Hiring for calligraphy? What to check before you order

Ordering calligraphy 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.

Before you order

• Check usage rights if the result will be used commercially.
• Write a short brief with your goal, audience and any examples you like. It saves a revision.
• Compare what each package includes, not only the price: number of versions, file types and revisions.
• Keep feedback specific: point to the exact part you want changed.

Packages at a glance

Here is how one calligraphy offer on micraa, “I will design custom calligraphy lettering for a logo or quote”, breaks down:

• Basic ($15.99): a short phrase or name, three directions, and one refinement; PNG and SVG; A simple spacing guide, 2 revisions
• Standard ($39.99): a short phrase or name, three directions, and one refinement; PNG and SVG; A simple spacing guide, 2 revisions
• Premium ($71.99): a longer quote or a logo wordmark with a small flourish set; PNG, SVG and a print-ready PDF; A one-page usage note (sizes and clear space), 3 revisions

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 6 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: calligraphy, custom lettering, wordmark, monogram, ai

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 calligraphy take?

The offer used in this guide delivers in about 6 h. Bigger packages or extras can add time.

How much does calligraphy cost?

On micraa you can start from $15.99 for this offer. Larger packages include more versions and revisions.