My Favourite Fonts For Planners & Journals | Informal Tutorial 🙃

[@cheryllstevens2898]

Would love to get worksheets with your font styles!

[@unatazzadilongevita]

Me too 8:02

[@KiffG]

Yes please!

[@marilynosorio3466]

I think I’ve seen some on her website!!

[@shadee15]

Yessss

[@quince7]

This is actually SUPER HELPFUL, and takes some of the mystery out of doing more interesting fonts. Thank you for sharing your approach!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay I'm glad it was helpful!! Happy writing

[@KobeLincoln-us3uu]

Not to add to your to-do’s or anxiety, but I’d love (one day) to see you sell a CMC book (like the ones TN sells, a thick one) with photos of your journal pages, life pictures, stories, advice, artwork, accessories, etc. It’d be so cozy and a great resource to go through, again and again. Maybe an anniversary edition!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Omg I love this idea so so much!!! My head is already spinning with things to add hehe. Thank you for this

[@colombepetite]

This is a perfectly timed video for me, thank you. My Watercolor group is wanting me to “teach” them how I write. I started calligraphy over 40 years ago, but have recently been practicing various styles for a couple years now. I have a little notebook that I write my font styles in very similar to your demo sheet. One of my favorites is lowering (or raising) the mid-line of the letter.😊

[@annelyle5474]

I do that too, especially lowering it - it can give a nice "Art Deco" vibe to an otherwise ordinary bit of writing!

[@kimfields1000]

I’ve been on a hand lettering journey for over 2 years-and I still learned a lot from this video! Thanks for sharing 💛 Your “infographics” at the end were so good and so cute!! 🥰

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Oh yay!! This makes me happy to hear ^_^ Have a great week Kim~

[@emilygiron2845]

I would pay to get worksheets with all of your fonts so I could practice… for reals Helen. Your fonts are the best!

[@WendyInMD]

Great tips, Helen. Seems like practicing different creative lettering styles this way would be relaxing, playful and constructive at the same time. I think writing words would be so much more interesting than just doing lettering drills (which probably explains why I haven’t perfected brush lettering - all the courses tell you to keep doing drills of the strokes. That’s just torture for my brain!). Have a great week!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Wendy!! I soooo agree! Haha I lose interest very quickly 😭

[@purpledoodle06]

You have no idea how helpful this really is!! i really like how you set up ur planners and this tutorial is helpful to keep everything clean and organized :) so excited to start planning on my hobonichi avec 🥰

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aw yay I'm glad!!! Have fun with your setup!!

[@fatemabarot1635]

As a professional graphic designer, I can say your intuitive and curated know on lettering is fairly good :) What’s interesting about your handwriting is your ascenders and descenders are close to your x height. Making your style very suitable for planner grid. Cool videos. Cheers!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

This means a lot!! Thank you so much for the fun notes ^_^

[@drtanyasamuel9355]

Helen, I loved the analogies about the line with/without a ruler. I am trying to be more consistent-minded over perfection because it often triggers analysis paralysis. I am grateful you posted the video 🙂

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay I'm glad it resonated with you!!! Good luck and thank you Tanya

[@1001reasons1968]

This was so helpful to me, Helen. And just through your descriptions I identified something I really struggle with is making oval shapes in my lettering. At least I can find a way to work on that now.

[@mellorin44]

Loved this informal tutorial! It's like easy concepts you can use to your own handwriting

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much!! I hope it comes in handy & good luck

[@slastenushkaslast3402]

this is a very good video, Im so glad you decided to post it. Thank you

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ah thank you so much!!

[@satokokamada6934]

This is a great tip!! -working from own natural hand writing!! Thank you!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Satoko!! Good luck~

[@DayleneK]

Thank you for this, I did not realize that the different fonts were basically the same with different tweeks. That really makes sense to me, so if my fancy writing gets way better, I will totally credit you!! Thank you again, Helen :)

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hehe I hope this tip comes in handy!!! Good luck

[@planwithabi]

When I first started practicing my lettering, it was with your hand lettering worksheet so that has truly inspired my writing now. I love this video, and there’s such great helpful tips in here so I’m excited to try these out. Thank you for constantly teaching and inspiring us Helen ❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Omg thank you Abi!! That is one olllldd video haha. You are a pro now!

