Ana was quick to respond when I needed a rush order and followed up to make sure I was happy before…read morefinalizing the project. My custom designed logo came out exactly as imagined and finished in time to give as a gift. We were very impressed with the professional presentation and care Ana put into her work.

My friend's husband of 37 years passed away, and she and her family were trying to put together a…read morecelebration of life in the midst of being full of grief. My friend purchased a sign-in book for the ceremony and wanted her husband's name on the front. My friend asked me if I could write it nicely, or if I knew anyone who could. In that instance, you know you should entrust that kind of thing to an expert, and Ana is an expert. She responded very promptly and had questions that put me at ease immediately: what was the book made of? Was it something porous? Going back and forth with a grieving family was slow-going, but Ana was patient and communicative, even with the tight turnaround. She was clear and upfront about what we should expect, and the price for her work was very reasonable. And the finished product was lovelier than I could have imagined. It was thoughtfully placed and even packaged beautifully. My friend loved the book so much and was so happy with the result. The whole experience was so positive and easy that I won't hesitate to add calligraphy to any special events that come along, because of Ana. Thank you Ana, for helping this grieving family!

I was looking for a calligrapher and engraver for a gift in my bridesmaids proposal box and came…read moreacross Jasmine on Yelp. Her work looked beautiful, and although she didn't have reviews yet, I decided to reach out. She responded within a few hours, was very professional, and worked within my budget and timeline. Jasmine kept me updated, sent a detailed mock-up before starting, and completed everything within 8 business days. When I received the finished pieces, I noticed a few minor blemishes and reached out. Jasmine was incredibly understanding and quick to offer fixes, showing her dedication to both her craft and customer satisfaction. I truly appreciated her responsiveness and professionalism throughout the process.

From the owner: Adding timeless elegance with calligraphy and engraving services to your event through an in-person…read moreguest experience with live events, and curated custom signage for your wedding.

I don't know if I could sing Rona's praises high enough to fully capture the quality of her work,…read moreand the pleasure it was to deal with her. This is an exceptional human being, an artist, who cares deeply about the quality of her work. She put onto (gorgeous) paper a poem that I had written for my father on his 90th birthday. It is just beautiful and it will be a deeply meaningful gift for my dear old dad. The framer, who deals with fine art, was bowled over by her work and asked for her contact information. In this era, when everything is cranked out on a computer, what Rona does feels like a miracle. She's also a beautiful human being, with a heart and a soul, who knows literature and music--it was such fun to visit with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I can't wait to find the next project so I can work with her again. Oh, and considering the caliber of her work, her prices are reasonable.

We were referred to Rona by Flax Art in SF from where we had bought a beautiful sheet of art paper…read more(20x30"). Our vision was to have our initials and wedding reception date in calligraphy on the paper and have our reception guests sign it. We would then frame it and hang it in our home. I called Rona immediately since we were 3 weeks away from our event and she called me right back. We talked about what I was looking for and she told me her rate of $75/hr, which I think is very reasonable for what we needed. She also asked me to send photos of the art paper and a sketch of what I wanted. Rona said she could work on our calligraphy that weekend so we dropped off our art paper to her and waited to hear back from her. We picked it up the following week and it was beautiful. She left a lot of space for our guests to sign around our initials and after our first guest signed it, we realized just how challenging it must have been for Rona to do the calligraphy on the art paper. It is handmade from bark so has texture and is absorbent, and the gold paint is not easy to mark over. Our archival and non-smearing ink pens did not write over the gold paint on the paper but it turned out fine. Thank you again Rona. Your art will be part of our home and life as a married couple!

Lack of customer service for a small business. There was an error on wedding invitations that was…read moretheir fault. They didn't offer to make it correct unless it was at our expense. Truly disappointed in our experience and the amount of money and time we spent. This is why folks turn to online business!

The shop is clean and neat and is set up very cute. We made an appt with Kathi and met my daughter…read moreand future son-in-law there literally just time, as they had driven down from OR for a visit and pick out their wedding invitations. Kathi was very helpful in picking out colors and font/designs that compliment each other. The invitations come in packs of 25, we ordered 3 packs. Total 750! A bit shocking, but my daughter loved them and had just spent 2 hours in the shop picking out the perfect invitations. Once the invitations were ready my mom picked up the two bags and brought them home. I noticed there were several small boxes. Opened the first one...glue dots! What in the world? Now, I'm a scrapbooker so before opening the other boxes I knew...we would be putting them together!! So, we paid 750 for some beautiful purple and gold glitter card stock!!!! Oh and the wedding info printed out on cream colored card stock. It was not at anytime conveyed to us that we would be putting together the invitations. For this price we should've had them completed and in envelopes, these are not bought from Hobby Lobby or Staples for goodness sake. Nor were they ordered online from a "printing" shop. 3 stars for cleanliness.

