Custom Lettering & Typography
For almost any purpose
Letters are more than words. The way a word is drawn — the weight of the stroke, the style of the serif, the angle of the stress, the spacing between characters — changes what it communicates before it's even read. Good lettering carries feeling as well as meaning, and the best lettering carries both so naturally that you don't notice the craft at all.
Custom lettering is one of the most versatile services at Delicious Signs, because the applications are almost unlimited. Lettering for tattoo designs. Lettering for a book cover, a wine label, a menu, a poster. A name for a boat, a pet, a piece of jewellery, a piece of furniture. Words for a wedding — place cards, table plans, a chalkboard, a welcome sign, the vows themselves. A quote for a wall. Initials for a gift. A phrase that matters.
The style adapts to the job. Script lettering — flowing, connected, calligraphic — for something personal and elegant. Roman capitals for something authoritative and architectural. Display lettering for something bold and attention-grabbing. Vernacular or retro lettering for something with character and a sense of history. If you've seen a style you love, bring a reference. If you're not sure, describe the feeling and the design will develop from there.
Custom lettering is available as artwork — delivered as a high-resolution digital file — or as a painted original on paper, board, or another surface. For commissions that will be applied to a physical object or location, the lettering design can be developed alongside the painting.
Turnaround times vary by complexity. Simple commissions can often be completed within a week; larger or more involved pieces take longer. Rush commissions can sometimes be accommodated — ask when you get in touch.
Nothing is too small or too unusual. Get in touch with what you have in mind.