Modern Image + Traditional Methods = Unique Sign for Local Business.
Signwriting gives a unique & more classic look for your establishment, making it stand out from the masses of standard vinyl & printed signage that you will see all over the highstreets nowadays.
This is a New Bar & Eatery coming soon to the heart of Loughborough, a nice modern feel to the Type on this, Gill Sans and a unique logo painted in the business colours.


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Time for a revamp and fresh signage for the lovely people at Budding Floral Designs in Anstey, Leicester.
This time around its back to the classic traditional way of signage, as this was all done by hand with the trusty ol' mahl stick, a brush and a tin or two of 1Shot Paints!, also to compliment the whole new look the windows have all been updated with etch glass with a unique designed pattern which is replicated on their company vehicles... no stock designs used here ;-)
Classic fonts/type used on this one.. cant go wrong with Gill Sans!.

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Cool one this!
Chuffed to be asked to signwrite for a local funeral firm Paul Pender & Sons on one of their new ( old :-) ) specialist vehicles for Funeral Services. This 6 Wheel Landrover has been custom made to carry a coffin on the back! Signwriting was done direct to the old traditional green paintwork as they wanted to keep the old school feel of the vehicle. All work done by hand, off course ;-)  ...shout out to 1shot paints for a quality product as usual.


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Trip out of town for this one!
Designed and Painted for Campbell Munro in Lichfield, Signwriting direct to painted fascia onsite, using 1Shot Enamel Paints.. their Gold Paint is becoming my favorate to use by brush, lovely coverage and a quality finish.
This one will stand the test of time for sure.


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Gilding and Hand Gilt Lettering is one for those Crafts that never seems to lose its shine even in the modern signage scene., you just can't substitute real Gold Leaf!
These are a couple of recent projects that have come through the workshop... and both really quite different.
The Groucho Club in Central London's Soho Area is a well known established members only club ... both these bespoke signs now reside inside the famous club... 23.5ct Gold Leaf lettering with a Signwritten shadow to make it stand out more on the headers... on solid oak signs.
The other is keeping a traditional honours board in the style and finish it was initially started in all those years ago.. This was again, Signwritten and Gilded by Hand, recreating the original type style and feel up to date.
Its an honour to know that your a little part of keeping this old traditional art still alive in the modern 21st century world of signage... long may it continue!

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Lots to update in the next few weeks!..  but as its been a while so i'm posting a choice few for now, with more detailed posts coming on some of these projects.
Included in the above work : Tin & Tonic Mobile Gin Bar / The Y leicester - traditionally signwritten / Magnetic Signs MJCar Commercials / Premier Painting of Leicester / Loros Hospice Leicester - hand chalked and painted with bespoke chalkboards and signwriting... more to follow :-)
Al Scott Leicester Signwriter.



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These 'little' boxes have been signwritten with enamel , and are all individual to their owners classic vehicle.
Hand painted signs and lettering  are just perfect for these old school vehicles, given them a unique traditional feel that would have been the norm back in the day when these vehicles were new.
Al Scott Signs - Leicester Signwriter, Gilder & Sign Maker.
From Gold-Leaf, Traditional Signwriting & Pictorials, through to Modern Vehicle Graphics and Design, just give me a call!.



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#NoStencil #NoMasks!
Painted direct to a designer tabletop for a leading British housebuilding and general construction company. This was all done by pounce, brush and mahl stick.. the traditonal way is sometimes the best and only way to do the job properly!

I get a lot of comments to ask why i don't use stencils or masks:
The problem with stencils is A: The bleed... yes, it nearly always bleeds in places, and even if it doesnt you then have the problem of removing the material without it taking some of the surface away, and B: it doesnt look as good! ( really!! :-) )



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Phase 2 so to speak of a ongoing project for a local primary school... its great to be able to see a project grow and expand over time! This time the wall wording required is the mission statement given to the children in the school colours that represent certain awards, and badges earned and achieved by the children... The branches and leaves are following on from the tree that originally i did last year and the wording around it.
This was all done by hand again ( no stencils here! ) all traced onto the walls and done with brush.
2018 - Al Scott Signwriter


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As a Signwriter and Mural/Pictorial Artist projects arise that are challenging and unique,
this being one of those!
Designed and completed for Winstanley Pool at Winstanley Community College in Leicester.
This was Painted & Signwritten direct to the internal render - sketched out by hand and painted in the traditional way with Brush and Mahl Stick.
A Unique bespoke Sign for the start of 2018!

