David Grimes

David Grimes

David Grimes is a penman and calligraphy instructor from Portland, Oregon who specializes in the formal American script style known as Engrosser’s Script. His traditional lettering and penmanship studio offers services for select clients worldwide and is defined by a steadfast dedication to authentic historical process and unwavering quality. David’s passion lies in the teaching of Engrosser’s Script through his various programs, both in-person and online. Since 2018, he serves as the Principal for his online program Dreaming In Script which will offer a variety of penmanship-related classes throughout 2020. David is a passionate collector of vintage paper ephemera, which he says has sparked an interest in archiving and history. He works around the United States to facilitate the preservation and recording of original collections of penmanship produced at the beginning of the 20th century. David welcomes calligraphers visiting Portland to stop by his studio and see specimens in person. David hosts a podcast called Ink Tank with Michael Gebhart @mjgebhart, one of the finest movement ornamental penman in the United States. Outside of calligraphy, David considers himself a movement artist with a love for acrobatics, calisthenics, and fitness. He enjoys food, the outdoors, and music. He enjoys playing multiple instruments in the privacy of his Southeast Portland home for an audience of one known as his cat Baby. masgrimes.com