Better Lettering Workshop on Italic Lettering

Class Description:

Discover how the flat nib angle creates italic lettering's signature thick and thin contrast.

You'll explore serif, sans-serif, and classic decorative styles like Old English and Gothic, then master the spacing and alignment that brings it all together.

By the end of this session, you'll have the foundation to confidently create elegant italic letterforms.

What You Will Learn:

How flat nib angle affects letterforms
The distinctive thick and thin line contrast in italic lettering
Serif and sans-serif italic variations
Classic decorative styles (Old English, Gothic)
Spacing and alignment techniques for italic letterforms

Supplies You'll Need:

Flat nib pen or italic pen
Paper
A ruler or straightedge
Pencil
Eraser

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

191 Classes