Casey Ligon is a talented calligraphy artist who brings her unique style to paper, chalkboard, and a wide variety of inanimate objects. Bright and optimistic, even in black and white, I love her casual, whimsical style. Definitely click over to her website where her lettering portfolio is organized in rainbow order.
This comprehensive style guide for NASA is beautifully designed. The classic NASA worm is iconic and this photo set shows off it's flexibility and sets the design standards for the agency.
Nathan Godding's fluid fifty is just really the perfect example of form meets function. I really love the way the letters flow from one to another. The way the tittle of the letter is replaced by the end of the f is simply beautiful.
This lettering for Park Hill Colorado by Adam Vicarel is gorgeous. I always enjoy seeing in progress work and this one is especially nice. The variety of line weights and letters help it easy to read and include a lot of information in a relatively compact space.
I'm a huge fan of fancy capital letters and The British Library has this amazing collection in their archives. This is a miniscule selection of almost 9 full pages of gorgeous historiated initials.
June Digan offers a fresh and unique take on hand lettered quotes by combining them with stunning watercolor imagery. Her work is beautiful and the phrases combine beautifully with her illustrations.
Dan Cassaro did this commission for Beck's recent album "The Song Reader" – an album in name only as it was published in sheet music form with illustrations for each song title.
Lettering Alphabets: For Draughtsmen, Advertisement, Architects, Designers & Artists" by Alfred Bastien (1942) is an excellent overview of typography from the era.
Rob Draper letters on everything! He writes on coffee cups, napkins, bread, and even toilet paper.
Lauren Hom of Hom Sweet Hom (HA!) is the brilliant brain behind the concept of Will Letter for Lunch. Simply put, she will hand letter restaurant signs for a meal.