5 Ways To Letter September + Practice Worksheet

In this post, I’ll show you five different ways to write “September” in calligraphy—perfect for your bullet journal, planners, greeting cards, or just for fun creative practice.

These styles are beginner-friendly, and I’ll walk you through them step-by-step in my YouTube tutorial below (don’t miss it!). You can also grab a traceable practice worksheet inside my Patreon membership to make it even easier to follow along.

See exactly how to letter September 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 September Tutorial

Before I get into the calligraphy tutorial, let’s go over the tools I used.

For a complete list of supplies for beginners in brush pen calligraphy, make sure to check this blog post.

This idea of writing the months of the year in different lettering styles 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. 

These worksheets are perfect to learn letters so you can use your skills in your bullet journal or any other type of note-taking.

These are the 5 different styles I’ll show how to letter September in this tutorial:

✍️ Style 1: Faux Calligraphy

Pen used: Papermate InkJoy pen

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.
• 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 fine, flexible tip for precise strokes.

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

Check these blog posts:

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• October
• November
• December

By writing the same words in different ways, you’ll improve your lettering skills. In turn, it will help you find your unique calligraphy style.

Each time you letter a word a different way, you can pick the letter form you like best and keep using it. Developing your calligraphy style is essential to make sure your lettering doesn’t look like anyone else’s. There will be some similarities, but you want your style to be unique.

Want to keep practicing your bullet journal lettering?

Grab the “5 Ways to Letter The Months of Year Workbook” here.

Final Thoughts

Practicing a single word in different styles is one of the easiest ways to build your calligraphy skills while keeping practice fun. “September” is the perfect word to try it on—with seven letters, it gives you plenty of room to experiment.

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

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