I sketched broken-down elements of various symbols, then created letters by remixing the elements into new forms. I experienced a breakthrough with the letter H, inspired by the loop in the symbol Mpatapo, knot of reconciliation. I designed each letter to feel intentional, intertwined, and imperfect like the hand-carved stamps used by locals in Kumasi, Ghana, which I visited in 2021. I sketched each letter by hand creating a unique style, letter by letter. Sketching is my strength, it's where the soul of the font lives. Later, I translated my sketches into a digital rendering using Illustrator.