Studio Rates:
Spot Calligraphy

→ Calligraphy Styles ・ Process and Details
 
Single Words

Hand-written in your chosen style. Short words such as “the”, “of” etc., are not counted, e.g. “The Wedding Procession” is priced as two words.
$15
per word*

Short Text Block

2 to 5 lines of running text

$150
+ $5 per word*

Letter

Block of text like a hand-wrtitten letter. Left justified, no specific layout, etc.

$200
+ $5 per word*

Names or Headline

One or two people’s names, or a short headline such as “Save the Date" in a custom lock-up designed to your specifications

$400

Initials or Monogram

Custom lock-up, e.g. A&D or AD

$300

Signature

Name (first only or full name) in calligraphic or hand-writing signature style designed to your specifications

$300

Invitation

Full, single page written invitation

$500
+ $5 per word*

Menu or Similar

Single page written menu or other short page layout

$250
+ $5 per word*

Return Address

For use to print on envelopes, etc.

$100
for name with address

Signage

Welcome signs, food tags, etc.

view signage price list

If you would like to receive a preliminary sketch in your chosen style, before deciding to move forward with the full project, the following costs will be applied. The amount is then credited towards the final balance if you choose to move forward. This does not apply to single words.

  • Names, Monograms, Signage : $50
  • Address, Short Text Block : $100
  • Invitations, Menus: $200
 
Digitization Options

Standard vectorization (for text sizes and small signs)

included

Manual vectorization (recommended for very large sizes)

$150 per hour

 
 
 
Calligraphy Styles


If you have a specific style you would like me to match, let me know!



Classic Scripts


Monoline Copperplate

Classic Copperplate

Flourished Copperplate

Monoline Spencerian

Classic Spencerian
 
Contemporary Scripts


Modern Script

Casual Script

Freehand Script
 
Historical Hands

*Styles below are charged $8 per word

Italic Handwriting

Italic

Uncial

Blackletter

Roman Sans Serif

Roman Sans Serif All Caps
 
Brush Scripts


Brush Script

Brush Script
 
 
Process and Details


Hello! Thanks for reaching out about my spot calligraphy services. For each of the items in the list, you will receive a piece in the calligraphy style of your choice, delivered digitally.
 

Minimum Order.
There is a $500 project minimum for spot calligraphy.

Deliverables.
Each piece of spot calligraphy is hand-written in pen and ink, then scanned at high-resolution and carefully cleaned up and processed for digital use. Standard file preparation will be used so you receive either a transparent .png file or an .eps file with basic vectoring. If you require full, manual vectorization (recommended for reproduction at large sizes or for use in a more permanent setting) additional hourly charges will apply.

Rush Fees.
Spot calligraphy must be planned in advance, with copy and details provided a minimum of 5 days before you need them in hand. Otherwise the following rush fees will be applied:

  • Less than 5 working days: 30% rush fee
  • Less than 3 working days: 60% rush fee
  • Next day turnaround: 100% rush fee
  • Same day turnaround: 150% rush fee

*Any projects that must be completed over a weekend will incur an additional 50% fee.

**If the job is charged the project minimum, the project minimum amount is what will be considered for the rate of the rush fee. e.g. A five day turnaround on a rush job charged the minimum $500 will be charged a total of $650 (30% rush fee).


Calligraphy Styles.
The lettering options above are examples of styles that I can do, however these are just starting points. I am happy to discuss if you have any specific needs.

Usage Rights.
All pricing includes full usage and printing rights for unlimited applications for a single event or project only. Please note this refers to the calligraphy in the exact, original lockup—e.g. the usage rights do not cover separating single words from a full paragraph and using those individually. Please discuss licensing options with me if you wish to use the artwork for ongoing use beyond the stated event, for resell, or for any commercial purpose.

Design Rounds.
Names, Monograms, Signatures, Invitations and Menus include a standard two-round design process, where layout sketches will be presented for review and feedback before the finished piece moves forward.

Timelines.
Project timelines differ from a few days and up depending on the scope and scale. I am available for rush projects if needed, so please ask!

**Please note that studio rates are subject to change at any time.