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How to Write a Letter (it’s easier than you think!)

How to Write a Letter (it’s easier than you think!)

Penning a note doesn’t have to be a chore! Here are three tips and a template that will help you write a meaningful note in under ten minutes…

Writing TipsRita Polidori O’BrienSeptember 19, 2022Scribe New Yorkwriting, letters, notes, letter writing, handwriting, correspondence Comments

"Rewrite the Rules" with M.M. LaFleur

"Rewrite the Rules" with M.M. LaFleur

Spent the day on a VW Bus Tour of NYC, customizing Papier London notebooks for M.M. LaFleur.

AppearancesRita Polidori O’BrienSeptember 23, 2021Scribe New YorkM.M. LaFleur, Papier London, Papier, Customizing, Personalizaiton, Calligraphy Comment

What Kind of Stationery Style Are You?

What Kind of Stationery Style Are You?

Rita Polidori O’BrienMay 12, 2020

When To Send a Handwritten Note

When To Send a Handwritten Note

Writing TipsRita Polidori O’BrienMay 5, 2020handwriting, handlettering, handwritten, stationery, letters, writing, notecards

Scribe New York x Keds

Scribe New York x Keds

Women Made for the Modern Woman.

AppearancesRita Polidori O’BrienDecember 31, 2019Keds, personalization, Bad Ass Business Executives, B.A.B.E., Modern Woman, Women Made, Keds Sneakers, Personalizing Sneakers

Scribe New York x Lamy SoHo

Scribe New York x Lamy SoHo

At the bright, airy Lamy loft in their SoHo store, I taught students how to use a broad nib calligraphy pen and create classic italic letters.

Appearances, Retail, FeaturedRita Polidori O’BrienSeptember 16, 2019Calligraphy, scribe new york, lamy, lamy pens, script, broad nib pen, italic writingComment

The Art & Science of a Signature

The Art & Science of a Signature

Our signatures and handwriting tell stories. What’s yours about?

FeaturedRita Polidori O’BrienJuly 3, 2019Scribe New Yorksignatures, declaration of independence, handwriting, John Hancock Comment

Mother's Day Event at Bloomingdale's

Mother's Day Event at Bloomingdale's

Sometimes, the messages you least expect to write are the ones that are requested.

AppearancesRita Polidori O’BrienMay 10, 2019Bloomingdale's calligraphy, gift tags, In-store appearances, Mother's Day, Bloomingdale's, Hanro of Switzerland, personal appearance, gift with purchaseComment

The Alphabet as Art

The Alphabet as Art

FeaturedRita Polidori O’BrienApril 1, 2019Comment

Shine

Shine

FeaturedRita Polidori O’BrienMarch 17, 2019Comment

Scriptorium: Tools of the Trade

Scriptorium: Tools of the Trade

FeaturedRita Polidori O’BrienMarch 1, 2019 Comment

Love Letters

Love Letters

FeaturedRita Polidori O’BrienFebruary 14, 2019Comment

Valentine’s Day Activation at Hanro of Switzerland

Valentine’s Day Activation at Hanro of Switzerland

AppearancesRita Polidori O’BrienFebruary 9, 2019Comment

Story of a School-Aged Scribe

Story of a School-Aged Scribe

FeaturedRita Polidori O’BrienJanuary 21, 2019Comment

Holiday Activation at Hanro of Switzerland

Holiday Activation at Hanro of Switzerland

AppearancesRita Polidori O’BrienDecember 15, 2018Comment

Mother’s Day Activation at Fun Socks

Mother’s Day Activation at Fun Socks

AppearancesRita Polidori O’BrienMay 5, 2018 Comment