lettering
/ˈlɛt(ə)rɪŋ
/noun [mass noun]
The letters inscribed on something, especially decorative ones: the book was bound in dark blue with gold lettering...
- His scientific instruments are characterised by their stylish lettering and decoration.
- The script is extremely fine, with the black lettering edged in gold.
- My eyelids fluttered open the next morning to see the black binding and gold lettering of my new Shakespeare book.