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B J Betts Lettering Guides, are they as good as they look? |
  Jun 5 2009, 04:37 AM
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As in the title.....are they?They look super cool..I love script...latin especially...banners,etc
Are they best read/studied in series?Or can one pick up anywhere?I got quite a few fonts from my graphic design and signwriting days but would love to have some ideas on the process and stucture of customising them,rather than the ad hoc way I do it now any opinions guys 'n' gals? cheers,shocksi -------------------- GENTLEMAN LOSER -- INTERNATIONAL SLUM DOG -- ON A FARM
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Jun 5 2009, 05:06 AM
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I LOVE THEM ... i have all 3 ... i think 3 is by far the best it has the best of the second 1 and some new shit ... it is def worth the money for them the third 1 is the 1 i would recommend if you are intrested in just getting one u can get em anywhere .. snakeface.com i belive is 1 ... kingpin tattoo supplys ( i belive they ship out to england not 100% sure )
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Jun 10 2009, 02:50 PM
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yeah excellent books ..... no2, i went from beeing fairly useless at drawing lettering to the point where i can do it freehand on skin .... although i prefer to stencil it lol..... would highly recomend it
This post has been edited by chin: Jun 10 2009, 02:51 PM |
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Jun 26 2009, 07:12 AM
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my boss gave me vol 1 and 2 to have a look through just the other day. he has some really nice tips for those new to script,and some great styles and examples for those wishing to expand.ive got boog's 'from the street with love' which has some really nice script in it but this has already given me some great new ideas ...definitely worth checking out
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Jun 29 2009, 06:50 PM
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I think so..vol. 3 is definitely where it's at though homie
-------------------- An OFFICIAL Hip Hop head since 1978
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Jul 1 2009, 04:32 PM
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yes they are sweet, btw whos got the link to vol 3?!
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