Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this clip, Kurt Brugel shares his approach to lettering and how he blends traditional and digital techniques to keep his work reading as a single cohesive object.
By typing text, lowering the opacity, hand-lettering over it, and then overlaying the final work in Photoshop, he ensures the lettering feels natural and handmade rather than distracting. While it may look a little “janky” at times, that imperfection is part of the aesthetic—adding character and consistency to the art.
The discussion also touches on balancing personal style with audience expectations, and the reality that no approach will please everyone.
If you’re curious about comic lettering workflows, the balance between digital polish and handmade grit, or how to make your art feel unified, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process.
In this clip, Kurt Brugel shares his approach to lettering and how he blends traditional and digital techniques to keep his work reading as a single cohesive object.
By typing text, lowering the opacity, hand-lettering over it, and then overlaying the final work in Photoshop, he ensures the lettering feels natural and handmade rather than distracting. While it may look a little “janky” at times, that imperfection is part of the aesthetic—adding character and consistency to the art.
The discussion also touches on balancing personal style with audience expectations, and the reality that no approach will please everyone.
If you’re curious about comic lettering workflows, the balance between digital polish and handmade grit, or how to make your art feel unified, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process.