Small businesses allow you to make memories. Out campaigning in Montclair on Thornhill & came…read moreacross this quaint plaza with shops that were all open! I walked in and found out about the business from the owner as her husband sat just smiling and beaming as thought it was their first day! He asked what I did..."sell sex toys!"...Tell me more he joked. I listed to how the space became. It was in her blood. AND it took a class at Piedmont Adult School to make her leave corporate America. The most famous commission, she could disclose, was a poem from Bobbie Kennedy to Bill Clinton. Memories. Being the Council Person for District 4 is the goal but learning about what has moved & sustained ppl makes the conversation of the rough stuff worth it all! I need a hand written letter.

Michele helped us in situation where time was of the essence. She responded immediately, gave…read moresolid quick solutions, got the work done in less than a week, and was kind and thoughtful through the whole process. I would recommend her for any calligraphy, printing needs, and anything else she offers. Wonderful woman and great business person!! We are so happy!

Ann's work is absolutely exquisite. What great luck to have been able to find her through Yelp,…read morewhen we were in need of beautufully-penned place cards for our wedding reception. She's a master of her craft, her turn around is quick, and we even got a surprise gift when we picked up our order. Couldn't ask for more!

From the owner: Visual Arts and Graphic Design. By appointment only. Calligraphy for corporate events, social…read moreoccasions, resolutions and certificates. Full service graphic design for logos, business branding and identity, from simple to complex. Artwork for print and advertising placement. Full support for book publishing including cover and title design, layout, production, copywriting and editing. Call to discuss your project. Fine Art. Drawings, paintings, watercolor illustration.

Jane was excellent. She responded very quickly to my inquiry, and was on top of communication. Her…read moreprices were very reasonable, and she only took a day to finish the actual piece, amazing! All in all working with Jane was wonderful, highly recommend.

Jane was absolutely lovely to work with for our middle school diplomas. I was able to trust her…read moretaste and authority to choose the right font and color to match the design of our diplomas. She did the work overnight and charged a very reasonable rate for her impeccable work. She showed me her portfolio and it is clear that she is capable of many styles and techniques. You can completely trust her with the interpretation of a beloved poem, your vows, memorial documents and the like. I will definitely be reaching out to her again whenever calligraphy is called for. She is conveniently located off Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, much more suitable for my needs than driving into San Francisco.

Could not reccommend more, Abby is a joy to work with. She is extremely responsive and listens to…read moreexactly what your vision is, working with you to perfect the end result. Abby helped our business send out absolutely stunning holiday cards and throughout the processs not only was she communciative but super accommodating to our requests as well. The whole project took half of the time we originally planned because of just how on top of it Abby is. I'm talking we sent the cards out and a little over two weeks later we already had received the finished product. She has a great variety of colors and effects to play around and personalize whatever project you had in mind and her calligraphy itself is 10/10 perfection. If you have any special events or formal invitations I would totally work with Abby, seriously she is AMAZING!!!!!

From the owner: Abby Setti is the calligrapher and engraver artist behind Hello Abby Designs. She provides custom…read morecalligraphy and design services, in-studio and on-site events, specializing in elevating personalization of unique keepsakes and experiences for special celebrations, corporate functions, influencer events and brand activations.

She is amazing I was so very happy with her excellent work. She is relaxed kind and so good It was…read morefun sitting at her table while she did the work I wanted

Not only is Lara an amazing letterer, but she is one of the the nicest people ever! After seeing…read moreher brush caligraphy class photos on the Kitchen Table Instagram, I perused her website and learned she offers a beginners brush class and a beginners modern calligraphy writing class. I reached out to Lara via email and easily set up a private brush class for myself, my mom, and 2 girlfriends. The class went above and beyond our expectations! Lara was prompt on arrival, supplied everything needed for the class, and taught with a clear, patient, and flowing style. After two hours we each felt comfortable practicing on our own and couldn't wait to purchase more pens to play with. This holiday season I saw on her IG she was selling small and large ornaments with gorgeous calligraphy saying anything and everything you'd like on a globe. I saw the perfect gifts for friends and was not disappointed. My friends loved them and couldn't wait to trim their trees. If you're interested in learning calligraphy or need services, do not overlook this warm and friendly scribe! We look forward to expanding our skills with either her writing class or advanced brush class in the very near future.

Back when I was a teacher here in a local high school, Trophy Works was our go-to outfit to honor…read moreour students and those we worked with. More recently we have had two occasions to order from Trophy Works, and both times they came through solidly. We appreciate the quality of their work, customer service, and professionalism. We highly recommend these hometown heroes.

I purchased a Boos cutting board for a wedding gift and wanted it engraved. I took it in to Justin…read moreand not only did he do a beautiful job, he had it ready for me earlier than expected. I couldn't be happier. Thanks again!