Schultz Yakovetz Judaica

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Calligraphy by Hand

Rates/FAQ

calligraphy by hand

Although I specialize in electronic typesetting and graphic design, I also do hand-lettering. For example: Using permanent archival ink, I can letter your custom ketubah text onto a print you have purchased elsewhere.

Scripts: I offer three basic scripts (click for larger sample):

Italic hand	Roundhand	Hebrew lettering

Materials: Depending on the size of the lettering, I typically use black Staedtler Pigment Liner Calligraphy pens in widths of 1mm (when I can get them), 2mm, or 5mm, and black Pigma Micron pens in widths 02, 05, and 08. I also recommend the Micron for signing your ketubah.

Proofing: When creating a complex hand-lettered piece, whether in English or Hebrew, I start by mocking up the complete layout on the computer -- so you always see a proof in advance. With smaller pieces, such as envelopes or placecards, I can do one or two samples in the final materials for your approval before I proceed with the job.

Turnaround: Hand work does take more time; please allow an additional 2 weeks for hand lettering once a completed layout has been approved. Placecards and envelopes can usually be turned around in 1-2 weeks from receipt of materials.

Rates:
Placecards: $1.20 per card.
Addressing: $2.50 per envelope.
Ketubahs: $200-$400 depending on size and complexity.

Case Study: Jesse & Rachel

My college friend and his bride picked out a lithograph, Amy Fagin's "Duet of the Beloveds", and had me hand-letter their custom text onto it.

• The blank version of the original art, which they ordered from JudaicConnection.com and had shipped directly to me.
• I used Adobe InDesign to create a PDF mockup of their final text on the art, for placement and proofreading.
• I used two colors of 05 Pigma Micron pens to letter the text directly onto the 30" x 25" lithograph.
• Photograph of the finished piece. They were thrilled with the results.
• Total project time: 2.5 weeks from initial inquiry (May 17) to delivery of finished piece (June 4). It can be done!