I can make a brush, too? Thank you

[@Daw.oody5]

I know how to do it with it I use my finger, I use a brush from a file (rad and happy) but it works with the brush pen they give you it takes a tiniest bit of practice

[@abbygrrl]

@@Daw.oody5 how

[@Daw.oody5]

@@abbygrrl I’ll make a vid

[@Learnwithobk]

Thank you❤

[@danielagaia3102]

Oh my gosh!!!! You’re amazing!thank you so much

[@jazzpage3089]

Can u make the down stroke stuff with a logi pen I’m really confused 😔😣

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww I don't believe you can :( I'm so sorry about that 😔😔😔 Hoping to do a review on them in the future

[@jazzpage3089]

Shelly Kim oh that’s alright thankyou anyway x

[@lettersbyshells]

@@jazzpage3089 Aww sorry again :(

[@joiebondoc]

So helpful love it 💞😘

[@emilyreyes6834]

SO HELPFUL

[@daisyj101]

Ok super new to this! I have a knock off Apple pencil stylus because I wasn’t honestly sure if this was something I’d be into! I have followe you instructions, but CANNOT get think and thin lines. Does this only work with Apple Pencil?

[@lettersbyshells]

hey! aww yes! this tutorial would only work for the Apple Pencil to get the thick and thin strokes

[@aminahbeg]

Can you show us the hi stamp?

[@lettersbyshells]

Yes!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGKoh5proM2ZmLM :)

[@aminahbeg]

Thank you! Love ur videos!

[@lettersbyshells]

@@aminahbeg you're the best!! Thank you :)

[@mobilefreelancer3831]

i cant see streamline on mine

[@lettersbyshells]

ahh i have to make an updated tutorial! the streamline is under stabilization now :)

[@cholesita75]

I don’t now why I can’t make the fine lines all my lines are thick do you now why?

[@hannelinkeebsen8506]

Is there another way to be able to write like this without a apple pencil?

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww the apple pencil normally controls that pressure which creates the differences in strokes! Have you explored just brush pens with paper? :)

[@hannelinkeebsen8506]

I just wanted to try it on the ipad if I could do it better because I couldn't get along with the brush pens I have at home. Do you know good brush pens that you can recommend to me?

[@lettersbyshells]

@@hannelinkeebsen8506 Aww I know what you mean!! :( Finding the best brush pens can be tricky! I do recommend the tombow fudenosuke brush pens! My fav is the hard tip one! :) I also have a list of my fav supplies: lettersbyshells.com/learn

[@hannelinkeebsen8506]

Thank you : )

[@marinyreeluxury3585]

Hey um I’m not sure why but when I went to “Apple Pencil” and increased the size and decrease the opacity I still unfortunately got stuck with just thick lines like it didn’t create a point like yours 😩

[@lettersbyshells]

Hmm.. send me an email at [e-mail] :)

[@marinyreeluxury3585]

Shelly Kim for sure my email is [e-mail] so you’ll kno it’s me, thank you!

[@justicemarshall5440]

Im having the same problem and ive noticed that when i go to apple pencil theres a setting right under smoothing on your screen thats set to 30% but i dont have that setting no where

[@abbygrrl]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@gabde2791]

hit the wrench then hit “prefs” then hit connect third party stylus and choose yours. (Apple Pencil is already automatically connected)

[@lmaononame1793]

Wait..when yoy say "procreate 4..5" do you mean updates??? Or a complete new app of the same thing?? Like..re-buy it and stuff

[@lettersbyshells]

Yes updates!! 💛 Sorry for the confusion

[@luamartinsmagalhaes]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@lettersbyshells]

You're welcome!

[@stephaniepolakoff8085]

ur amazing for this thank you

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww yayyy!

[@xrachelleausteezy]

Thank you so much for this video!🥰 I have been looking for a video that explained how to do thicker downstrokes! Only thing is when I first start the letters, I have like a little oval in the beginning of letters. Any tips?

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww of course!! :) And would you be able to send me a video of what's happening? Send me a video over at [e-mail] :) Thanks love!

[@xrachelleausteezy]

Oh! I totally forgot about this comment I made hahah! I figured it out - I always write my names with a little wave first! So I just have to start lightly then just do more pressure when I’m doing the downstrokes 😊 thank you so much!!

[@shammaalneaimi463]

Thank you thank you Shelly you are great woman 😭

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww you are too kind!!

[@miaha.]

Ty but I dont have the Apple pen yet 😔

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww hopefully soon! In the meantime, make a monoline brush (no pressure on strokes) soo ignore the apple settings steps!

[@sarag1834]

I tried it with my 5.0.2 version and I couldn’t get thin strokes

[@lettersbyshells]

Oh no!! Did you also reduce the brush pressure on the left side of the screen? And what is your canvas size??

[@alyxnewman6795]

Shelly Kim how do you reduce the pressure on the brush/ where do you go? Also, do you have to have an Apple Pencil to do this?

[@lettersbyshells]

@@alyxnewman6795 Hi there!! Yes, the apple pencil specifically helps apply the pressure! Without the apple pencil, it will not apply any pressure. To reduce the brush pressure, check on the left hand side and the brush pressure should be located there!

[@morphymeh2983]

You did a great job explaining but even tho I followed every step it didn’t work for me

[@ameliasmith3404]

Same...

[@OhHamburgers]

The pressure isn’t working. I’ve tried countless tutorials, and I follow every step and the pressure remains the same with my brushes. It’s just one solid thick line. There is no taper on the ends- only a line with the same thickness throughout. I’ve tried so many guides and watched a ton of videos and I have no idea how to get this to work.

[@melodys.5972]

Don’t know why mine can’t

[@uFines]

Mine did not work :(

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww what happened? Let me know!

[@uFines]

Shelly Kim i dont know but mine does not work , BTW ily and love your vids and im a huge fannnn 🤗!!!!

[@Alex-ge2cl]

But what if you don’t have an Apple Pencil? Nice vid tho!

[@lettersbyshells]

Aww you can make a monoline brush :)

[@Alex-ge2cl]

Shelly Kim I can?

[@lettersbyshells]

@@Alex-ge2cl yep! Just follow the steps and ignore the Apple Pencil setting steps!

[@Cleo_24678]

I tried, and failed xd

[@ericahidalgo1003]

Me too. I noticed the only difference between my screen and hers is the "response" in "apple pencil" tab is at 30%. I do not have that on my procreate. Its the newest procreate available as I just downloaded it since I got the iPad pro. My lettering doesnt change when the strokes change. Its the same size through the strokes. Instead of it being skinny on up strokes and fat on down strokes.

[@Cleo_24678]

@@ericahidalgo1003 yeah same, I think it because of the settings

[@artycoholic]

cries with no apple pencil 😭

[@megancooksey]

Thank you!!