For those who love lettering
Everyone knows you can never have too many pens, so take the opportunity to give away (or who are we kidding: wish for yourself) something that encourages creativity. Here I have collected my carefully handpicked products for anyone who loves lettering, bullet journaling or drawing – everything from great fineliners and brush pens (I have tested MANY to save you from any wrong purchases, believe me – it’s a dirty job but someone’s gotta do it) to fine blocks and paper that give nice end results, make the brush pens last longer and do not kill our climate.
And if someone in your life thinks “you already have so many pens that you never use”, ask them to contact me, and I’ll take care of them so you can shop in peace and guilt-free. Ink & Lise stand beside you in the fight for More Pens For The People.
Tips & tricks
Here you can get tips and inspiration on how to use the pens I sell. Also take the opportunity to follow me on Instagram. There I regularly post videos where I write and draw with different techniques and text styles.
Brush Pens - Brush Pens
Here you will find brush pens, which have undergone my careful testing and control. These pens are the ones I use every day for lettering. No matter which one you choose, you can be sure that it is an excellent purchase – I promise.
Ready-made kits with pencils
Our ready-made kits with brush pens are carefully put together to give you everything you need for your creative projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, each kit contains a selection of high-quality brush pens in different colors and sizes that are perfect for handlettering, illustrating, sketching and coloring.
Lettering exercise books
My practice sheets come in different styles and are delivered as downloadable PDF files. This means you can start practicing within five seconds of purchase! Plus, you can print as many pages as you need, so you’ll always have access to the material you need to develop your style or technique.
Learning new letters and techniques requires repetition, and my practice sheets are designed to help you get there.
PRINTS BY INK & LISE
Here you will find a selection of unique limited edition prints that are perfect for gifting or hanging up as paintings.
Words matter, so make sure you surround yourself with the right kind, both in terms of meaning and appearance. They affect you more than you might think! Besides, it’s always nice to have something unique, right?
These prints are made in limited edition and changed regularly. Each print is printed on the highest quality paper and is signed by me.
$19.00 – $49.00
$19.00 – $49.00
$19.00 – $49.00
$19.00 – $49.00
Paper and pads
I choose paper with a focus on sustainability and its impact on the climate, and how it interacts with the pens. It is difficult to maintain sustainability if you constantly need to buy new pens because of bad paper. Here you will find carefully selected, high-quality Swedish-made paper in both pads and loose sheets – you choose the shape that suits you best. The pads and notebooks are perfect for lettering, bullet journaling, diaries and sketching. Whichever option you choose, you can always be sure that it is the best available on the market.
$12.50
In my webshop you will find my carefully selected favorites in pens and paper for lettering – tools and materials for Bullet Journaling that I love to use myself and that help you develop your creativity.
Since our inception, we have packed and shipped thousands of carefully prepared packages from our company in Varberg to lettering enthusiasts around the world. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced letterer, there’s something here for those who want to create beautiful letters and express themselves creatively with pen and paper.
Graphic Design
Lise Hellström
I am a graphic designer with a focus on hand-drawn lettering. In a world where competition for customers’ attention is tough, it’s all about standing out. Hand-drawn letters are a powerful solution to catch the eye and create memorable impressions.
By using customized fonts and visual elements, I can help you get seen and read in the marketplace. Whether you need logos, packaging design, posters, book titles or wedding invitations, I’m here to create a unique graphic identity that truly represents your brand. Read more on my website inkandlise.com
Let’s lift your message out of the noise together!
Lettering - What is it?
Lettering is the art of drawing letters – although, to be honest, you often WRITE them when you use a brush pen, but never mind. Anyway, it’s all about creating beautiful and unique letters, any way you want. The freedom is great. A lot, in fact. When it comes to lettering, a letter can look like anything, as long as you and any recipient or reader are happy, you’re in the box. And the fact that there are hardly any templates, rules or guidelines is precisely what makes it so damn fun. You have complete freedom to play with different shapes, styles, colors, tools and line widths to express your own creativity. So much fun!
Lettering and I started our relationship in 2016 when I had just taken sick leave for exhaustion. I was 42 years old at the time, with no creative outlet in either hobbies, education or work. It’s true, since I was 12 and put away my 24-pack of half-dry markers, I hadn’t done much that would qualify as creative at all. But when I found lettering by chance, it was the kick of the world! I thought it was hilarious to learn something completely new, from the beginning, hell, it was a whole new WORLD, and it became my rehab and eventually my profession.
