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50 Foot Wave "Black Pearl" T-Shirt | Handwritten by Kristin Hersh | ElRat Designs

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Celebrate the noisy end of Hersh in classic style.

FRONT - Black Pearl

BACK - "50 foot wave"

Taking the classic "Throwing Muses font" to a new level

🎵 A crazy idea in my head...

I had always had this idea about getting The One Hersh to handwrite things, and when the lyric shirt idea became real, I thought... well... she has to do the band name again... because this is where the original inspiration came from. Now we're taking the classic "Throwing Muses font" to a new level and celebrating the noisy end of Hersh in classic style. Then this year I was inspired to ask her for "Black Pearl" to add to the 50 Foot Wave love. I'm still a little blown away that she actually said yes. This thing that started as a crazy idea in my head, finally came out into the world... and it really has been a beautiful thing.🖤

🎨 It really happened!

While she was in London on April 27th, 2024, The One Hersh handwrote "50 Foot Wave" 3 times for us. And this year, in August 2025, she wrote the "Black Pearl" section for us. So many things keep popping into my head, Keep a lookout for more of these coming up. These handwritten TMfont shirts are only available from ElRat Designs.

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📏 Music is for everyone, and merch should be too (S-6XL Available)

At ElRat Designs, I want as many people as possible to be able to support the things they love. That's why we print every size up to 6XL - because every one deserves to wear their art.

🌱 The ElRat Experience

I am not some faceless company, I am a real person. Every print is hand pulled by me, using eco friendly water based ink. You can always speak to me at any point before, during or after your order is complete, and all items come with a money back guarantee. Every order ships in plastic-free packaging, I usually have some extras hanging around - test prints and the like, I love to send you something a little extra in your package. I always want ElRat packages to be a little sliver of light in the chaos, I only send packages, I would love to receive.

⏳Directly Supports Studio Time

Every Hersh item at ElRat Designs is personally approved by The One Kristin Hersh! Money from every single Hersh item sold, is sent directly to Kristin Hersh, to help keep her in the studio where she belongs.

Support the Art you Love🖤

Be the Strange(l)

🖤Product Features - Handwritten by Hersh 2025 ▼

Hand written by Kristin Hersh during the Throwing Muses UK tour 2025
Support Kristin Hersh - Directly funds studio time
Hand screen printed by independent UK artist
Eco-friendly water-based inks
No Stiff flaky prints, our inks cure to a soft finish
Machine wash inside out at 30c
Size inclusive: S-6XL available
Money back guarantee
Direct artist contact (no AI)
Personal customer service at all stages

❓Will it be Gildan or Anthem? ▼

All shirts are Gildan Softstyle, except the following, which are Anthem

6XL all colours
5XL Purple, Teal, Pine Green, Light Blue
4XL Pine Green, Light Blue
3XL Pine Green

If you need a different brand/cut/size please get in touch

👕Gildan Softstyle® Adult Ringspun T-shirt ▼

100% Ring Spun Cotton, 153.0 G/SqM (White 144.0 G/SqM)
Yarn Count 30/1
Made with our soft ring spun cotton and cotton blends
100% preshrunk cotton (Graphite Heather grey is 50% cotton/ 50% polyester)
Softstyle features high stitch density fabric
Proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP) and Better Cotton™
Cotton products from Gildan support more sustainable + ethical cotton farming.
Soft ring spun fabric feels great against your skin
Non-topstitched, narrow width, rib collar
Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
Modern classic fit, tubular body
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
Colours may vary slightly from the pictures due to monitor display

👕Anthem Adult Organic Cotton T-shirt ▼

100% Certified Organic Cotton
145gsm
Peta approved Vegan
Soft-feel finish
Ultimate ribbed crew neck.
Up to 6XL
Chain stitch detailing on the shoulders and nape of the neck
Twin-needle stitching to the hem and cuffs
Self-coloured size pip
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
Colours may vary slightly from the pictures due to monitor display

👕Gildan Ultra Cotton™ adult long sleeve t-shirt ▼

100% US Cotton, 203.0 G/SqM (White 193.0 G/SqM)
Yarn Count 18/1
Features Ultra Cotton provides structure and durability in an extensive colour palette, making it a great choice for everyday and work wear.
Gildan is a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP).
Cotton products from Gildan support more sustainable + ethical cotton farming.
Heavyweight fabric
Non-topstitched, classic width, rib collar
Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
Rib cuffs
Classic fit, tubular body – side seam on sizes 2XL-5XL
Country of Origin: Honduras
Colours may vary slightly from the pictures due to monitor display