[@PockyRulez]

I love love love you sharing your thought process, I think it's so helpful for finding our own styling instead of looking at 3562234 examples of other peoples!!

[@CngocMeo]

Oh, this video like a lullaby for me ❤❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hehe

[@hellomrsrandom]

Thank you so very much for the examples at the end and for covering this topic! It makes so much sense!!!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hehe my pleasureee! Glad it was helpful ^_^

[@charissasplans]

This is such a great video and I learned so much!! Thank you for taking the time to do this for people like me who don’t have a clue how to letter 😆

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay thank you Charissa!! Hehe I hope it comes in handy!!

[@Honeyfruity]

I loved this video so much. I rediscoverd my love for fountainpen writing and I struggel with always mixing fonts within the words this clip was very helpfull in not imitating someone but embrace your natural handwriting .Thank you 🥰

[@yoopstia]

thank you for this video! it somehow gave me more confidence about my own handwriting with which i can start to play now 😅 🙏 ps: your handwriting is so satisfying and very pleasant to look at!

[@KuraiKodoku16]

Those are some neat tips and very easy ways to slightly adjust your own handwriting without re-learning or copying a whole new font! I'll have to practice/test my handwriting in my first ever Hobonichi in the notes pages My handwriting is quite heavy handed and a lil big with hanging bits from the letter j,q,p,y and such, so I wanna make sure it can fit in the smaller grid lines.

[@micmatute]

having a nice cup of coffee and enjoying so much this video 😊 thanks, dear Helen ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Have a lovely Sunday!!!!

[@marzettik]

Happy Planner Sunday! This is fun. I love this. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank youuu and have a happy Sunday!!

[@sadhanamurali7335]

This is so helpful and very eloquently explained!! Thank you!! ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Glad it was helpful!!!

[@deniseholmes7958]

Thanks so much for the VERY helpful lettering video. For example, it never occurred to me to change the positon of my paper to get more slant on the letters. Brilliant!❤🎉❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay I'm so glad!! Hehe I hope it comes in handy~

[@CatsPlansCrystals]

Helen!! You have no idea how much I love this video!!!! ❤❤❤ I’ll be bookmarking/saving it to review often!! ❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yayy I'm glad you enjoyed it! Happy writing~

[@2BRnot2BRipper]

Thanks for all the tips, Baby Bear! Love you!!! 🥰 ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Love ya moreee!! Have a great Sunday!!

[@TatianaVelasco-t7s]

Love the Bold tip font so much.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Me too!

[@dianazeh7]

Thank you Helen! This is so helpful!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Diana!!!

[@pjjosephgiss]

I would love a package of cheat sheets! Or recorded workshops! Thanks so much for this video💜💜

[@Penelope222]

One of my main issues has been lowercase letters when I’m writing tiny (like Hobonichi/Sterling Ink grids). I don’t like how the loops of letters like j and y collide with the next line if writing. Looking at your writing I’ve realised you make them much smaller and way less loopy. That’s what I’m going to try next! Thanks!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ohhh I know what you mean! Yep yep I keep the ascenders and descenders pretty minimal!

[@toastypandaco]

Thank you for these tips, Helen! I will definitely try this in my handwriting! The funny thing about my handwriting thou is that it is very inconsistent 🤣 feels like multiple people writing in a page! 😬🤣

[@megankelly5739]

So beautiful! Would love to know what fountain pen you use!

[@kristifly5305]

Great video, thank you!

[@laurasmalley2774]

Oh my gosh thank you sooooo much! Would you be able to make these available as worksheets so we can practice? ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

My pleasure!! Ah maybe when I have time I will redo these and scan it!!

[@laurasmalley2774]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo thank you so much for even considering it. I know you must be so busy. This video is truly amazing! I’m bookmarking it for sure. Thank you for being so kind and generous. ❤

[@lizsowden2367]

Extremely helpful, thank you so much! 💜

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Glad it was helpful!!!

