Hand carved inscriptions convey more meaning and are more personal than plaques.
We hand carve all inscriptions in Roman style script and in upper case only - this traditional style carves well, is very clear and the characters are durable.
The characters of the main inscription are usually 25 mm in height and if a supporting text is required then we usually advise 23 mm characters. A carved inscription cannot be removed as can a plaque and is thus a valuable anti-theft measure - also the inscription does not deteriorate over time.
All carving is carried out by ourselves using traditional hand tools - we have carved inscriptions for many years and have been professionally trained.
We lay out the inscription manually and thus have full control over positioning etc.
Please note that 2 or 3 lines of script always require a shaped or high back. If the upper script is long then it will be necessary to shape the top rail as per the 2,4m bench which can be viewed in the "Oxford Range" section of this website or the 2,4m bench shown on the cover of the brochure. This is necessary to avoid the script getting too close to the edge of the top rail. This may also be necessary if you choose to have "IN LOVING MEMORY OF" carved onto a 1,2m bench. We will advise in all cases.
We can also carve simple motifs into the bench if required (eg butterfly/fish) - please submit clipart example for us to quote.
Please ensure that all names, dates etc are correct when requesting carved script; this is particularly important if you are handling the affair on behalf of another party. It is not possible to rectify an error in carved script.
Hand carved inscriptions are charged at £ 3,75 per character
