Pro-Tip: How to write so others can read
Throughout the years I wanted to improve my own handwriting and make it look good in drawings. In this video I give you my 7 most useful tips. And some eye candy to inspire you!
The 7 Tips to Write with Ease & Confidence so Others Can Read
- Pickān Stick a Font
- Write on a Line
- Write Loose Letters
- Slow Down
- Space Yourself
- Adapt to The Context
- Write With a Rhythm
Write all capitals or primary school font. Whatever you pick: be CONSISTENT.
Itās easier for you audience to understand the words.
When you write each. And. Every. Single. Letterā¦ you make them more eligible (readable).
Write slowly. Especially when you write capitals, it takes a bit more time. But itās worth the effort as others can read what you write!
Train yourself to sometimes stop and look aheadā¦ āWill the next 3 words fit on this line?ā If not, already move on to the next one!
Pick a font to fit best to the function on the page. Your title font can be different then the font in the text balloon. Make sure it fits the circumstances, the context.
Advanced tip: when you use 2 or more ābase linesā to write on, your words seem to be very playful, yet still connected.
Visuals From The Video
My own work from a while back (2011) - I still LOVE it!
From colleague visualizer RobĆØrt GuĆ©rain.
Hand Lettering
Technically the term for writing so pretty it becomes a drawing by itself is āhand letteringā. There are books and whole courses on this topic!
All very coolān stuff, but how about we first start with writing so others can actually read! š
Below Iāll share just a few more examples of fellow visualizers, for yourĀ inspiration.
From colleague visualizer RobĆØrt GuĆ©rain, again. His specialty is writing happy letters.Ā š¤©
From colleague visualizer Jessamijn Alberts
Her letters are not necessary very neat. They are also not of the same sizeā¦
But, itās consistent and that is what makes it look awesome.
I hope these tips and pieces of inspiration help you on your journey.
Good luck with implementing this!
Head on the next lesson, to finish the course.