5 Ways To Letter November + Free Worksheet

Learn 5 ways to letter November, plus get access to a Free Lettering Worksheet (inside my Patreon membership). I’ll show you how to write November in several ways to help you improve your lettering skills. These November calligraphy styles are perfect for your bullet journal, planners, greeting cards, or just for fun creative practice. 

See exactly how to letter November in calligraphy in my tutorial video (or keep scrolling if you prefer a step-by-step photo tutorial).

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5 WAYS TO LETTER NOVEMBER LETTERING PRACTICE WORKSHEET

I seriously can’t believe one of my favorite months of the year is already here: NOVEMBER!!! It’s my birthday month, and this year I’m super excited about it.

Mostly because of all the blessings I’ve received so far and because I have big plans to come! One of those plans is to continue serving you and providing great content on this blog.

So here it is, another tutorial and another lettering practice worksheet I created for you!

In case you’re new around here, this idea came after I went back to the bullet journal system. I wanted to see all the ways that I can apply my lettering skills to my bullet journal. Playing around each month with different ways to write the month on my cover page seemed like a fun way to put my lettering skills to use. 

I wanted to help you do the same, hence why I started creating calligraphy practice worksheets showing you 5 different ways to letter the months of the year.

UPDATE:

I’ve completed ALL 5 ways to letter the months of the year! And they’re available on my shop:

HOW TO LETTER NOVEMBER IN 5 DIFFERENT WAYS? 

✍️ Style 1: Faux Calligraphy

Pen used: Acrylograph pen.

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If you’re brand new to calligraphy, faux calligraphy is the perfect place to start. You don’t need fancy brush pens—just a simple ballpoint or gel pen works!

Tips:

• Write the word in script-like lettering (not cursive writing)
• Go back and thicken your downstrokes by drawing a second line and filling it in. I recommend you do each letter before moving to the next when you’re beginning.
• Keep your strokes consistent for a clean look.

This is a great way to learn the basic strokes of calligraphy without worrying about brush pen control.

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🖊️ Style 2: Modern Calligraphy

Pen used: Calliograph Pens.

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Other small tip brush pen I recommend: Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip

Modern calligraphy has that elegant yet casual look that works beautifully for titles and headers.

Tips:

• Use light pressure on upstrokes and heavier pressure on downstrokes.
• Slow down—rushed strokes can look shaky.
• Try holding your pen at a consistent 45 angle for smoother transitions.

The Tombow Fudenosuke is one of my favorite beginner brush pens because of its firm tip, making it easier to control.

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🎶 Style 3: Bounce Lettering

Pen used: Acrylograph pen.

Other pen I recommend: Zebra Funwari brush pen

Want your calligraphy to look playful and full of movement? Bounce lettering gives you that fun, whimsical style.

Tips:

• Let some letters “dip” below the baseline while others “jump” higher.
• Keep your spacing balanced so it doesn’t look too messy.

The Zebra Funwari is soft and flexible, which makes it great for practicing expressive calligraphy styles like this one.

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🌸 Style 4: Flourished Calligraphy

Pen used: Acrylograph pen.

Other Pen I recommend: Pentel Fude brush pen

Flourishing takes your lettering to the next level with decorative swirls and loops. It’s perfect for adding drama to headers or creative pieces.

Tips:

• Start with small flourishes at the beginning or end of the word.
• Keep your loops smooth and intentional—less is more.
• Practice on tracing paper so you can try out multiple designs without wasting worksheets.

This style takes practice, but it’s so rewarding once you get the hang of it!

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🔲 Style 5: Block Lettering

Pen used: Acrylograph pen.

Here’s another pen I recommend for this lettering style: Marvy Uchida LePen Flex

Not everything has to be cursive—block lettering is bold, clean, and perfect for when you want your titles to stand out. If you want to learn more about this block lettering style, be sure to check out my workbook here.

Tips:

• Mix uppercase and lowercase for a modern twist.

The LePen Flex works beautifully here because it has a

Though there might be some similarities between the styles, each one is unique. And the great thing about writing the same words in different ways is that it’ll help you improve your lettering. Even better, it will help you find your unique calligraphy style.

 

MODERN CALLIGRAPHY PRACTICE TIPS

As you’re using this calligraphy practice worksheet, keep in mind the tips below. These tips will help you make the most out of your practice. For more practice tips for beginners, check out this blog post, and this other post will be helpful too.

1. SUPER IMPORTANT: Slow down! Take your time when you’re practicing your calligraphy. Doing calligraphy is not meant to be fast. Going slow will help you get better letter forms and sharper strokes.
2. Date your worksheets! This is a great way to see your improvement. Refer back to your older sheets often. Especially when you start to get into the comparison trap or when you think you haven’t improved in your calligraphy journey. We are our worst critics! And often forget to give us grace and celebrate our accomplishments, no matter how small they are.
3. Use light pressure for the upstrokes (when you’re moving the pen upwards) and heavy pressure for the downstrokes (when you’re moving the pen downwards).
4. Find a comfortable position and take breaks if you need to.
5. Lift your pen between each stroke as you’re practicing the letterforms.
6. Adjust your page and posture from time to time.
7. Don’t forget to slow down! I know I’ve already said it. Throwing it at ya one more time, because I know we tend to forget.

Want to see the previous months done in 5 lettering styles?

Check these blog posts:

December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
October
November

Final Thoughts

Practicing a single word in different styles is one of the easiest ways to build your calligraphy skills while keeping practice fun.

So grab your pens, print out your worksheet, and let’s make your September lettering look amazing! 💛

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