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Use the directional guide to get started:
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Pay attention to the thickness and how hard you are pressing down. Down strokes are typically thicker than upstrokes so ease up on your pen when going up on a letter.
↘ Right click and save this one to use as a guide! ↙
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↘ Print a copy and practice your brush lettering skills! ↙
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