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Calligraphy, Typography & Lettering Logotypes CALLIGRAPHY, TYPOGRAPHY & LETTERING LOGOTYPES TypeJUST MY Thank you so much for downloading this mini logo guide, I hope you find inspiration and enjoyment while looking through these magnificent logos. Jonathan Rudolph Founder of LogoInspirations Email: [email protected] logoinspirations.co | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube | Twitter All logos are © Copyright of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Credits for each individual logo can be found on the bottom of each page. Collection curated by Jonathan Rudolph of http://logoinspirations.co This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. logoinspirations.co Lettering & Calligraphy What’s the Difference? Lettering is the art of drawing letters where each letter acts as its own mini illustration. Rather than simply writing letters in a print or cursive style with a continuous stroke, the thing that sets “lettering” apart is the individual attention paid to each letter and its role within a composition. Calligraphy is the art of writing letters and is related to the idea of penmanship. It traditionally uses specific tools like a nib and ink, and it is marked by a variation in width for the upstrokes and downstrokes of each letter (which is what separates it a bit from cursive writing.) Calligraphy is more likely than lettering to be used in longer written pieces. Via handletteringforbeginners.com 4 | Just My Type Online Logo Masterclass logoinspirations.co Contents 6. Caffio Espresso Bar by Monomyth Studio 8. Foiegwa French Diner by Coppers and Brasses 10. The Supreme Roastering Co. by Marka Network 12. Ik Mexbox by Menta Picante 14. Benell by Parámetro Studio 15. Lettering & Calligraphy Logos Learn Calligraphy with Matt Vergotis GET STARTED NOW! 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