ORDER OF

STROKES IN
LETTERING
The first letters that should be studied are I, L, T, F,
E, H. These letters are the easiest to draw because
the basic strokes are vertical and horizontal. You
should practice making these letters according to
the models
The next group P, R, B, U and J requires close
study because of the introduction of the curved line
aside from the three already given.
The last group of letters is C, G, O, Q, D and S
which are based on the circle.
The M and W must be printed wider than the other
letters. It is suggested therefore that its width
should be greater than the other letters by 25
percent. The letter I is the thinnest letter
 MAKING
NUMERALS
 All mechanical drawings involve the use of
numerals, hence, they should be studied closely.
Notice that in the figures below are all 6 units and
5 units wide except 1. All figures are composed of
the essential strokes found in the letters which are
straight and curved.
SINGLE STROKE
VERTICAL UPPER CASE
LETTERS AND
NUMERALS
SINGLE STROKE VERTICAL LOWER CASE LETTERS
SINGLE STROKE
INCLINED UPPER CASE
LOWER CASE LETTERS
AND NUMERALS
SINGLE STROKE INCLINED LOWER CASE LETTERS