A quick guide to ordering lettering online

Ordering lettering should not take a week of back-and-forth. Below are the points worth checking, what a typical order includes, and how the process works from brief to delivery.

What to look for

• Ask whether you get source or editable files if you plan to change the work later.
• Check the delivery time against your own deadline and leave room for one round of changes.
• Look at the sample images and check that the style matches what you have in mind.
• Start with the smallest package if you are testing a new seller, then scale up.

What a typical order includes

Here is how one lettering offer on micraa, “I will letter a custom wordmark and 3 typographic lockups”, breaks down:

• Basic ($12)
• Standard ($30)
• Premium ($54)

How it works on micraa

1. Pick a package and add any extras you need.
2. Pay securely. The seller gets your brief and starts work, with delivery in about 12 h.
3. Review the delivery and ask for changes if something is off.
4. Approve the delivery when you are happy. If you do not request a revision within 3 days, payment is released to the seller automatically.

Related topics: lettering design, custom wordmark, typography lockup, hand lettering, ai assisted

FAQ

What should I put in my brief?

Your goal, where the result will be used, any size or format needs, and one or two examples you like.

How long does lettering take?

The offer used in this guide delivers in about 12 h. Bigger packages or extras can add time.

How much does lettering cost?

On micraa you can start from $12 for this offer. Larger packages include more versions and revisions.