http://www.n8w.com/gallery/tags/lettering

http://linziehunter.co.uk/

http://www.theletterheads.com/lhparts/lettering.html

http://custom-lettering.blogspot.com/

Obviously you mentioned this first, MichAlt, but here are some useful links to confirm your thoughts.

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Earn your accredited Graphic Design degree with our Graphic Design program by taking Graphic Design courses at Academy of Art University. Our online Graphic Design courses and Graphic Design courses in San Francisco include:

Typography

Learn the craft of type and its role in creating outstanding designs. Become an expert in copy fitting and kerning and seamlessly incorporate typography into visual images. Master hand lettering and font development as you learn to create your own unique fonts. Gain in-depth knowledge of typography and learn to use it to create posters, books, magazines and CDs.
http://ca.academyart.edu/graphic-design-school/courses.html

Creative Summer Internships: Graphic Design – IRC89098

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / LETTERING ARTIST, LETTERING STUDIO
Use your graphic design skills and affinity for hand lettering and typography as an intern in one of the most unique studios at Hallmark. On this team of hand lettering and typography masters, you will explore and create hand lettered and typographic solutions for a variety of consumer products, including greeting cards. Your top-notch design skills and strong conceptual thinking ability, combined with your passion for creating and exploring hand lettering and typography, will set you apart as a top candidate for this position.

http://www.kcdministries.net/postings_for_hallmark.aspx

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Thanks, MichArt