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2017 has been another varied and busy year for me as Al Scott Signs.
Way too many interesting projects to mention to be honest, but a big thanks to all my customers out there, regular and new... and a Happy New Year to you All!


Lots to come in 2018, including some large murals which i will post up on the blog once completed..
But for now, as its been a while since my last update, heres a few snaps of my recent projects of the last month or so.

All original work, design and layout by Al Scott Signwriter.


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Sometimes only the traditional way will do.
The restoration of an old DAF truck is well underway...
The signwriting for this project is reminicent of the traditional styles used back in the day when all trucks and van signage was signwritten and hand painted ( long before the arrival of vinyls and prints! )
The signwriting was all done with Keeps Traditional Paint Colours and Signwriters Enamels.
The design simple and workman like.

Leicester Signwriter Al Scott.
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This is an interesting one..
Commissioned to decorate a 1950's Tool Box that is being fitted to the back of a Classic 1956 Dodge Truck that is being shown at the NEC 2017 Classic Motor Show.
All the labels and adverts are from the same era as the Dodge Brothers ... including replica personal labels for each of the Brothers.
Mixed media: The  logo's and lettering is all hand painted, the labels printed and hand tinted, all topped off with an aged varnish.
The Box is on display at The NEC Classic Motor Show 2017 - 10-12 Nov


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My job is almost always never the same from day to day, and thats one of the big joys of being a modern Signwriter & Signmaker!
Here follows just a few photos of work that has recently been finished, or is in the process of being completed.
Incuded in this upload are:
Hand Painted Signs & Licence Plaques, Direct to Substrate Printed Acrylic Splashbacks for The Loros Charity in Leicester / Solid Metal Pavement A-Board Signs & even the odd van or two!

Signwriter of Leicester - Al Scott Signs.



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Francis Street, off Allandale Road in the Heart Of Leicester's Stoneygate Shops.
This is a great example of how to make a sign stand out with Design and Traditional Signwriting.
A Modern Design using Classic font styles with an emphasis on space and boldness...
Type by Hand & Brush, for a Modern Image.


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one of the great things about my job is that nothing is ever the same, and its always a joy to go back to the traditional craft when its on classic vehicle like this.
This vintage 1910 red bus has been rebranded for its new owners.
All the signwriting was done by hand.. not a sticker insight! :)
Using traditional methods and the colours of the old school Keeps Paints Range,  this was another great project.
Soon to be on the road and ready to carry its new passengers - keep an eye out for 'Charlie' the little 1910 bus!


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As well as my joy for hand painted and traditional signwriting, i also love to get into the more modern side of signs and vehicle graphics.. its all about the design and layout that makes this van stand out from the rest on the road - why settle for just ok when you can have the wow factor? ... Design is The Key, you can't rush that!
This project was for a local business in Anstey, Leicester - the idea was to make the van stand out by being striking but as well as that to give off a more modern and classic look.
The design of the flower strip at the bottom is unique to this vehicle, and was designed specifically for the client.
Budding Floral Designs - Anstey - Leicester.

Make Your business stand out with a unique design for Your business Image - bespoke vehicle & van graphics Al Scott Signs style ;-)


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 Back to The Ale Stone Pub on Alestone Rd in this busy part of Leicester to work on the external Signwriting of large logos on both gable ends of these new premises.
Painted by hand on external render - The height of this work required the use of access equipment from a local hire firm and makes this visable from both access roads.
As a traditionally trained and experienced Signwriter this has been a joy to do, all work & traditional Signwriting done by myself and is the work of Al Scott Signs.

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Leicester's Newest Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - Rickshaw Rick's Opens Today in the Heart of Leicester's City Centre.

Distinct and Striking, this project was a joy to do... The Clients of this new Cantina opening up in Leicester's bustling city centre are bringing a unique dining and drinking experience to Leicester... Food and Drink from all around the World, in one place.
The Signwriting , External and Internal was all by hand, distinct Typefaces used for that unique look .
Spot the Hand Done Hindi lettering inside if you can!

Get in touch if you want something unique and different and make your business stand out from the crowd!

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