Lettering basics

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This presentation discusses the important aspects of lettering for ERHS Drafting Tech

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Lettering Basics

ERHS Drafting TechMrs. Oberlin

Importance

Why is lettering important? Need to communicate Makes or breaks a drawing

Types

Old EnglishRoman StyleGothic This is the type we use, we draw in

ALL CAPITALS

Old English- Uses a lot of lines and curves

Roman-lines vary in thickness

Gothic- all lines have the same thickness

Lettering Secrets

1. Guidelines2. Form3. Stability4. Proportion5. Density6. Spacing

Lettering Heights

1/8” Numbers¼” Fractions¼” Titles