Custom Hand-written poetry and prose starts at $300 and includes:

Choice of paper size: 8.5x11 or 9x12 or 11x14 inches (or A4, A3 size)
Choice of white, natural white, blush, beige or pale grey colored paper.
Choice of standard ink colors: black, silver or gold.
No extra fees for additional pages. A single page accommodates 50–250 words depending on lettering style and paper size.

Step One: Choose Your Calligraphy Style

Then multiply your word count by the per-word cost listed below.

Classic Scripts

Monoline Copperplate $0.50 per word

Classic Copperplate $1.50 per word

Flourished Copperplate $2.00 per word

Monoline Spencerian $0.50 per word

Classic Spencerian $1.50 per word

Contemporary Scripts

Modern Script $1.25 per word

Freehand Script $1.00 per word

Historical Hands

Italic Handwriting $2.00 per word

Italic $2.00 per word

Uncial $2.00 per word

Blackletter $3.00 per word

Roman Sans Serif $2.50 per word

Roman Sans Serif All Caps $2.50 per word

Step Two: Select Any Upgrades

Custom ink color	+$15 per page
Custom paper (size or color)	+$10 per page
Black or dark paper	+$25 per page
Hand-made Paper	+$25 per page
Add Illustrative, flourishing or decorative elements	Requires custom quote
Half page fold with silk ribbon binding and cover with title	+$100
Custom layout (not aligned left or center)	starts at +$150
Custom booklet	starts at +$150

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Process and Details

Pricing.

Standard layouts of poetry, vows, letters and similar prose are priced on a per-word basis, with a minimum project charge of $300.

Payment.

Projects are invoiced in full up front and are only delivered once payment has been received.

Scheduling.

Please allow a minimum of one week to complete your project. I am able to accommodate rush requests, however they will be subject to rush fees as follows.

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.

Delivery.

Clients are responsible for the cost of delivery from my studio location in Manhattan, New York. I am able to ship or arrange for messenger services, however the cost will be billed to you.

Custom Designs.

Are you looking for something completely custom, with a unique layout and use of colors and styles? Or even perhaps in the style of a medieval manuscript or a centuries old love letter? I am able to craft completely bespoke projects, so just reach out and we can discuss!

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

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