Learn how to draw a playful serif A with this step-by-step lettering tutorial. Includes a downloadable template and Procreate video lesson.

Serif A (Step-by-Step Lettering Video Tutorial)
Ready to learn how to draw a Serif A? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a playful serif letter using simple strokes and shapes.
This post is part of my Serif Lettering Alphabet series, where we draw all 26 letters from A to Z. All downloads for this series are available on the series Hub Page.
You can follow along using pencil and paper, pens, or Procreate on your iPad.
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Practice the Serif Lettering Alphabet
Now that you’ve learned how to draw this letter, keep going and practice the rest of the alphabet. Working through the full serif lettering alphabet is one of the best ways to build confidence and improve your lettering skills.
Each tutorial in this series focuses on one letter at a time, so you can slowly build your alphabet and experiment with different serif shapes and styles.
Continue practicing with the next letter in the series:
- Up Next: Serif B (Step-by-Step Video Tutorial)
- Or explore the entire Playful Serif Lettering Alphabet A–Z
Want More Lettering Practice?
If you’d like more guided practice, my Lettering Style Workbooks include printable worksheets and Procreate practice files to help you explore even more lettering styles. They’re designed to help you build muscle memory, experiment with new alphabets, and develop your own unique lettering style.
Explore the full collection here:
Related ALPHABET LETTERING Series
- The Anatomy of Letters: An A-Z Guide
- Hand Lettering the Alphabet A–Z for Beginners
- Modern Penmanship Tips for Calligraphy and Lettering Lovers
- Cursive Alphabet: Free A–Z Practice Sheets
- How to Draw Bubble Letters (A-Z Tutorials + Free Printables)
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- Ready to level up? Check out my 12 Playful Lettering Styles!
Practicing the serif lettering alphabet is one of the best ways to improve your lettering skills. As you work through each tutorial, you’ll start to recognize how serif shapes influence letter structure, spacing, and style. Once you’ve mastered the alphabet, try mixing these playful serif letters into your quotes, word art, and hand lettering projects.
Happy Serif Lettering!







