Hand lettering has grown more and more popular over the last couple of years, and with good reason – it’s a creative hobby which is also super functional and useful in daily life. So why not give some hand lettering materials as gifts this holiday season? Here are 20 of our favorite books and supplies for the beginner or intermediate lettering aficionado in your life.
1. Hand Lettering 101 – This book teaches you all you need to know to get started with creative hand lettering, focusing on the style shown on the cover. $20
2. Hand Lettering 201 – Intermediate skills for those who already know the basics. $27
3. Tombow Dual Brush Pens – These are my favorite pens for lettering… they have a brush tip on one end, and a fine tip on the other. $27
4. Calligraphy Starter Kit – This is the perfect kit for those who would like to try traditional pointed pen calligraphy. $56
5. Hand Lettering – This book shares a handful of different styles… and it’s incredibly affordable! $4
6. Hand Lettering Practice Sheets – A book of practice sheets are always a handy add-on. $8
7. Chalk Art & Lettering 101 – For something a bit different, gift this lettering book specifically for chalk art. $20
8. Mastering Hand-Lettering – Learn how to create and style the alphabet with this colorful book. $13
9. Pigma Pen Set – I love to use the Pigma pens to outline letters, add borders, etc. This set has eight different pens, from super fine to quite thick. $17
10. The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide – This is a comprehensive guide to all things lettering, from the basics on up. $18
11. The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering – Here’s another book with a focus on the use of chalk as a medium. $14
12. The Art of Brush Lettering – This book takes a simple, serene approach to hand lettering, sharing how to hone your lettering skills as a way to relax and cultivate your creativity. $15
13. A Beginner’s Guide to Lettering and Modern Calligraphy – This book shows how to use a number of different styles, and has a handful of projects at the end. $7
14. Hoos Next Pencil Case – The recipient will need a spot for their pens… give them this cute little pouch along with one of the books on the list. $22
15. Drawing Gum – Also known as masking fluid, this stuff will cover up areas of your paper that you’d like to remain white. $6
16. Creative Lettering and Beyond – This book is split into chapters on modern calligraphy, illustrated lettering, chalk lettering and lettering crafts. $11
17. Staedtler Drawing Pencils – Pencils are a must for lettering practice… this set of six is great. $10
18. Canson XL Mix Media Sketchbook – The paper in this book is fantastic because it’s not as thick as watercolor paper, but the ink doesn’t bleed through to the back. $4+
19. Sakura Koi Watercolors – Watercolors are a must for adding color to hand lettering projects… these are supposed to be great quality. $21
20. Hand Lettering For Relaxation – Learn how to use your lettering practice to slow down and relax. $15