Calligraphy styles for your poem
This is the 'simple italics' calligraphy style
We offer a range of different calligraphy styles for your poem.
Calligraphy means 'beautiful writing' and encompasses many varied letter forms. From the simple but perfectly formed Italic style to old English scripts, there are more choices than you might think.
Italic Calligraphy Styles
We offer a choice of styles including Italics and Copperplate, Gothic and more.
Italics are the most modern calligraphy style we write, and we offer a simpler letter form and two curly variations on the style.
The image to the left shows the standard or classic Italic style. Click to see more italic calligraphy styles for your poem.
Gothic Calligraphy Styles
We also write in Gothic and Antique calligraphy.
For a truly timeless piece of calligraphy work, choose one of these old English styles of lettering for your favourite poem.
The image to the left shows our gothic calligraphy style. For something a little softer, consider antique calligraphy.
Click to see more examples of gothic calligraphy styles for your poem.
Illuminated letters for your calligraphy poem
Whichever of our calligraphy styles you choose for your poem, we can incorporate an illuminated initial letter at no extra cost.
Illuminated letters are hand painted in gold, silver or copper gouache (a high quality calligraphy paint), on a coloured panel to complement your design.
We're also introducing gold leaf for our illuminated letters - this gives a wonderful shine. Please ask if you'd like real gold on your commission! There will be a small extra charge for gilding work.
Please click to see more illuminated letter examples on the following page.
Next pages: Italic calligraphy - Gothic calligraphy - Illuminated letters
Order your calligraphy poem here!
1. Choose a design or use our calligraphy gallery to come up with some ideas.
2. Email or call us to discuss your design, and when you're happy...
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