It is no secret that I love handlettering. I love it. I’ve been loving lettering since about the 6th grade. Snail mail, homework, papers, journaling, Bible journaling, writing out talks, etc. Now, I do it for a creative side business.
I am always wanting new ways to learn and practice. So, I got Simply Calligraphy from Blogging for Books since I saw it was an option. And I received it, flipped through it, looked at its materials, and realized that it was great for a beginner – especially in “Real” calligraphy, not modern calligraphy.
If you want to know general concepts in a simple fashion, this is an ok book. I really love pretty calligraphy, and this just isn’t it. But, for solid techniques that are good for any handlettering, you might learn a few things.