Lettering

For lettering in comic books, see Letterer.
Custom lettering on the spine of a 1960s book

Lettering is an umbrella term that covers the art of drawing letters, instead of simply writing them. Lettering is considered an art form, where each letter in a phrase or quote acts as an illustration. Each letter is created with attention to detail and has a unique role within a composition.[1] Lettering is created as an image, with letters that are meant to be used in a unique configuration. Lettering words do not always translate into alphabets that can later be used in a typeface, since they are created with a specific word in mind.[2]

  1. ^ "Hand-lettering, Calligraphy, Typography: What's the Difference?". Hand Lettering for Beginners. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 29 February 2020.,
  2. ^ "FAQ". Jessica Hische. Retrieved 29 February 2020.,