A lady is holding a sign painting that spells out Hate. She is looking down at the sign and smiling. The lettering is pink and ornamental like a fairground sign.

The art of sign painting

Small Type Studio is a modern sign shop that embraces the old techniques, crafting signs by hand the same way traditional signwriters have done for 100’s of years and combining it with an understanding of modern businesses, branding and design.

This approach to sign making results in stunning, modern signs that are unique, eye catching and full of character…

Signs with some soul!

A 3D style piece of wall art is leaning against a tree. It says 'Love Rules Everything'. It is in a sign painting style but the words are raised from the background.

Stand out
with a 3D sign

If you’re looking for a bit more oompf from your hand crafted sign, I also create and hand paint 3D and carved wooden signs.

These are designed with the same care, detail, and creative flair as our traditional sign painting, the difference is that they literally stand out!

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Sign painting for a shop in Brighton, spelling The Record Album in white with a painted 3D effect.

A lady standing next to a vintage bike with Online Bicycle museum in sign painting on an advertising panel.

A circular plaque with carved details in the centre, with sign painting applied in an arch at the top and bottom.

Matthew Pelham Barbers

“I used Small Type for my Shop Sign and swinging Sign. I’m so pleased with how it looks. It makes my shop look the way it is. Perfect”

Find out more about the types of signs available...

Signs for business

From gold leaf fascias to hand painted Aboards, let's make your business stand out with a hand crafted sign

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Signs for the home

Perfect personal touches for your home in the form of house numbers & names, custom wall art & keepsakes

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