Bernard Maisner is an internationally renowned calligrapher and stationer. His custom calligraphed invitation sets — famous in the world of social stationery — are unparalleled. He has uniquely revived the art of Spencerian and Copperplate hand-lettering. Maisner’s masterful blend of Spencerian/Copperplate writing is a luxurious tapestry of intricate flourishes and beautiful letterforms. Your wedding, or special occasion stationery will carry a look of timeless elegance. Maisner’s elaborately embellished styles of writing on invitations, as well as on mailing envelopes, create an unmatched impact upon the receiver. People cherish and save these items as works of art. The “Italian,” “French” and “Americana” styles, designed and created by Mr. Maisner, are totally unique in the world of social stationery and calligraphy. Invitations and envelopes calligraphed in these styles stand alone.

Bernard Maisner Calligraphy & Fine Stationery is a full service studio. Custom lettered invitations sets, as well as all other printed items, such as menus and programs, are lettered, designed and then printed under Mr. Maisner’s supervision. Mr. Maisner works with custom engravers and is also an authorized representative of Crane & Company. Bernard Maisner Calligraphy & Fine Stationery is also available at Bergdorf Goodman, NY, NY. Mr. Maisner’s full line of boxed stationery items is also available at Bergdorf Goodman.

Mr. Maisner graduated from The Cooper Union College of Art in New York City and studied at The Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. He is also a medieval scholar and expert in the art of medieval manuscript gold illumination techniques and a historian of letterforms. He has lectured and taught at the Pierpont Morgan Library, The Cloisters Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Getty Museum. Mr. Maisner is also a contemporary artist. His paintings are exhibited regularly in art galleries and museums.

Bernard created the calligraphy and stationery for the nuptials of Alexandra Posen, Creative Director of Zac Posen, and did the calligraphy for Darcy Miller, editor of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine. Mr. Maisner has also been featured in television interview segments with Martha Stewart on “Martha Stewart Living.” Bernard was interviewed by Lara Spencer for ABC TV, and his work was shown in “The American Wedding” on the A&E channel. Maisner’s work is reproduced in ”Weddings of Style” by Kalliope Kaella, “Fete Accompli! The Ultimate

Guide to Creative Entertaining” by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison, and in “The Perfect Wedding Reception” by Maria McBride. His calligraphy has been featured in The New York Times, Elegant Bride, Town & Country Magazine and the T&C “Elegant Weddings” guide book), House Beautiful, Bride’s, “W,” Gotham, Veranda, House & Garden, “O”(Oprah), Quest, Southern Living Weddings, Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens, In Style and 25 ans (Japan) magazines. Maisner is also well known for his looser creative lettering. His work has appeared nationally in print, film and television. He created the Spiegel logo, Revlon’s “Revolutionary” campaign logo and lettering for recordings by Whitney Houston, Mick Jagger and Barry Manilow. Other clients include Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Microsoft, Saab, Clairol, AT&T, American Express, IBM, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Valentino.

Mr. Maisner’s hand can be seen writing live on-screen in film and television. Feature films include writing as Daniel Day Lewis’ hand in Martin Scorsese’s “The Age of Innocence,” as Johnny Depp’s hand in Tim Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow,” and as Sean Connery’s writing in “Finding Forrester,” directed by Gus van Sant. Maisner created props for “Gangs of New York,” by Martin Scorsese. Maisner also wrote as Leonardo Da Vinci for a Dateline television special.

In her book “City Weddings,” radio personality & author Joan Hamburg writes: “Maisner is considered the best hand-letterer in the country. If you’re looking for beautiful artwork suitable for framing, Maisner’s your man.” Quest Magazine calls Bernard “a world renowned calligrapher and stationer.” Martha Stewart on her Television show says Maisner’s calligraphy is “the most beautiful calligraphy I have ever seen.” Claudia Hanlin’s Wedding Library states: “From hand-lettered invitations to addressing envelopes, Bernard Maisner is the most extraordinary calligrapher we’ve ever seen,” “W” Magazine writes Maisner is “the New York calligrapher” and Town & Country Weddings calls Mr. Maisner a “renowned vitruoso.”

For further information please call Bernard Maisner at: 212-477-6776.