We engrave, we do not etch in the metal Your own font will be script as seen in the pics of the knife :) The primary difference between them is that engraving is a physical process, and etching is a chemical process. An engraver uses sharp tools to cut lines directly into a surface, while an etcher burns lines into a surface with acid. We love the modern twist to this cake and knife wedding server set. Check out the hammered design, very unique very creative. It will serve many a wedding guest on your special day. The 2-piece set includes a cake knife and a cake server/lifter, both with our matching Gold Hammered handles. They are easily personalized to keep as a memory of that special day or maybe use again on anniversaries. Finished in a non-tarnishing, brightly polished nickel-plate. The cake server is 11.25" L and the knife is 13" L. Personalize this item with your names and date. The engraving will be in the middle of the server. If you choose to have an additional wording in the second sentance like we have shown in the example please include it with the engraving. Three lines of engraving. You do not have to use all three lines. Server-Free engraving for the server (you do not have to personalize all 3 lines) First line maximum characters is 30 Middle line maximum characters is 30 Last Line maximum characters is 30 Knife- 1 Line 38 characters