[@stacya3751]

Thank you for the tutorial! Very helpful!

[@ellenwise9795]

Very informative! Loved the video!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay thank you Ellen!

[@lesliefigueroa1229]

Hello! I love love your videos and I am fairly new to the hobonichi world, but I just got my very first one and I am a little stuck on how to set up the index section. I know I want it to be a habits tracker, but I am not sure how to go about it exactly. Any ideas or recommendations?

[@mari_avenue_all_things_planned]

This is awesome ❤ Thank you

[@leilarodriguez3709]

❤❤❤ could you do an updated video on your stationary favourites? Or journal/planning stationary?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ohhh thank you for this suggestion! I do have a blog post about it in the meantime if you're interested!! thecoffeemonsterzco.com/blogs/midnight-blogging/helens-favourite-stationery-supplies-1

[@kimikobuford]

Happy Sunday Helen ❤❤❤❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Happy Sunday Kimikoooo!!

[@misstimberlake09]

Super interesting and great tips

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karenc.8622]

HELLOOOOO BEAUTIFUL HELEN!!! Hope you’re doing well and that you have a magical week ahead. Sending you the biggest hug 🤗🫶🏽🤗💕💕💕

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aw you are always so sweet!! Thank you so much Karen! 🥰 Have a great week ahead!!

[@simona_bee]

Helen, do you do any digital planning? if so, what apps do you use?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I don't!

[@TrinityGracePraises]

What journal do you use for your reading journal? Can I buy the buy the reading stickers?

[@anna7276]

The video us “poo” writers have been waiting for!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dianaxrma]

omg Helen, this was sososo fun to watch!! hopefully you can come back to wonderpens to do a workshop on lettering bc i would 100000% go hehe 🤭🤍

[@sanha5191]

One thing I struggle with is making the script look bouncy and flowey - not sure if you know what I mean but it just doesn’t look as natural as yours and just looks a little awkward 😔

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Ohhh I see what you mean! I would suggest taking a look at a "bouncy" word you like, and draw horizontal bars at the bottom. See where the bars are and find a pattern! There usually is a pattern ;)

[@amacdonell]

Great reference. Thanks!

[@rosannewysocki]

Thanks, this is very helpful!

[@ChristinaHeber-f6b]

Thanks! I love it.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Christina!!!

[@budgetworks9822]

Great video ❤thanks so much !

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@AvnieKadlaskar]

Yay first 🎉

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Have a great Sunday!!

[@matilda8329]

Really helpful! Thanks 😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I'm glad!! Have a great day ^__^

[@It_Ovz]

Hermoso ❤ Gracias gracias 🫂

[@Emqtionall]

Where do you buy the actual planner itself? Ive looked in your shops and everywhere lol

[@Nandhinivaratha]

Nice 😊

[@77VJC]

Correction : You ARE a professional…

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you 😭😭

[@prrari22]

I think after nearly 9 years in business selling designs, you can call yourself a professional!

[@FOODCOURT-fl3vr]

Hello Helen I love your videos Can you make a handwriting video plzz❤

[@SandraPawula-ss7sy]

This was funQ

[@stevesmith4319]

planner tips .

[@NatashaLeecole]

I’m not seeing the messiness lol looks like a handwritten font you can donwnload , and the way you wrote those bold and slanted letters 😯😍👌🏽

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Look closer Natasha 😩 Hahaha kidding kidding, thank you so much!!!!

[@NatashaLeecole]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo mhm exactly lol I wish my messy handwriting was this neat and prettyyy

[@plandsandtravels]

@@NatashaLeecoleremember someone out there is looking at your handwriting and wishing they were as neat. Embrace your own creations imperfections because I could look at it & think it just looks unique and beautiful

[@IvyPlans]

Lol...I saw you writing in person, it does not look generally okay, it looks awesome. I will be honest I have very neat handwriting, but it doesn't look as nice as yours (my opinion) because the incongruities of your writing add character. Perfect penmanship is not all that.