More Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists

by Jenny Doh

Creative Lettering was so popular that crafters wanted MORE. Welcome this fabulous follow-up to that bestselling book, featuring 15 entirely new contributors. Jenny Doh has gathered a variety of big names and talented up-and-coming artists, who all provide tips on their favorite forms on hand lettering and tools, along with complete alphabets and how-to projects based on their signature styles. With everything from posters and cards to signs, collages, and journals, this eye-catching collection will inspire readers as they create their own, personalized work.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2015

Reviews

[Shamekia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've stumbled into a completely random, but very fun new hobby. I like it and this book, plus it's predecessor is a great resource for inspiration.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Shared from the first in this series because I read them both at the same time.)

This book and it’s other edition are probably great exercises if you’re already artistic or dabbling in hand lettering. I wanted to sort of know where to start and the books’ notion that if you can write the alphabet you can do hand lettering is maybe over-selling a tad. There were beautiful, colorful examples and stories from artists, nearly every one said some version of “I started doodling letters in 2nd grade and have been doing it since!”
Well, I didn’t doodle or create my own alphabets at any point in my life but I wanted some basic instructions for basic hand lettering but I didn’t find it in these books unfortunately.
3/5 stars because there is good information and lots to look at as examples but not a good book for someone who has zero previous artistic lettering skill.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous lettering in this book, but it's beyond my ability as a newbie! But if you're already pretty artistic, there are plenty of scripts to mimic in here.

[Am Y · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not many examples inside, but inspiring enough. Detailed instructions were given on how to create the lettering styles shown, but almost all of them were so simple to do (you could copy them just by looking at them) that I felt this wasn't necessary at all, and a waste of space.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such fun! I have used many of the alphabet styles in my newly found interest: bullet journaling. I also like to do handwriting, so that helps a bit...

[Mycala · Rating 5 out of 5]

See my review for Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh. :-)

[Toni Conn]

This book is amazing to learn the origins of different letterers and the different styles and mediums they use. This book really helped me think outside the box and realize that there's more to lettering than just a pen and paper while at the same time that's all you need! This book focuses on letter writing as an organic art and uses handwriting as an inspiration while the foundations are still in the background. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in lettering to gain a new perspective. I have this book on my wishlist now!

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had lots of different hand lettering examples and projects that the reader could do. Overall I enjoyed this book.

[fleegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the first book, Creative Lettering, and this book is even better than the first one. I'm not sure if I liked the alphabets from these artists better than the first book, or if they (the alphabets) just seem easier to try? I don't know, exactly. But something about this book seems more accessible to me.
Both books are good. This book I enjoyed more.

[Janalee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm seeking to improve my handwriting by taking it slooooowwww. This book had a lot of neat ideas and fonts to practice with. Along with great pen recommendations. I've always been a sucker for a fantastic, expensive pen. I look forward to more books like this.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been intrigued by hand lettering for awhile and wanted to check out some books at the library. There were plenty of patterns that I liked and was inspired by. Can't wait to try out a lot of them and make a little book of font styles!

[D Murgatroyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

[Mary Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good way to get inspired and get more creative with my writing.

[Amberwench · Rating 5 out of 5]

Plenty of styles and inspiration exercises for all skill levels. A must-own for me!