A rogue calligrapher has been practicing their work on a road sign in Hawke's Bay.
The tampered road sign in Omahu had its original font altered to a more Gothic style.
The tips and corners of the words on the sign pointing out directions to Hastings, Tikokino, Puketapu and Taihape had been etched and scratched, changng the letters' shapes.
A calligraphy expert told Hawke's Bay Today the work done to the sign could not be classed as calligraphy, but could be described as "artistic".
Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency regional transport systems manager Oliver Postings said the "vandalism" was disappointing and the agency will look into fixing it.
