Finding an authentic looking brush script font is about as easy as finding a needle in a haystack, it’s a monumental task. Why?  I don’t know, as brush lettering is having its day and many people are eager to include it in their design repertoire. Maybe it’s not out there because font designers may think it’s too darn easy to create brush lettering yourself?  It’s not. I can tell you from experience that it’s difficult to get anything perfectly imperfect. Good thing you have us in your corner as we are on a relentless pursuit to find you the best hand lettered looking fonts. This brush font aptly named brush up is by Pintassilgo Prints, they do some nicely imperfect fonts for your font library. I can easily see some of these used on a book cover, album cover, mixed tape (remember those?), poster.  I am liking this one, this one and this one.

If you are interested in trying your hand at brush lettering I found this great pen awhile back that takes out the mess factor of brush lettering. And if you are looking for inspiration, this is still one of my very fave brush lettering projects, perfect for holiday!

Okay, we have been a bit ambitious this week with posts haven’t we?  I hope next week is not a barren sea of crickets here, we are trying to get at least one post up a week, on a good week maybe two, but we hope they are worth the wait. Michelle and I have been working behind the scenes feverishly or as feverishly as an 11 month old will allow her mama to work, to re-envision our brand. We are taking all of your feedback to heart and using it to help with a top secret project we have in the works (feel free to add your 2 cents to the mix). I spotted the graphic above by Erica McPhee and loved it, such a great example, I wish I had time to work on my lettering, alas my plate is currently full. I have mentioned Erica McPhee before with her Flourish forum, it seems it is a resounding success, over 2,000 members and 20, 000 posts?!  An active lettering forum is a dream come true, I am so happy to see it um, flourishing. If you haven’t already you should stop by and peruse or join, it’s free and there is some serious talent and resources to be found there.

And since we are talking lettering, I thought I would link to some supplies + resources, you most likely will be getting inspired and will want to try out some lettering for yourself:

Resource list

Fave Nibs

Nib Identification Chart download

Modern Calligraphy Book

Lettering Workshops coming up

Have fun!

Michelle found this font and asked me what I thought and I think I may have squealed.  The String family by Maximiliano Sproverio is one of those finds that makes you want to go and design something so you can use it. This font would look great on everything from invites, to your holiday cards even a fun brand identity. It has a casual feel with a dash of fancy added, if it were an outfit it would be jeans, a white button down with a sparkly statement piece added. I am partial to the holes version, it reminds me (a teensy bit) of the beloved Mr. Boddington hand (now if they ever came out with a font I would be one of the first on line).

Let us know if you use it in a project, we always are up for some eye candy!