Hand-Painted Signboards
Introduction to Sign Alphabets
A course by Il Letterista , Typographers and Painters
About the video: Introduction to Sign Alphabets
Overview
“In this lesson we will do a brief introduction to the types of alphabets used for signs. We will see the most common ones and the one we have chosen to study in depth in this course. ”
In this video lesson Il Letterista addresses the topic: Introduction to Sign Alphabets, which is part of the Domestika online course: Hand-Painted Signboards. Dive into the world of hand-painted signage and learn how to create visually appealing signs that leave a lasting impression..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we will introduce you to sign alphabets. Here in front we have an example of a stick alphabet made by master John Downer. Stick alphabets are characterized by regular strokes, sharp edges, round curves and in general have a neutral appearance and good legibility. This is an example of a brush painted stick alphabet. From this diagram it is possible to see the movements necessary to make this alphabet. Another category of alphabets are italics. These alphabets come from the world of calligraphy. With the brush you can create these alphabets in an infinite variety of styles. Th...”
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Course summary for: Hand-Painted Signboards
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Category
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Areas
Calligraphy, Digital Lettering, Drawing, Hand Lettering, Lettering
Il Letterista
A course by Il Letterista
Joe is a renowned typographer and sign painter with over ten years of experience in typography and graphic design. He is the founder of AlfaType, a type foundry dedicated to font design, and has worked with various international companies and brands.
Rocco is a distinguished designer and sign painter with a university degree in graphic design and over ten years of professional experience. He has collaborated with numerous Italian companies and various tech startups.
Through their joint venture, Il Letterista, founded in 2017, Joe and Rocco aim to preserve the artisanal techniques of typography and lettering, promoting a more human and artistic approach to visual communication.
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