Speedball - Lettering Books

Lettering Books

elementary alphabets, 6th edition, 24 pages
SKU: 62090
MPN: 003066
elementary alphabets, 6th edition, 24 pages
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speedball textbook, 25th edition
SKU: 76438
MPN: 003073
speedball textbook, 25th edition
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Master classic lettering from foundational alphabets to advanced techniques

Clear exemplars of basic letterforms, drafting alphabets, and manuscript hands across 24 focused pages. Direct demonstration beats lengthy explanation when you're learning proper stroke sequence and proportions.

The Speedball Textbook stands as the definitive reference, 120 pages covering lettering styles from classic Roman capitals to modern poster alphabets. Now in its 24th edition, this manual has guided generations of sign painters, calligraphers, and designers through formal letterforms with methodical instruction. Each style receives detailed treatment: construction principles, stroke order, spacing considerations, and practical applications. The book functions equally well as initial instruction for beginners and quick reference for experienced letterers confirming details mid-project.

Both books assume you'll work through examples with pen in hand rather than simply reading about technique. Speedball's approach prioritizes visual demonstration and repeated practice over theory, reflecting how lettering skill actually develops. Keep the Textbook within reach during projects; you'll return to specific alphabets repeatedly as your work demands different formal qualities.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Elementary book covers basic and drafting alphabets
  • 24 pages of foundational lettering instruction
  • Textbook 24th Edition includes 120 pages
  • Comprehensive guide to lettering and poster styles
  • Best-selling manual for all skill levels
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