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The Wall Street Journal Hedcut (also known as a WSJ hedcut or WSJ-style portrait) is a unique illustration made up of thousands of pen-and-ink dots and hatches. This distinctive style was first introduced in 1979 and has since become synonymous with the Journal’s half-column portrait illustrations, primarily depicting notable individuals.

Creating high-quality stippled portraits by hand is a meticulous and time-consuming process, making personalized hedcuts traditionally expensive. We offer custom hedcut portraits at an affordable price, allowing you to enjoy this iconic style without the high cost. A custom hedcut illustration makes for
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