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We have a complete inventory of much loved conservation ranges.

Unique classical London lettering and numeral styles., started by my grandfather in 1936.

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London traditional sign writer, NICK GARRETT, Sign writing specialist. Gold leaf, Hand painted, shop signs.

IN THE AUTHENTIC TRADITIONAL WAY.

We never use commercial fonts… we make our own.

Our custom lettering designs are making people famous across all London. Garnered from hundreds of our bespoke crafted projects.

Historic painted numbers, carefully restored by us, into sets of museum quality, architectural alphabets.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Each of the house numbers on this page tell a story.

They have been created from examples found across beautifiul London locations.

Rekindled from aged examples, discoverable around town: these rarities are rapidly vanishing under the strain of constant redevelopment.

Comparative Analysis of NGS Trajan Lettering Research and Historical Foundations Introduction The Nick Garrett Signwriters (NGS) possess extensive knowledge and craftsmanship in producing authentic Tru-Cut Trajan lettering, a style rooted deeply in classical Roman inscriptions. Their expertise is complemented by a comprehensive understanding of the historical development of the Trajan typeface, notably Trajan Pro, and the pioneering research conducted by Edward Catich. This analysis aims to compare NGS's latest research findings with these foundational elements, highlighting advancements and nuanced insights. Historical Context of Trajan Lettering Trajan lettering originates from the monumental inscriptions on Trajan’s Column in Rome, dating back to AD 113. These inscriptions exemplify the Roman mastery of stone carving, characterized by precise incised glyphs with clean edges and harmonious proportions. Over centuries, scholars like Edward Catich have meticulously studied these inscriptions, emphasizing the importance of brush and chisel techniques that influenced Roman letterforms. Edward Catich’s Contributions Edward Catich’s groundbreaking research in the mid-20th century revolutionized understanding of Roman inscription techniques. His experiments demonstrated that Roman letters were often created with a brush or stylus at an acute angle, resulting in distinctive serifs and stroke qualities. Catich’s work underscored the importance of tool angle and stroke direction in replicating authentic Trajan lettering, influencing modern typographic interpretations. Trajan Pro Typeface Evolution Trajan Pro, developed by Adobe in 1989, is a digital font inspired by the classical Roman inscriptions. While it captures the general aesthetic—serif shapes, proportions, and stroke contrast—it simplifies some nuances for digital rendering. Critics note that Trajan Pro tends to idealize the letterforms, sometimes overlooking subtle variations present in original stone carvings. NGS Latest Research Insights Recent investigations by NGS have focused on refining the authenticity of Trajan lettering through meticulous analysis of original inscriptions and advanced carving techniques. Key findings include: Tool Angle Precision: Confirming that traditional Roman carvers used an acute angle (approximately 30°) for incising glyphs, which influences the sharpness and depth of serifs. Stroke Dynamics: Demonstrating that strokes often exhibit a slight variation in width due to natural hand movement, challenging the uniformity seen in digital fonts. Material Interaction: Exploring how marble's grain and weathering affect letter clarity over time, providing insights into restoration practices. Modern Replication Techniques: Developing Tru-Cut methods that replicate ancient carving tools and angles with high fidelity, ensuring authentic appearance and durability.

SAVING AND RESTORING

We bring them home by either taking tracings or detailed images: These are then restored in our studio, exactly as per the hand of the original artists, and kept in our font archive to use on your project.

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KEEPING THEM UNIQUE

All artworks or fonts are made for each project… rest assured your artwork will be absolutely unique to your home.

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“For sign writing projects I only ever forward Nick, as you’ll get an exquisite result”

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Painting London Famous!

The passion of NGS artistic lettering – Home of NGS London Signs 

My name is Nick Garrett. I am a specialist Traditional London sign writer, graduating from University of the Creative Arts Camberwell with a first class degree in Fine Art Painting. 

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“Hand-painted, beautifully. Crafted signs and murals.” 

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SINCE 1991 

3 GENERATIONS OF LETTERING PRACTICE

My gilding and signwriting career started when I was 15, apprenticed with the incredibly talented Battersea sign and poster writer Andrew Whitmore who’s words and brush strokes still fill my mind every time I climb the ladder and load the brush for you.

“… his skills and legacy are being passed on in everything we do.”

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After 5 years of intense training I started working with all of the major London breweries and found success, along with some great friends. I owe it all to my family and teacher.

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A LONDON MADE BEAUTIFUL WITH RESPECT & DEDICATION
Letter-cutters uncle Hugh and grandfather Francis Baker shaped my practice. Their work is found on many important memorials across London. NGS are beneficactors of the memorial below.

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Yvonne Fletcher headstone cut by Hugh Baker

The memorial stone of  Yvonne Fletcher (Super Fletch). Cut/gilded by Hugh Baker.

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“The purest shape in a word: Beauty. I also call it Couture.” 

Joyce Helen Garrett

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So today Seraina and I offer you absolutely ‘above the line’ best sign writing from London to Margate, always painted faithfully by hand.

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You’ve probably noticed there’s a genuine joy in this work we do. 

We hope you can taste and enjoy our dedication on these pages.

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EMOTION & PRECISION IS OUR ‘TEAM’ MOTTO
THE ‘S’ IN NGS

NGS’s Seraina Baumgartner (the one chewing her brush!) hails from Zurich, joining me as a full time sign painter and gilder in 2019.

With a background in fine art, screen printing, design management and graphic signage, she has a superb eye for clarity and detail.

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A LETTERING FAMILY

I was lucky to be born with a passion for art and fine lettering, spending hours watching my grandfather Francis chiselling his ‘London Romans’ in his tiny cedarwood workshop in Charlwood Road Putney.

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Paula’s Google Review

“I do believe there’s nothing Nick cannot do both artistically and with ideas and suggestions. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience”

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EVERYTHING CUSTOM MADE

OUR TOOLS, FONTS & PAINTS

NGS bespoke hand made brushes for the finest finish.

Hand-drawn lettering and layouts.

Custom collection of in-house NGS styles and fonts.

Hand drawn designs: The humble pencil is our premium design tool.

Large format: Photoshop, Illustrator/cad design visuals output for 100% brand duplication.

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WHY NGS?

IT’S IN THE DETAIL

Aim high and we’ll deliver.

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Keep up to date with the latest work on NGS Instagram feed https://www.instagram.com/ngs_signwriting_london

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For lead times and costs, let us know if you have a project you would like us to look at, or even just for a friendly chat about this amazing craft. 

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Let’s share these great designs, 

Nick

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