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How to Combine Two Letters into One Logo | Intertwined Monogram Design in Vector Ink

How to Combine Two Letters into One Logo Using Vector Ink

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to transform two simple letters into a professional intertwined monogram logo using Vector Ink, the free web-based vector design tool. Whether you're creating a brand mark, personal initials, or a clean typographic logo, this step-by-step guide will show you how to stack, outline, offset, and intertwine letters using Vector Ink's intuitive tools.

Step 1: Start a New Project in Vector Ink

Head over to VectorInk.io and click New Project. This loads a fresh canvas where you can begin designing your monogram logo.

Step 2: Add Your First Letter

Select the Text Tool from the left toolbar, click anywhere on the canvas, and type your first letter. In the video example, the letter T is used.

Switch to the Selection Tool and scale the letter larger by dragging the corner handles. For perfect proportions, hold Shift while scaling.

Step 3: Choose a Font

Open the Text Properties panel on the right (or at the bottom on mobile). Click the Font button and choose a typeface that fits your brand aesthetic. In the tutorial, the designer uses Young Serif for a strong, elegant look.

Step 4: Duplicate and Add Your Second Letter

Duplicate the first letter by clicking the Duplicate button or by holding Option (Alt) and dragging the object. Change the second letter to the one you want — in the example, the letter C is used.

Position the letters so they overlap in an interesting way. Consider how they might weave in front of and behind each other for that intertwined look.

Step 5: Apply Temporary Colors for Visibility

To better visualize how the letters interact, apply different colors to each letter. This makes it easier to plan where the letters should overlap, interweave, or appear in front or behind one another.

Step 6: Convert Text to Paths

Before you can use vector editing tools, you must convert the letters into editable shapes.

Select both letters → Text Properties → Text to Path.

On mobile, this option appears under the Transform tab. Once converted, the letters become true vector paths you can modify freely.

Step 7: Create Offset Stroke Paths for Spacing

To create a clean separation between overlapping areas, you'll generate stroke paths around each letter:

  • Select both letters and duplicate them.
  • Apply a visible stroke color to the duplicates.
  • Increase the stroke width (e.g., 6px) in the Stroke Properties panel.

These outline strokes will act as guides to help you build smooth, balanced intersections between the letters.

Step 8: Convert Stroke to Path

Now convert your strokes into editable shapes:

Select the duplicated stroked letters → Stroke Properties → Stroke to Path.

You should now have four objects in your Layers panel: the original letter shapes and the new expanded stroke shapes.

Step 9: Use the Shape Builder Tool to Create the Intertwined Effect

This is where your monogram comes to life. Select all your letter and stroke paths, then activate the Shape Builder Tool.

With fill mode enabled, drag across the segments you want to combine for each letter. Follow the order you want the letters to appear in—some parts in front, some behind—to create that woven, intertwined effect.

Fill areas for the first letter, switch colors, then fill the segments that belong to the second letter.

Step 10: Finalize and Export Your Logo

Once the shape building is complete, switch back to the Selection Tool to review your final monogram. You should now see a clean, intertwined two-letter logo.

Open the Export Panel to save your design in multiple formats:

  • SVG — perfect for logos, print, and scaling without loss of quality
  • PNG or JPG — great for web and social media
  • Use Export Selection Only to export just the monogram

Because your design is fully vector-based, you can export it at any size without pixelation.

Conclusion

With Vector Ink, you can turn any two letters into a modern, intertwined monogram logo in minutes—right in your browser. This technique works with any font and can even be expanded to three-letter monograms. Experiment with different letter combinations, typefaces, and offsets to create unique logos for yourself or your clients.

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