1. Architectural Lettering

2. Architectural lettering was established before computer aided drafting
All writing on blueprints needed to be legible so that no mistakes were made

3. Practicing this lettering is still a necessary part of the curriculum in most architecture and design education, because it is still a necessary part of the job.

4. Handwriting should match the quality of the design
Messy writing can make a design look unprofessional or amateur

5. Architectural lettering appears uniform and neat
Letters are written in ALL CAPS
All vertical lines should be drawn with a straight edge, like a ruler or scale, as a guide