Phrase
“SOS” in braille
All capitals, so it takes the capital word sign — two capital cells before the letters.
Grade 1 — letter by letter
⠠⠠⠎⠕⠎
5 cells
Grade 2 — contracted
⠠⠠⠎⠕⠎
Identical to Grade 1 — no contraction applies to this phrase.
Letter by letter
2-3-4
1-3-5
2-3-4
Before you emboss it
This phrase is the same in both grades, so there is no decision to make here. Check the cell count against your material before committing to anything permanent.
See the bracelet pattern maker for turning this into a physical layout.