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Lettering vs. Fonts - Understanding the Differences and Applications

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This course explores the difference between hand lettering and fonts, when to use each, and how to combine them in a lettering project. It demonstrates finding, matching, and modifying fonts in Adobe Fonts and Illustrator, including OpenType features.

Syllabus

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How to Find and Use Adobe Fonts
Lettering VS Fonts
What is Calligraphy?
Examples of Ari's Hand Lettering
Difference Between Handwriting and Calligraphy
How to Find the Text Tool
Exporting to Illustrator
Looking Up Blackletter Fonts in Adobe Fonts
Talking About Fonts and Dyslexia
Using the Text Tool in Illustrator
Modifying a Font
Looking for a Font in the "Find More" Tab
What to Look for When Matching a Font to Hand Lettering
Modifying a Font
Using "Visual Search" in Adobe Fonts
Problems with Adding a Stroke to Make a Font Thicker
Talking About Open Type Features
Example of Final Lettering Project
What Happens if a Font Gets Deleted from Adobe Fonts

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Adobe Creative Cloud

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