I sometimes have clients come to me with a request to copy fonts that are entirely non-calligraphic. Generally, I recommend that the addressing diverge from trying to mimic a font that is obviously not calligraphic/ hand lettered and that I do something that coordinates with the font but does not try to copy that font. I recently got a request for such and agreed to do it because the quantity was so small. Copying a type/font that is rigid, non- calligraphic is quite time consuming. Here is a sample of the lettering. Happily, the client was quite pleased with my lettering.
Oh my gosh! I can totally understand how difficult that would be especially for your given reasons. However, as usual, they elevated that font! Hope you are well! Tsup!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ces!
ReplyDeleteLove these, Lisa! I'm at Calligraphy Northwest and we're copying fonts, albeit more calligraphic ones!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jody. I hope you're having a great time there! Show me your work when you come home.
ReplyDeleteIt can be challenging to copy typography, the thicks and thins don't necessarily fall in the same places as the nib lays down. But you did a wonderful job. It looks like it was fun and I love the all lower case.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo!
ReplyDeleteI do very much the same thing...try to suggest "complimenting" rather than copying a font that is obviously non-calligraphic. There have been times when I've offered to spend the time to "match" the font (at a higher rate) and clients are eager! Your result here is really nice - I hope you charged them for the extra time!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Sally. And yes, I did charge a couple dollars per envelope more for the amount of time they took : )
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