Final Marks: The Art of the Carved Letter

A documentary about lettercutting, in both monumental inscriptions and on gravestones. The filmmakers were given complete access over a two year period to the work of the craftsmen of the John Stevens Shop in Newport, Rhode Island, the oldest business in the United States still in continuous operation in the same colonial building. It chronicles the work of John 'Fud' Benson, then the owner and principal designer, and, arguably, one of the most accomplished letter cutters in the world.
Arts & Crafts, Traditional, Work / Northeast / 1979

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[decoy02113]

future graffiti

[wolftime100]

Whats the song in the beginning of preview, love it

[trixshar]

@wolftime100

O'Carolan's Planxty Fanny Power?

[Leikhims]

Thank you!

I learned lettering from Fud's Father, John Howard Benson.

He was a wonderful man. I am so pleased to see the great work that his son is doing.

Fud was only 9 - 10, when I knew his Father.

I never knew any of the Stevens but these families have contributed lasting beauty in our country.

Thanks again for a gorgeous film.

[themadscientest]

@decoy02113 just needs to be faster and less noisey

[yomomzmuffler]

what an art. im a traditional signwriter but this is another level

[DeanaUSA]

I really loved this video. What a wonderful art.

[lazyOner1]

hah for shure thatd be sick