My first map try

[Freehand 5.5]

I like that last one. How did you do that?

The black Typeface is nice. But I wouldn't kombine the 3D-effect with an outline.
The ocean labels dont need an outline. The white outline is kind of hard. An outline in the lightest color of the background would be more pleasant (e.g. light grey in the mountains, light green in the woods etc.).

[ukie]

I like that last one. How did you do that?

Ascension technique mostly but with couple of personal twists like higher and more defined mountain ranges and also colored climate zones.

The black Typeface is nice. But I wouldn't kombine the 3D-effect with an outline.
The ocean labels dont need an outline. The white outline is kind of hard. An outline in the lightest color of the background would be more pleasant (e.g. light grey in the mountains, light green in the woods etc.).

Good to know I'm still experimenting with labels and text curve.

[ukie]

Also a follow up question. Do you guys like these labels or not so much?