Technical Lettering - Methods of Forming Letters

Methods of Forming Letters

  1. Freehand lettering is done without the assistance of tools. To regulate lettering height, commonly 3 mm (1/8"), guidelines are drawn.
  2. Mechanical lettering is done using tools such as lettering guides, templates, or using a small mechanical pantograph referred to by the Keuffel & Esser trademark "Leroy"
  3. Modern drawings are lettered with computer-aided design software.

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