ERHS Drafting Tech Mrs. Oberlin Lettering Basics ERHS Drafting Tech Mrs. Oberlin
Importance Why is lettering important? Need to communicate Makes or breaks a drawing
Types Old English Roman Style Gothic 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. Guidelines 2. Form 3. Stability 4. Proportion 5. Density 6. Spacing
Lettering Heights 1/8” Numbers ¼” Fractions ¼” Titles