inkmethis by Kestrel Montes

Best of Weddings (2x)

San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, CA

About this vendor

Kestrel Montes is the creative force behind INKMETHIS and founder of learncalligraphy.com and Nibtique. Honored to be an IAMPETH instructor and Calligraphy Masters Crew Member, Kestrel's experience as a math and Spanish teacher paired with her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership gives her a unique skill set to promote calligraphy education and professional community building. Aside from serving her own clients and students, she is perhaps better known for creating innovative tools and resources for the professional calligraphy community.

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Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Invitations & Paper Goods

Calligraphy
Custom Invitations
Paper Goods
Coasters
Escort & Place Cards
Guest Books

Awards and Affiliations

5

out of 5.0

24 reviews

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10/31/2019 • Michelle H

OMG! After doing countless hours of research to find the perfect person to do my wedding invitations I found Ink Me This. Kestrel is fantastic! My invitations were gorgeous! I adore her use of gorgeous stamps and her modern calligraphy is strikingly gorgeous.

10/28/2019 • Corina S

I cannot day enough amazing things about Kestrel! First of all she heard we were having a Hawaiian destination wedding and she went so above and beyond at creating a perfect invitation suite for us. Secondly she is very punctual and a quick communicator. Our invitation suites are going to be treasured by us and our wedding guests for years to come! Her work is impeccable and I am so grateful to have these pieces for the rest of our lives!

10/25/2019 • Tracy F

I was working on a large sculpture of a winged heart for a museum exhibition. I had an incredible idea but needed a calligrapher to realize it. How blessed was I to find Kestrel! Her calligraphy is exquisite and Kestrel has such attention to detail and deep care for her clients. For this project, she calligraphed 500 names of activists killed around the work on the heart and, on the wings, the entire Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth. She did this expertly and on a tight deadline. Kestral is a true craftsperson who works to make things very special and right for her clients. Kestrel is a joy to work with and her work speaks for itself. Feel free to contact me on tracy@paganbaby.com.

10/25/2019 • Faye T

I had a large format wine bottle engraved for a special event and it turned out absolutely amazing! The work was stunning and added that extra special touch to our event! Icing on the cake was that Inkmethis was so easy to work with! Would highly recommend Inkmethis to anyone!

10/19/2019 • Kevin M

inkmethis calligraphy and engraving was fantastic. She was able to get my order to my quickly, and for a reasonable price. My fiancee (now wife) loved her gift. Thank you, Kestrel!

10/08/2019 • christine a

I requested a personal piece on short notice. Kestrel was able to visualize my request and complete a beautiful momentum for my family. She was friendly, professional and does excellent work!

10/04/2019 • Christine C

A true professional with beautiful work. Graciously etched hundreds of silver tags for our guests and quality of lettering was incredible!

9/23/2019 • Julie B

Adorable return address stamps - super fast production and delivery!

9/16/2019 • Jennifer M

Kestrel created stunning invitations that our guests are still commenting on months later! She helped us hone our rough design idea, explained different production options at different budgets, kept us informed along the way, and delivered a beautiful product! I would recommend working with her 100%.

9/12/2019 • Elizabeth U

Professional, kind, generous, and so incredibly talented. Truly a ‘does it all’ small business with genuinely good people. Kestrel is one of the best. I’d be honored to work with her time and again!

9/12/2019 • Ivet B

Kestrel’s work is sublime! She pays incredible attention to detail and is a master at creating some of the most beautiful scripts I’ve seen! She goes the extra mile with all her clients and caters to how they envision their event to be. And, it also helps that she has a great personality and worth ethic to match her work.

10/16/2018 • Raven L

I LOVE their self inking stamps!! I buy them as wedding gifts for my calligraphy clients because they are so beautiful and well made. The best in the business 🙌🏼👌🏼.

10/15/2018 • Priscilla W

Kestrel is a delight to work with. We ordered a return address stamp for wedding invites plus another custom one to use for making favors for my best friend's wedding (for which I was maid of honor), and both were beautifully made and arrived in a timely manner. She was easy to work and chat with, and did everything to help us create the stamps of our dreams! Her calligraphy is gorgeous too and she is a master of many styles. Additionally, as an amateur calligrapher myself, her calligraphy pens and the other materials sold by InkMeThis are well-crafted and are a delight to use. She has also worked with me happily when I accidentally ordered the wrong items, and made me my own custom order.

10/13/2018 • Carmela H

I came across Kestrel a few years ago when I was learning calligraphy. She is now my go-to source for all things calligraphy related. Not only does Ink Me This make the best stamps (they'll even make a stamp out of your own custom design!), she is an incredibly talented calligrapher, teacher, font-maker, and half of the husband/wife team that makes up Ink Me This and Engrave Me This. Her husband Francisco turns the most beautiful calligraphy pens-- they can hardly keep them in stock! I recently received a leather blotter with my name engraved on it in her beautiful calligraphy. Whether you are a bride who needs calligraphy for your wedding or a personalized gift for your wedding party, or you're a calligrapher or wedding professional --Ink Me This will have something special for you. You can also feel good that you're supporting a small business!

10/12/2018 • Anyssa K

Kestrel prides herself in using high quality materials to produce high quality products! Dreamy calligraphy and amazing products! 10/10

10/12/2018 • Pam D

I have been following Kestrel for some time on Instagram, and her work is gorgeous! I have also been a customer and ordered several supplies, including a self-inking stamp, that has become a favorite! My orders arrive beautifully packaged, prompt, and the quality is amazing! I HIGHLY recommend Inkmethis!

10/12/2018 • Tracy R

Kestrel is incredibly helpful with customer service, and her style is stunning. I own one of her gorgeous oblique pen holders, and I am constantly inspired by her lettering and style work!

10/12/2018 •

I ordered a calligraphy holder from inkmethis and through it all, kestrel was there to answer any questions I had and make sure I got the exact product I wanted. Her work is absolutely beautiful and you can tell she puts her heart and soul into everything she makes and sells. If you're looking for anything calligraphy related like stamps, invitations, supplies, or even just a beautiful holder to make your own calligraphy pieces I would recommend inkmethis all day!!!

10/12/2018 • Mel F

As my own handwriting isn't much to look at, not at all - I was beyond happy to find Kestrel's digital fonts. So exquisite in every detail, they really have been made with love and attention to every single detail. They carry so much love, personality and light! Perfect for romantic storytelling, and a real blessing to use for wedding stationary. I can't recommend inkmethis highly enough!

10/12/2018 • Laural A

I've purchased several products at different times from Ms. Montes, and she has always been very quick to respond to queries and requests with a professional and courteous manner. The products always arrived quickly and in beautiful condition. InkMeThis will definitely add a beautiful and reliable touch to your wedding details.

10/12/2018 • Shelley B

Kestrel is an incredibly talented and professional calligrapher. I have ordered numerous things from her over the past year and could not be more impressed. She is worth every penny I’ve ever invested in her work and tools!