Monograms & Initials

Monograms rely on balance, proportion, and clarity of form.
Each design is prepared in the studio to sit cleanly on the glass, with spacing, scale, and placement adjusted to suit the chosen piece.

Engraved by hand in our Fife studio, the result is a precise, enduring mark that holds its presence over time.

What We Engrave

Monograms & Initials
Custom monograms prepared for weddings, anniversaries, family gifts and presentation pieces.
Letterforms & Marks
Single letters, initials and bespoke identity marks developed specifically for engraving.
Handwritten Names & Signatures
Messages, signatures and handwritten notes translated into glass while preserving their original character.

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Our Bespoke Process

Reference Material
Send us an existing personal monogram, names, initials, signatures or handwritten elements you would like to include.
Design Development
We assess how the various elements relate to one another and, where appropriate, develop monograms, letterforms or supporting elements to strengthen the design.
Layout & Approval
The design is prepared for the chosen piece, with careful consideration given to scale, balance and placement before a proof is issued.
Finished Engraving
Following approval, the artwork is engraved by hand and finished in our Fife studio.

From the Archive

Examples from the studio alongside articles exploring artwork preparation, handwriting, signatures and bespoke engraved marks.

Signatures Around a Story: A Ruby Anniversary Commission

A pair of cocktail coupes created for a ruby wedding anniversary, engraved with the handwriting of seven family members surrounding a bespoke...

Handwritten Engraving: A Personalised Pint Glass

A handwritten message translated into engraved glass. Prepared to retain the original character of the writing, then sandblasted for clarity and permanence.

Engraved Whisky Bottle: A Personal Commission

A personalised whisky bottle engraved with a custom message. Prepared with adjusted masking to protect the label and ensure a clean etched...

When Does a Glass Engraving Project Need a Physical Sample?

Physical samples are not required for most commissions, but in some circumstances they provide valuable information that cannot be fully assessed from...

Accuracy in Glass Engraving: Preparation and Alignment

An overview of how accuracy is achieved in glass engraving. From artwork preparation and film alignment to stencil application and sandblasting.

When Drawings and Signatures Become Engraving

Children’s drawings, handwritten notes and team signatures translated into glass engraving. Marks made on paper, prepared carefully and preserved permanently within the...

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Enquire About a Bespoke Commission

If you’d like to explore a bespoke engraving, we’re here to help you shape your idea.

You can read more about how each piece is prepared on our Bespoke Process page.

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