Few tattoos are as classic as "Mom" emblazoned in a banner with heart. Or, as ridiculed as a mistaken ode to a now former girlfriend. Regardless of inspiration, letter based tattoos are as common as ...

"Probably more than any other designer between 1939 and 1950, Oscar Ogg made book buyers aware of calligraphic jackets. No one before or since has written with more dashing facility … In one decade ...

BJ Betts is the don of tattoo lettering. The BJ Betts Traveling Lettering Guide is his fifth title, the culmination of years of experimenting with letter shapes and perfecting hand type on both paper ...

One of my guilty pleasures, when watching Paramount cartoons from the mid-1930s through the late 1940s, is admiring the incredible “Fleischer lettering” in the main titles (and occasionally in the ...

Irregularly spaced letters spelling “F R A NCISC VS” have caused a stir among typography nerds who specialize in spacing and fonts. One called them “an abomination unto design.” By Adeel Hassan The ...

Master the art of beautiful lettering with our Do’s and Don’ts of Calligraphy guide! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these essential tips will help you avoid common ...