Letter Mediums, Continued
Chalk,
charcoal,
pastel, and felt-
tipped pen
letters
Letters made with chalk, charcoal, pastel, and felt-tipped pens are similar in
execution to letters created with pencils. A wide variety of colors are
available. When you use the sides of the chalk, charcoal, and pastels, it
creates wide strokes. When you use chalk, charcoal, and pastels, spray
fixative over the finished letters to prevent smudging and smearing. Felt-
tipped pens come with small, medium, and large tips. Some markers
specifically designed for lettering already have angled tips or split tips. Paint
markers that imitate brush strokes are also on the market. Check to make
sure whether the marker you choose is opaque or transparent, waterproof or
water soluble.
Figure 5-53 shows different tips on felt-tipped markers intended specifically
for lettering.
Figure 5-53.—Different lettering nibs on felt-tipped markers.
5-49
