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Hem & Grain
The personal collection ↗

In their hand.
Just as you know it.

A note on the kitchen table. The way they sign their name. Their own handwriting, cleaned to one ink without redrawing the letters.

Start with a photo

You approve the drawing before we make your piece.

Handwriting personalization on a piece, illustrative renderRender
The illustrative starting photographWhere it starts.
A few words, tucked inside.

Made from your own photo

A personal piece,
one step at a time.

Try the preview ↗
  1. 01

    Choose the photo.

    Start with a clear photo, a note or a drawing that means something to you.

  2. 02

    Make it yours.

    Choose the drawing style and placement. See how the detail holds on the piece.

  3. 03

    Approve the drawing.

    You approve the exact design before anything is made.

Pre-launch preview. All example photos and product images are generated. Actual burn color and depth vary with the material.

How to photograph handwriting for engraving ↗

Keep a little of them
with you.

A favorite face. A familiar place. A few words in their handwriting. Start with something of your own.

Start with a photo