London Scribes Calligraphy was first established in 1992 by Craig Poland-Smith, with a focus on traditional italic calligraphy for events. HM King Charles III, first granted the Royal Warrant for Calligraphy to the business in his former role as HRH Prince of Wales 2009. Jenny Collier joined that same year and became Director and Grantee of the Warrant in 2022. She continues to uphold the traditional craft of hand calligraphy.
From handwritten envelopes and invitations, elegant escort cards that guide event guests seamlessly towards their seats, to illustrated signage that brings personality to any venue - beautiful calligraphy and thoughtful design touches are what we do best.
Whether for a luxury brand, private household, bride-to-be or an experienced event planner; if you’d like to explore how our calligraphy, lettering design, illustration or printing could enhance your occasion…
I'm Jenny.
I’m a calligrapher and illustrator from London and I've worked on lots of exciting projects during my 12 years in the industry... Creating bespoke calligraphy, stationery and lettering design for wonderful clients, writing and illustrating for commercials and making countless parties pop with colour.
My work combines classic calligraphy with playful illustration and an exacting eye for detail. If you have an event or project that could use some hand produced words, pictures, or all of the above, get in touch and let’s talk…
Kind words…
“From the moment I made contact with Jenny, she was a delight to work with and utterly dedicated to the task, her art and to the quality of her work. Having witnessed first-hand her skill and her desire to deliver both exceptional work and service, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services and I look forward to working with her again in future. Jenny genuinely has the Midas touch.”
— Event Planner for a wedding held at Claridge's
“We’re so grateful for your work on our cards, they look absolutely stunning and have had some amazing responses from both press and our members.”
— PR Representative for Private Members’ Club
“Amazing Jenny. Thank you so much. Your beautiful work was admired by all. Lots of lovely comments were made!”
— Event Planner for private celebration at Tate Modern
“Jenny understood my brief and executed it to perfection. Every detail was considered and interpreted beautifully. There is nothing quite like being the recipient of a beautifully hand scribed card or invitation and Jenny’s style is exquisite. I adore the fact that her work is underpinned with mindfulness. A true professional and a joy to work with.”
— Society Event Planner established over 20 years