The Best Hand Lettering Tools
Hand lettering is definitely my favorite type of Bullet Journal lettering. Using this creative skill, you can create beautiful quote pages and add a spark of creativity to your spreads.
But it’s more than just about your journal, hand lettering by itself is a fantastic hobby and way to express yourself.
Just like with everything, there always comes a question of what pens, markers, and brushes to use for this newfound obsession. And this is where I can help!
With my love for all things creative, especially stationery, I tried as many poems and markers as I could (and still trying out more and more), and I’m here to share with you my top picks and the best hand lettering tools I can recommend.
So get ready to get the best materials you need to express yourself with hand lettering!
When I started with lettering, all I wanted to know is what kind of supplies were everyone using. I had this idea that once I get the right pens my letteribng skills will just magically level up.
Spoiler: they didn’t.
For a while, I blamed the pens, convinced they were the problem. I imagined creating perfect masterpieces with barely any effort. Reality check: that’s not how it went. Frustration kicked in, and I was ready to toss all those pens in the trash and never do any learning ever again.
But here’s the thing: it’s all about practicing rather than your supplies! The important thing is to start trying out and keep on trying, whether you have a 20$ brush pen or a $1 pencil.
That is to say that if you’re looking to spend money on pens that will magically give you lettering skills, this won’t happen. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get some great supplies—they will help you make your lettering look better, and I can guarantee you, from my own experience, that they will help you get more excited and motivated to practice.
So, now that we have clarified that and you’re ready to get some supplies, let’s dive into my top recommendations.
Uh, and if you’re generally interested in lettering, be sure to check some special freebies I have for you at the end of the post!
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The Best Hand Lettering Tools
There are many supplies out there, especially when it comes to hand lettering. I can talk about stationery for hours, but check how many different stationery posts I have on this blog post!
But for this particular post, let's keep it to 11 recommendations. Each of these will be divided into different categories for your convenience.
Let's dive in!
Paper
The first and most important part of any hand lettering project is to pick a paper to work on if you're doing it outside of your journal, of course.
You have to make sure you're getting smooth paper; otherwise, your pens might get damaged. I'd also recommend using some kind of grid; it will help you plan out your handwriting piece.
If you want to use paper with some kind of grid, a dot grid is probably the best choice. It's there to help guide you, but it's not too bright to be distracting.
For a dot grid, I'd recommend using this Rhodia notepad. It always helps keep all your hand lettering projects together so you get to see your progress.
If you're looking for some blank paper that would still be smooth enough and not damage your pens, I'd recommend using this HP paper.
Pencils & Erasers
Pencils and erasers are essential when creating a hand lettering piece, so it's important to have good-quality, easy-to-use options for these.
Here are some of my recommendations.
Foam erasers are my favorite; they erase well and never leave any color residue behind. You can't go wrong with a Sakura eraser.
If you want a hard-core eraser, this is your best option. It can erase everything, including your pen ink. It's not great for erasing large surfaces, but it's perfect for correcting any small errors you might have.
If you're looking for an affordable and reliable set of pencils, these are perfect. They do the job and look cute as well.
If you're more of a fan of mechanical pencils, like I am, let me introduce you to this one. It's one of the most comfortable pencils to use, and considering how many pencils you'll be using, I think it's important to have a comfortable grip.
Pens & Markers
Next are pens, markers, brush pens - everything you need to turn your sketch into a completed hand lettering piece.
The choice of supplies will depend on your style and the colors you like. But these are some amazing options.
First and foremost is a good set of fineliners. If you want any black lines in your hand lettering piece, fineliners are the way to go. They have archival ink and a deep black color, perfect for your letters.
Moreover, this set comes with pens of different nib sizes, so you get a variety of line thicknesses to play with.
These small brush pens are perfect for beginner brush lettering, but they have many more applications. You can use them to draw and create all types of lettering projects.
This set has two types of brush tips and will make a perfect companion for any of your creative projects.l
These water-based markers are on the expensive side but absolutely worth it! They come in the most beautiful and rich colors, and you can also use them as watercolors.
If you want to create a hand lettering project in bright and unique colors, these are definitely your go to.
Lettering Freebies
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More Resources
Are you looking for some more resources on hand for lettering and all the other creative things? I’ve got you covered; this blog has plenty of those.
Check out these posts next:
- Free Hand Lettering Classes To Take Today
- Best Hand Lettering Pens You’ll Adore
- Free Brush Lettering Worksheets To Master Modern Calligraphy
>>> What are your favorite supplies to use for hand lettering? Share with us in the comments!
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