THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BRUSH LETTERING
Brush lettering uses a brush pen with a flexible tip. This allows you to create thin and thick strokes by varying the pressure applied to the pen. This stroke variation is the first noticeable difference you will see when you compare calligraphy with cursive.
When you move the pen upward, you create a thin upstroke. When the pen moves downward with heavy pressure, a thick downstroke is created. Remember this as you build your muscle memory: thin up, thick down.
How you hold a brush pen makes a big difference ...
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