The Difference Between Hand Lettering, Calligraphy and Typography (+ Why It Truly Matters)

March 22, 2016 Brittany Russell

Have you ever wondered what is considered hand lettering and what is considered calligraphy? Or what is classified as typography? I've often seen these terms used interchangeably, which can definitely cause some confusion for those who don't have any experience with them. While other hand letterers and calligraphers may have different definitions for these, I'm going to share with my own definitions, and also provide some visual examples to help you remember their differences!

Hello & Welcome to Letter Lane Design Studio!

February 2, 2016 Brittany Russell

It's launch day for Letter Lane Design Studio! :) | Photo via Jenna Redfield

Hello and welcome to Letter Lane Design Studio!

I am so, so glad you’ve stopped by. :) I just want to officially introduce myself to you, share why I’m here and what I want for myself and my business in the future.

WHO I AM

So, to start off, my name is Brittany Nicole Russell (previously Ehlers), and I own Letter Lane Design Studio where I offer hand lettering, calligraphy and design services to other creatives and small business owners. The previous name of my business was Brittany Nicole Design, which you may or may not recognize. I recently completely rebranded my business, and this is my very first blog post! I am so excited to share with you some things about myself and my business.

Seriously loved painting this one 🤍 opening up spots for custom watercolor bouquet paintings and custom house portraits soon - keep your 👀 peeled for that announcement!! 🤗⠀

Came across this fun floral bouquet illustration I created on my iPad a while back and I’m still so in love with it 😍 definitely want to get back into creating pieces like this!⁠⠀

pretty envelopes accompanied by pretty postage 🤍💌 love these boutonniere stamps from the @usps.official!⁠⠀

venue illustrations are seriously one of my favorite things to add to a suite! and I'm absolutely obsessed with how this one of @spindletophall turned out 😍⁠⠀

I just love the colors in this one! It makes me sooo excited to get back to painting - haven’t picked up my brushes in a bit, as there has been so much wedding assembly work going on! But I’ll finally be able to this weekend 🤗🤍⠀

classic black and white place cards will never not be cool 🖤👌

had an idea with this one and just went with it ✌️ ⁠⠀
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and I have to say, it's probably one of my favorite pieces I've ever done! ⁠⠀
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I recently discovered my love of abstract watercolor as I was working on my greeting card and art print collecti

the prettiest blush envelopes 💌⁠⠀
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been working on several custom wedding stationery proposals this week for weddings in 2021, plus some greeting card ideas for the holiday season! it's finally cooled down here (from 102 degrees on Saturday to less the 50 by Tuesday 😅), but I'm total

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