Hand-Lettering Practice: Font Pairing
READ: 8 Basic DOs and DON’Ts of Font Pairing
READ: HOW TO USE FONTS LIKE A BOSS, EVEN IF YOU’RE A DESIGN NEWBIE
READ: HOW TO USE FONTS LIKE A BOSS, EVEN IF YOU’RE A DESIGN NEWBIE
- Hand draw on a piece of paper in pencil the following font pairs.
- Find a short saying that you can repeat.
- Draw one example for each font pair.
- Be sure to use a ruler to make sure your lines remain consistent.
- Keep your paper CLEAN and NEAT
#1: Pair ALL CAPS with a script/cursive font
#2: Pair a skinny/light font with a chunky/bold one
#3: Pair a fancy/elaborate font with a simple one
#4: Pair a lowercase with the CAPITALS of the same font
#5: Pair different but similar styles
#6: Pair a wide font with a narrow font
#7: Pair a tall font with a short one
Image examples from: kimberlygeswein.com - www.aiga.com Graphic Design