Engraving is one of the oldest ways of personalizing an object. On pewter it works superbly — the material is soft enough to engrave with precision, and the smooth surfaces of Royal Selangor pieces give the engraver optimal working conditions.
Manual engraving technique
Royal Selangor engravers use hand-held picks to engrave text and patterns with millimeter precision.
Laser vs. manual
Manual engraving provides organic, vibrant line structure. Laser provides sharper contour lines.
What can be engraved
Name, date, quote, coordinates, logo, monogram — all can be engraved on Royal Selangor products.
Durable — not peeling
The pewter engraving text never peels, never fades and is still as clear in 50 years like day one.
Two types of engraving
Machine engraving (laser engraving): Precise, consistent and good for logos, writing in standard fonts and more complex motifs. Delivery time: 3-5 working days extra.
Hand engraving: Performed by skilled craftsmen at Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur. Gives a more "handmade" character with slight variation between letters. Traditional and exclusive. Delivery time: 5–10 working days extra.
What can be engraved?
Most flat surfaces on Royal Selangor pieces can be engraved. The most popular are:
- The bottom plate of goblets and tankards
- The front of picture frames
- Lids of caskets and boxes
- The handle of spoons and serving utensils
- Flat parts of figures (where possible)
Engraving transforms a beautiful piece into an unforgettable one. That's the difference between a gift and an heirloom.
— Dano Engraving Guide
Tips for the perfect engraving text
- Keep it short: 1-3 lines are ideal. Shorter text gives more impact.
- Include date: "20. April 2026" adds context that makes the piece more meaningful over time.
- Personalize: Name, a quote, a greeting in Norwegian — something that says something specific about the recipient.
- Try one key phrase: "For your first million" to an entrepreneur, "For the adventurers" to a traveling couple — one line can say it all.
Order engraving at Dano
Contact us at [email protected] with the desired product, engraving text and preferred engraving type. We coordinate with Royal Selangor and send back with delivery time estimate and price. For corporate orders with a logo — send the logo as PDF or SVG for best results.
