Hand-Painted Signboards
Instruments
A course by Il Letterista , Typographers and Painters
About the video: Instruments
Overview
“Let's start with the basics! In this lesson we will introduce you to all the tools you will need to tackle this course and prepare your project. ”
In this video lesson Il Letterista addresses the topic: Instruments, 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 I will introduce you to all the tools necessary for the realization of the project the final. Let's start from the drawing section where we have some tools that are quite easy to find like paper tape. The paper tape we have two types, the blue paper tape which is a bit more resistant and white paper tape. They are both strong but not strong enough to mar the paper. Under the paper tape we have some very thick cardboard, weight between 300 and 400 grams, which will be useful for us create modules that are useful rulers for drawing our letters in the final project. The creation...”
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Course summary for: Hand-Painted Signboards
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
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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