And if there’s one hill I can imagine dying on (well, there are quite a few, to be honest), it’s this: You don’t have to be “born creative”, an “aesthetic person” or be an “artist type” to be able to conjure up some cool letters. It’s just a matter of interest, practice, and your ability to be kind to yourself in the process.
Everyone needs at least one hobby (another one of my hills, in case you’re wondering), and if you choose lettering, you’ll not only cash in on hours of mindfulness, the quiet fascination that comes from how lines and shapes can create a beautiful whole and the joy of learning new things from scratch, but also an ability to conjure up beautiful cards, labels, posters or BuJo pages. Practical, of course! Lettering is also a match made in heaven for pure illustration, collage or watercolor painting.
If you think it sounds like fun and feel like you need a little help along the way, there are some facts, inspiration and tools here that might help you along the way. With good worksheets, magic pens, world-class paper and educational newsletters, it becomes easier and more fun to learn to express yourself through creative letterforms, and it is my sincere wish to be a little help on the way to creative letter creation – the help I myself wished I had found in 2016. Because goodness knows the world needs more creativity. And maybe you do too?
And hey, there’s no magic involved, just practice. And a lot of fun.
Frequently asked questions about lettering
What is the difference between lettering and calligraphy?
Lettering is hand-drawn, unique and customized lettering. Unlike calligraphy, where there are already existing styles that you try to emulate to the best of your ability, lettering is a blank slate. A letter can look like anything. Lettering gives you complete freedom to experiment with whatever styles and tools you like.
What tools do I need to get started?
To start lettering, you don’t need much, in fact, a plain piece of paper and whatever pencil happens to be closest to hand is enough. But often it can be fun (and easier) to use a practice sheet and a smaller brush pen and maybe a fineliner.
Is it difficult to learn?
No! This is something that anyone can learn with a little practice. It doesn’t require you to have perfect handwriting or artistic skills, I didn’t have any of that when I started (and my handwriting still sucks). The important thing is to be kind to yourself, stop striving for “perfect” letters (whatever that is) and find some joy in learning something new. Then you’ll do great.
Can I use regular pencils?
Absolutely! You can start with a regular promotional ballpoint pen if you want, fancy lettering is not reserved for expensive, fancy pens. But to get the classic “brushlettering” look, you need a brush pen. These pens have a flexible tip that allows you to vary the line width depending on how hard you press, and gives the letters a heck of a flourish. The best thing in the world!
Where can I find inspiration for new text styles?
Social media, such as Instagram and Pinterest, are filled with inspiration from other letterers. But let’s face it – lettering is just about everywhere. If you want inspiration, you might as well go to a library or bookstore and check out book titles. Or see how ads, logos and packaging are designed. Beautiful lettering is everywhere!
5 tips to get started
Start with the basics
Before diving into advanced styles, start by practicing basic letters and shapes. If you’re using a brush pen, it’s all about getting smooth lines and variations between thick and thin. Practice on your own or with the help of a practice sheet. Practice makes perfect!
Use the right tools
A good brush pen can make a big difference in your lettering work if that’s the type of lettering you want to learn. Choose one with a small tip, they are easier to control. The flexible tip allows you to easily create both thin and thick lines depending on how you angle and press with the pen. But lettering can just as easily be created with a regular, narrow marker, a fineliner, or a brush, or whatever you have closest to hand.
Practice little but often
No one becomes an expert overnight, so be patient and practice regularly. You’ll learn faster if you practice for short periods more often than the other way around. Set aside some time each day to improve your technique and experiment with different styles and you will go far over time!
Experiment with color and materials
Creative writing is not just about black and white. Try using different colors or types of ink, both water-soluble and acrylic, to create new expressions. Or work in black and white but turn it around by using white pens on black paper. It makes a normal difference.
Learn from others
There is a lot of inspiration online where you can see how others create letters in a variety of ways. Just make sure you don’t get discouraged by comparing your own beginnings with the letters of someone who has been drawing for a long time. It’s not a win-win situation.
Want to learn how to text well?
You are not alone. It’s fun to be able to write nice invitation cards, diplomas, name tags etc. I think I can help you! I organize several workshops every year, and if you are not able to attend any of these, I have created a variety of practice sheets in different styles, both for fineliner and brush pen that can be good support to learn the basics at the beginning.
My goal is to share great tips, inspiration and tools – everything I would have liked to have when I started in 2016. We need more creativity in the world. If I can contribute even a tiny bit to this by helping you find the joy in lettering, I’m very proud.