Signwriting
In the beginning there was sign writing. This method of sign making which also incorporates gilding has been the mainstay until about 25 yrs ago. Gradually new technology and materials have seen many changes to the method of detailing and illustrating signs.
However these skills are still needed to create individual signs particularly in the pub and leisure industries. Illustrations and hand finished workmanship still are used to create something special.
Traditional sign writing is a hand painted skill. An ancient skill using quality brushes and sign enamels developed especially for this type of work. Traditional signwriting skill and craftsmanship is using the hand painted technique. Quality brushes are used to create quality signwriting.
Traditional sign writing is used across many types of buildings and for many types of clients. It has been used in conservation areas, heritage buildings and fascias, in pubs, restaurants, hotels and by architectural designers. This may be where an architect needs a traditional hand painted sign, in keeping with the building and requiring the use of traditional signs and materials. Traditional signwriting has also been used for theatres and the TV and film industries.
It can be sign painted directly onto emulsioned walls and where a modern plastic sign may not be appropriate. Traditional signwriting is used on the external areas of a building and used internally for directional signs and quotations on the walls and doors of pubs, restaurants and a range of other buildings.
