In this video I did something a little different than my normal planner setup content—I filmed seven days of my hand lettering practice inside a 17-month academic planner that Bander sent me. I’m a big believer in “if you use it, you lose it,” so I wanted to keep my skills fresh and show you what real practice looks like, including mistakes (yes, I misquoted one and had to correct it). I don’t profess to be a perfect letterer, and I definitely don’t follow every “official” rule—I learned my own style and just made it work for me. I also shared the biggest tips I’ve learned along the way: practice, don’t let it frustrate you, and go slow (the video is sped up, but I’m lettering much slower in real life). I talked specifically to my fellow lefties about why those upstrokes can feel harder and how being gentle helps keep your brush nib from fraying. We also chatted pens—my ride-or-die is the Tombow Fudenosuke hard tip because it’s easier to control, and I’m not a fan of starting with the Tombow Dual Brush Pen because that longer, softer nib can be tough to manage. If you want more technique-focused videos, let me know—I’m happy to expand on this!