This was all so helpful!!! I agree on staying away from outlines in Illustrator for that handwritten feel. Would you think it’s worth providing the calligrapher or artist with some of my super white/bright and smooth paper to do the work on?  After scanning, it seems like you’d have less work in Photoshop with contrast/brightness. Might actually save some time???  advice?

ones like this??

http://www.uline.com/BL_5605/Stationery-Boxes?pricode=wg206&gclid=CLvMyMffsq0CFZNY7Aod9isO4Q

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