Bubble letters are a mixture of writing font and artistic creativity. Bubble letters were originally based on utensils and paper art. With the advent of computer technology, however, the bubble letters truly exploded in popularity. While many use bubble letters for fun, others have created an artistic career out of it.
History
It is not exactly certain when, who or how bubble letters first came about, but it is known that they have been used for decades, and the most significant evolution of bubble letters has been a result of computer technology. With the ease of creating variations of bubble letter formats through font creation programs, computer technology has allowed the possibility of countless variations.
Size
Bubble letters can vary in size. It all depends on the limits of the paper or computer. However, bubble letters are typically larger in size when compared with standard handwriting fonts. Beyond size, bubble letters are typically wider than the average font, a trait that earned it its name.
Considerations
When drawing bubble letters, it is best to use a pencil, to allow the possibility of erasing mistakes. Bubble letters can be easily made with originality through a computer program such as Microsoft Word. There are many other free and easy-to-use font processing programs, but Word is the most commonly used and is very popular. As well, decide on what direction you want to go toward when drawing the bubble letters: If you are making a birthday card, for example, make sure that the letters are not too large or small so they can be readable to others.
Benefits
Many find bubble letters more enjoyable and interesting than other fonts. For this reason, many businesses find that bubble letter fonts used on marketing materials will gain more interest than standard, plain fonts. Bubble letters also are commonly used as a way to express words or statements artistically, and can be seen primarily through graffiti art.
Warning
Bubble letters are not commonly used within a more professional setting. This is because the bubble letters give off a sense of silliness. Therefore, it is best to use another interesting font for more serious purposes.
Bubble letters can also appear to be too "bubbly," to the point that a word cannot be read or understood.
Potential
Despite computers providing the endless potential to variations on bubble letters, there are still many that have yet to become mainstream. The emergence of other interesting, trendy fonts has sometimes lessened the use of bubble letters.
