Testimonials

 
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Aside from its obvious beauty, there is something very personal about Claire’s work. Every letter in every word is afforded equal love, flair and precision. I was lucky enough to receive a card from her and I treasure it as I would a painting. If the devil is in the detail, he has parties in Claire’s calligraphy.
— phoebe waller-bridge, writer
Claire was a joy to work with for the prestigious Letters Live 10th Anniversary Event at the Royal Albert Hall. She elegantly engraved bottles for the VIP crowd backstage which included Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry. Claire is not only extremely talented but charming, and dealt with the celebrities at ease in a wonderfully professional manner.
— POPPY FORDAM, FOR BUSHMILLS
It is always a pleasure working with Claire. She always brings her cheerful spirit when visiting the House of Dior. Her work has been nothing short of perfection, we look forward to continuing our relationship with her and would highly recommend her.
— Camille Delpeint - CDM & Events coordinator, christian dior couture
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Claire’s elegant calligraphy work adds flair and a personal touch. Her designs are delicate and expertly crafted and I recommend her for any occasion.
— Hayley Atwell, actress
Claire is an amazing artist. Her skills not only exceed any engraving I have seen before but her professionalism is beyond any expectation. Whilst in the Boutique she not only engraved but used her amazing calligraphy skills to create gift cards for clients. She settled in easily and clients loved not only seeing her amazing work in action, but she also engaged with everyone and made her skill an animation to itself. She delivered an impeccable service which was an incredible outcome for us. I would certainly recommend Claire for any event.
— NATALIE WELLS, fragrance manager at Christian Dior flagship boutique on New Bond Street, London
We couldn’t be happier with Claire’s exquisite engraving on our matchbox sleeves. She worked efficiently ensuring every piece was beautifully engraved to a high standard. Claire exhibited a high level of professionalism as well as warmth, which made every customer feel special and ensured the event was a huge success.
— Lily, Matilda Goad & Co
Not only is Claire wonderfully talented, but she also went above and beyond at our event, personalising wooden wine boxes for guests at Asda’s bi-annual wine event. We were blown away by Claire’s professionalism and grace, and we’ve continued to receive emails from guests admiring the beauty of her calligraphy. Cannot recommend her enough!
— Vivien Booth - This is Cow!
 
It was an absolute pleasure to have Claire with us in the boutique - her engraving skills are without doubt the best I have seen over years of engraving events that I have hosted whilst working for the brand. She effortlessly engaged with each of our customers, showing interest for each and every item that was to be engraved as well as making recommendations to suit each product. She is charming, professional and looks the part. We would be delighted to have her in store with us again.
— KATE PARSONAGE - BOUTIQUE MANAGER, JO MALONE LONDON, GUILDFORD -
Claire has worked in my boutique for events in 2022 and 2023. Her presentation was immaculate, her manner was professional but also down to earth, our customers and team alike loved her and I can’t wait to work with Claire again in the near future. I would 100% recommend Claire for her services.
— kez wells, boutique manager, jo malone reigate
Claire was a dream to work with and I would recommend her to anyone! Our visions perfectly aligned and there was so much attention to detail, right through from initial ideas to the final product. The work Claire produced on our wedding day bought the whole event together … our guests continue to comment on how beautiful it was. It perfectly complemented the grand nature of the venue, and this is something Claire captured so well. In the evening, the candlelight set the gold of the calligraphy off flawlessly and I will treasure those memories forever.
— Anya Roberts-Blake
I couldn’t recommend Claire enough. She is the ULTIMATE calligraphy queen and we feel so lucky to have been able to snap her up to do our wedding stationery, as well as some other bits such as an order of the day pallet and engraved bottles. Nothing is ever too much trouble and she is always eager to help. She has such a magical touch and makes everything she puts her hand to so beautiful; everything is always done to utter perfection.
So, if you are reading this thinking, “Shall I book Claire?” - DO IT, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
— Tess Page-Ratcliff
Claire is a pleasure to work with. We hired Claire to create personalised engravings for our latest media event - she was responsive, efficient and her work was amazing! Our guests loved it and wouldn’t stop posting about it. I would definitely recommend.
— caitlin fogarty, pr & Comms manager, gozney
We commissioned Claire to engrave individual names on metal at a live event and what a job she did. We were so impressed; she crafted her skills so deftly and with the utmost consideration and sensitivity to our client’s environment. Claire is the consummate professional - not phased by any of our demands, she ensured an important day in our client’s calendar was memorable.
— Julienne Webster, Industry Publicity
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Claire provides a wonderful bespoke service, with calligraphy that is beautifully executed, of a consistently high quality, and with the reliability of knowing that deadlines will always be met. It has been fun discussing creative briefs with Claire. For one project, Claire adapted a font to include letters from historical documents, creating unique gifts that exceeded our expectations.
— Matthew gordon, Associate Producer - HAMILTON The MUSICAL
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Claire has done such wonderful work for us on numerous projects. We are always so thrilled with its quality and with the professional service that she provides.
— Jess WrighT - Associate Producer
  • “LES MISERABLES” UK and Ireland Tour

  • “The phantom of the opera” London

  • “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” UK Tour

The piece looks both unique and beautiful! They will be thrilled with it I am sure. Thank you for all your hard work and care on this, I really do appreciate both your talent and the speedy turn around. I will share your contact details with others who may also appreciate your skills and consideration as much as I do.
— Margaret connolly
Claire’s work brought tears (happy ones) to our eyes! We composed a poem as part of a wedding speech for some dear family members and wanted this written calligraphically - our first thought was to print it and we are incredibly happy we didn’t go ahead with that idea! After a very friendly phone call with Claire, and after sending her very minimal items we had around that incorporated the wedding theme, she created a stunning piece that instantly got us teary. The poem was beautifully written in gold-bronze ink and she integrated the wedding theme perfectly. Without a doubt we will contact her for any future bespoke pieces and we recommend you do too!
— ALINA LAZAR
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I approached Claire originally to see if she could design some name tags and a seating plan for an upcoming event we are holding for a new product launch. After looking at all of Claire’s work, I discovered her work of engraving - we decided together to do something different and engrave on sample bottles of the product we were launching, to then fill with liquid as a keepsake for attendees of the event. The entire process ran so smoothly and we worked collaboratively to ensure the desired outcome. The bottles looked absolutely beautiful, and you can tell Delfont Ink puts so much passion into every project carried out. Claire is by far the most personable, professional and organised supplier I have ever worked with - the whole process has been an absolute pleasure and I would recommend her services to anybody looking for a talented calligrapher!
— Kirsty Evans - Hi-Spirits
 

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