Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this clip, Kurt Brugel discusses the finer points of comic lettering—from kerning and line spacing to font size inconsistencies.
Even when fonts are set at different point sizes, the actual height and weight of letters can vary, requiring adjustments by eye. Sometimes that means lowering the type height while increasing horizontal width to achieve balance and readability.
The conversation highlights how Marvel, DC, and indie creators alike approach lettering differently—some putting in careful attention, others simply typing out a font. But at every level, the goal is the same: to avoid lettering that distracts from the story.
If you’ve ever wondered why lettering can look inconsistent across comics, or how to tweak type to make it flow naturally, this breakdown gets into the often-overlooked craft that holds comics together.
In this clip, Kurt Brugel discusses the finer points of comic lettering—from kerning and line spacing to font size inconsistencies.
Even when fonts are set at different point sizes, the actual height and weight of letters can vary, requiring adjustments by eye. Sometimes that means lowering the type height while increasing horizontal width to achieve balance and readability.
The conversation highlights how Marvel, DC, and indie creators alike approach lettering differently—some putting in careful attention, others simply typing out a font. But at every level, the goal is the same: to avoid lettering that distracts from the story.
If you’ve ever wondered why lettering can look inconsistent across comics, or how to tweak type to make it flow naturally, this breakdown gets into the often-overlooked craft that holds comics together.
