Lettering
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Written, especially printed, text.
Inscription
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.The text on a coin.Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.
Example sentence: Making a mix CD - albeit slightly old school - is generally a pretty cool gift and something I like to receive, or giving someone a book that moved you. Writing an inscription inside makes it even better.