When doing lettering for technical drawing by hand are there any stencils for this?

Question

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Answer 1

Yes, but they aren't worth the effort and the results look like a stencil.

Instead try using a lettering slot (T-700) on same page of the link below.

A lettering slot is a rectangular box that will limit the height of the hand drawn letters.  You line up the box once and you will be able to draw several words before having to move and realign. A stencil requires realignment for each letter.

Answer 2

...but then it wouldn't be by hand, would it?

Answer 3

You can, but if you intend to work in this profession, this will be too slow.  You will either need to practise your writing so that you can write neatly and quickly or, more favourably, use a computer package such as Auto-cad which I can whole-heartedly recommend...but be ready for a shock when you see the price!

Anyway, I wish you well.

Answer 4

Yes

How about here

http://www.laoffice.co.uk/pd/Artists-Gra...

or here

http://www.laoffice.co.uk/pd/Artists-Gra...

or here

http://www.bantex.com.au/Prod.aspx?C=0&P...

Answer 5

you can get  plastic stencils from any decent art shop .they come in high/low case & several sizes .

Answer 6

yes,but if you practise your lettering you wont need a stencil and youl be faster.