📏Gildan T-shirt Size Chart ▼

Gildan T-shirt Size Chart

📏Anthem T-shirt Size Chart ▼

Anthem T-shirt Size Chart

Colours may vary slightly from the pictures due to monitor display

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🎵 Why Choose ElRat Designs

Support Kristin Hersh & her bands with some personally approved merch from ElRat Designs. Every shirt helps fund studio time! in 2024, you sent 67hrs 39m of studio time via ElRat Designs. Hand printed by a strange angel in the UK

✍️Exclusive Handwritten by Kristin Hersh Merch

These lyrics were handwritten by Kristin Hersh, during the UK Throwing Muses tours in 2025. Especially for ElRat Designs to bring you this exclusive merch. We have lots more things coming. Keep checking back, or join the mailing list.

🖤I am a real human and Hersh listener

I listen to a lot of Hersh music, and I feel a connection to that music that it is very difficult to explain. I want to connect Hersh people with real meaningful Hersh merch, and give her and her listeners the merch they deserve, at the same time, helping us all to support her studio time, keeping her in the studio where she belongs, and bringing us more of the music we need.

You can talk to me personally at any stage, before, during, or after your order. If you have any ideas about Hersh things you'd like to see, please feel free to get in touch. Hersh music is my "special interest" and I am always happy to talk to Hersh people about Hersh things, and I will do what I can to bring you the things you need.🎶🎧🖤

✊Hand pulled by the artist

I make art that is human. If you are looking for perfection, ElRat Designs is not for you, but if you are looking for something different, for a place where the human element of art still matters, then step into Planet ElRat, and be welcomed with open arms.

Every item is hand-pulled by the artist using eco-friendly, water-based ink, and shipped in plastic-free packaging.

All items come with a money back guarantee, because I want more than anything for you to be happy.

Support the Art you Love🖤

ElRat Designs | Be the Strange(l)

Heaven Lyric T-Shirt Handwritten by Kristin Hersh.

Rapid delivery,Nice soft indigo cotton,Stylish blue designs,front & back,delighted upon receipt,Thankyou ElRat Designs !

Thank you! The pocket prints fill me with anxiety because I always think I'm gonna get it wrong. Happy it turned out pleasingly for you! I love that indigo! El

Very special person touch

I am so pleased with my t-shirt. From order to delivery everything was very professional and elratdesigns go above and beyond from great communication to very prompt delivery and high quality product. I love the handwritten lyric by Kristen Hersch on my t shirt which is such a niche idea and is very meaningful to me. Looking forward to wearing it at the Throwing Muses gig this week! Thank you so very much 🫶

I'm so happy that you like it! Hersh people are among the nicest people I have ever met, and you all deserve to have your niche recognised with something nice. Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated. If you see me at one of the shows, come and say hello. El

Fantastic custom lyric T-shirt

This is such a cool idea, and I love the shirt! Ordered a custom lyric T-shirt for my wife's birthday, as we are both big KH fans. It took a loooong time to choose a lyric! Great quality shirt, totally unique, a great experience dealing with El Rat. Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for your kind review. I loved working on this project, we all agree, choosing lyrics is far and away the hardest part. It was really great working with you to get the shirt right. I hope your wife liked it, and that she had an amazing birthday. Your support is very much appreciated! El

real cool trader

Absolutely excellent quality, and the original lyric sheet was included, with a whole bunch of extras and goodies. For what was included as well as the one of a kind Lyric Shirt, this made it even the more special.

Thank you so much for being a part of this project, I am genuinely honoured that Hersh trusted in me, and people like you trusted in me, and that I could make it all come together. Be the Strange! El

A wonderful product

I opened up the package, and immediately I loved the shirt so much! The sheer range of possible color combinations was a bit daunting, but El was great in helping narrow them down and putting together the final design. Providing the original handwritten lyrics along with the shirt was a nice touch, making the shirt feel even a bit more unique. I couldn't be more satisfied, and I wear the shirt proudly.

Thank you so much for your kind review. It genuinely makes me so happy to know that people like the things I make. Kristin Hersh wrote that lyric just for you, so it was always yours,and you made great choices. Genuinely one of a kind, thank you for your support, it means a lot to me, and I know it means a lot to Hersh too. El

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50 Foot Wave "Black Pearl" T-Shirt | Handwritten by Kristin Hersh | ElRat Designs