Traditional Signwriting

The unique quality of traditional signwriting is the personal touch and in this modern age we are now experiencing a renaissance in the hand crafted style.  Listed buildings and characteristic public houses can be enhanced with unique high quality traditional methods.  We also offer the rare service of glass gilding using 24 carot gold leaf which no modern material can equal in its lustre, or indeed its luxury.

A stained glass window featuring a shield with a crown, three white feathers, and a blue ribbon with yellow text that reads 'CHILDREN DIED'.
View through a glass window of a restaurant or cafe showing interior items such as a red upholstered booth, boxes, and clothing. The window has yellow text listing food items like cheese, fried, wings, chips, and crown.

Gilding

With 50 years of experience, our master gilder can create stunning pieces worthy even of royal attention - such is the reputation of Edge Signs that we have completed gilding projects for The Queen, amongst others over the years.  The Gloriana Royal Barge, commissioned to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee is just one example where Edge Signs have been the gilders of choice.

Sign for Ye Olde Reine Deers Inn hanging outside a building.
Photo of a white brick building with large windowed bay windows on each side. On the wall, there is a sign that reads 'The One Elm FREE HOUSE'.

Public Houses

Often traditional really is best - Edge Signs have barrel loads of satisfied landlords to testify to this!  We can help create the authentic look and feel that your pub deserves, by acknowledging the traditional methods used in sign writing inns of yesteryear, we can make your pub stand out from your competitors.  

Whether it is a full refurbishment, a spruce up or new signage for your pub, Edge Signs can achieve the traditional look and feel that old and new customers will love.

A lighthouse on a pier by the ocean with scaffolding around its base, and a partially visible sign that reads 'Weather is a third to place and time.'
A person wearing a blue glove is painting the black lettering on a white sign with the word 'CHE'. A ladder and other buildings are visible in the background.

Listed buildings

Listed buildings require sympathetic signage and often regulations prohibit modern sign writing techniques anyway.  Working within the guidelines, Edge Signs have all the skills, knowledge and experience to create the image your building requires, creating signs that compliment the age and style of the building whilst being the focal point that you desire.

An art gallery with white walls and a blue accent wall displaying a large red spiral of letters and numbers. There is a silhouette of a person in black standing in front of the wall, with a display case on a white table nearby. On the left wall, there is text that reads 'POOR. OLD. TIRED. HORSE.' in black. In the background, another room contains colorful square artworks and cone-shaped sculptures.
A person is painting black outlines of large, block letters onto a white wall. The letters appear to spell 'OFFICE' or a similar word.

Art Installations

Our client base reaches beyond the conventional customers normally associated with sign writing and into the world of art.  Edge Signs have been commissioned by galleries and art exhibitions all over the globe - the United States, Brazil, Lebanon, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland to name just a few!  We have brought to life the vision of artists, whether large or small, modest or grand and Edge Signs have the skill and talent to realise your vision into reality.

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The Ordering Process

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Get in touch.


Submit you enquiry, include a brief description of your project requirements.


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Quotation.


We will respond to discuss details and submit a full quotation for your approval.


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Design.


Once the quote is approved we will provide scaled artwork and layouts for your consideration and approval.


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Production.


Now it’s time to bring the ideas to life using industry leading machinery and skilled sign makers.


Installation.

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You’re welcome to collect or we can deliver, but we offer a full installation service.


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Gilding

Traditional Signwriting

Art Installations

Glass Gilding

Luggage Monograms

60 Years Experience

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Expert Advice

National Trust & Heritage Work

Mask & Template Work

Traditional Methods

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