The first impression is incredibly important — especially in branding, signage, and customer-facing design — because it sets the tone for how people perceive your business or personal identity within seconds.

Psychological studies have consistently shown that humans form first impressions within 7 to 15 seconds of encountering a new visual stimulus — whether that’s a person, a product, or a shopfront. This is rooted in a concept called thin-slicing, where our brains make rapid judgments based on limited information.

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Once that initial impression is formed, it’s very hard to reverse.

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In fact, according to Princeton University research, people assess trustworthiness, competence, and likability in less than a second — often based on visual cues alone.

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That’s why your signage and brand presentation carry such weight.

A well-crafted, hand-painted sign signals quality, and authenticity. It invites trust and curiosity. A poorly executed or cheap-looking sign, by contrast, can instantly derail confidence, no matter how good the actual product or service might be.

So when we say “your sign is your first conversation with the world,” it’s more than metaphor — it’s neuroscience in action.

A beautifully crafted sign pays for itself immeasurably.

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Sign TypeEstimated Price (London)
Simple flat fascia sign£450–£550
Artisan hand‑painted fascia sign£600–£950
Custom lettering with detailing£950–£1,500+
Gold‑leaf or specialty finishes£1,500–£3,000+
Illuminated or 3D letters£2,000–£5,000+
  • Sign Size: Larger fascia or projecting signs cost more due to more materials and labor.
  • Materials: Wood or metal substrates cost more than PVC or acrylic. Premium finishes (e.g., gold leaf) raise the price.
  • Design Complexity: Custom fonts, logos, stencilling, gold leaf or reverse glass lettering increase fabrication time—and cost.
  • Installation Access: Listed or conservation areas, scaffolding requirements, and high elevations add labor and permit fees. London often demands more because of regulations

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Shops cafes from 450.00

Gold House Numbers from 300.00


Q. Can you give me a ball park figure Seraina?

A. Ball park prices are not usually the best way to get a feel for the design and detail your sign can receive – we prefer to estimate your accurate cost from the start which will include materials and design.


INFO CREATES QUICK, ACCURATE PRICING

For us to price your project quickly, we do need some details.

GOOD INFO INCLUDES:

The design style you like, example images, location, access etc.

These pointers help us gather quality project examples and costs for you.

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Example: Making something absolutely incredible in pure gold.

Below is a comparison of how we tend target cost things as we delivered for a special client Calleija of Mayfair.

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This gilded sign below (+ numeral) was priced at:

Sign Writers London - Pricing Guide. gilded Calleija sign Picadilly. Traditional sign writers of London NGS Dulwich Margate, 51.49456765499576, -0.17415278042634838, Chelsea, Fulham road Signwriter, 51.513286138657314, -0.13605138048658413 painted shop signs Soho 51.52381789141246, -0.0772289866369295, Notting hill, Shoreditch signs, City of London, Hatton Garden, Canary Wharf, Clapham, Seraina, Nick Garrett signage, Wayfinding signs, hand painted Balfron Towers, Chelsea signwriters, Poplar, St. James's lettering artists, NGS Painted gold House ,numbers names Traditional sign writers of London NGS, Dulwich Margate, Chelsea, signwriters, NGS Painted gold House numbers names, Traditional sign writers of London NGS, Dulwich, Margate, Chelsea, signwriters, NGS Painted House numbers names Traditional sign writers of London NGS Dulwich Margate, 51.49456765499576, -0.17415278042634838, Chelsea, Fulham road Signwriter, 51.513286138657314, -0.13605138048658413 painted shop signs Soho 51.52381789141246, -0.0772289866369295, Notting hill, Shoreditch signs,

450.00 by Central

1500 Trad signs of London.

Finished project. Looks beautiful, at exactly the right price.

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Creating a new sign with us… your dream project realised.

Two crucial pointers for creating an effective new sign:

1. Say who you are

&

2. Always state what you do.

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Trust: in experience and skills.

Aims: for your success.

INFO RECAP:

1.

Post code/address

2.

Image of the site position

3.

Design idea/rough sketch

KIND WORDS
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TED BAKER, KNIGHTSBRIDGE STORE.

“This work is simply stunning”

…took our brief, bringing it to life with creativity and expertise.

The result – a distressed and beautiful piece of handcrafted art/signage on the column and bulkhead at our new Knightsbridge store.

Barry Wylie

Graphic Designer, Ted Baker, London

Read more… Bold Designer Client Projects



Best Materials always used

Bespoke Brushes, Gold Leaf, Sign writing Enamel.

TECHNICAL DATA:

MATERIALS-COMPONENTS.

FOR PURE CLASSIC STYLES.

A blend of Craftmaster’s own Standard range and relaunched ‘Keep’s Signwriting Enamel’ popular colours, are the most loved products we choose, for all our signwriting projects.

All colours are available in 125ml and 250ml tin sizes so this maintains freshness as whenever we get to half way stock levels we rotate and mix into larger custom blend colours.

Craftmaster Fine household paints can be found by clicking here.

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