Lesson Summary

Welcome to Mastering the Art of Letter Construction. It's essential to grasp correct lettering proportions. Specifically, this unit focuses on the even thickness block letter, however I also touch on the 5 basic letter types as well as the variations within letter types, typeface and type weights.

Here are the key points:

• Even Thickness Block letters have equal thickness in down strokes and cross strokes, providing a standard base for further decorative variations.
• There are Five basic letter types:
  • Block
  • Serif
  • Casual or Freestyle
  • Script
  • Thick and Thin
• Variations within letter types (or Family of a font):
  • Normal
  • Condensed
  • Expanded
  • Italic
• Typeface represents the weight of the letter, varying from light to extra bold.

Understanding proportions of even thickness block letters lays the foundation for creating various lettering styles. By starting with a clear guide like the provided grid sheet, beginners can learn and practice lettering accurately. Through altering down strokes, cross strokes, and adding decorative elements, one can evolve block letters into unique and personalised design.