Following the release last July of the typeface Stern, designed by Jim Rimmer, a great deal of willpower had to be summonsed to prevent me from placing an order for the metal version of the typeface. Unfairly placed just above an image of a shimmering newly cast fount of Stern, the ‘Order’ button on The […]
This letterpress printed postcard was sent to me, some years ago, by Masao Takaoka; proprietor of The Kazui Press in Tokyo. It is one of my favourite pieces of letterpress ephemera, that I have in my collection. I received it along with an enormous bundle of beautifully printed samples from The Kazui Press and a […]
February 25, 2009 – 10:46 pm
I have been extremely fortunate to receive a day’s tuition from Phil Abel at Hand & Eye Letterpress, in the fine art of ‘make-ready’ and ‘overlaying’ on the letterpress cylinder press. After mentioning to Phil that I hope to achieve high-quality work on my Wharfedale press, once it is restored to working order, he kindly […]
February 18, 2009 – 11:23 am
The Occasional Print Club was formed in November 2008, in the corner of a thronging London ale house behind Fleet Street, by myself and three other typographers; Jonathan Kielty, Pat Randle and Ross Shaw. We were full of energy and enthusiasm, having spent that day at the excellent Letterpress: A Celebration conference at the St […]
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Tagged John Randle, Jonathan Kielty, Justin Knopp, letterpress, OPC, Pat Randle, Ross Shaw, St Bride Library, The Occasional Print Club, Western proofing press, Whittington Press
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January 27, 2009 – 8:14 pm
Whilst work continues to get my 1888 Wharfedale stop cylinder press restored and back into working order, I have put together this whimsical movie of the day we relocated it to our workshop. I was grateful for the expert assistance of C.J. Overy Transport and the generous help of a willing band of friends and […]
December 2, 2008 – 4:05 pm
Apologies for the recent hiatus of posting to this blog but most of my energy has been expended out in the workshop, of late. Our range of letterpress Christmas cards are proving to be very popular and a reprint of some designs is underway. We are also engaged in some bespoke letterpress projects and the […]
November 15, 2008 – 8:59 pm
Yesterday we had our chimney swept and our friendly sweep, knowing that I am an ‘old-time printer’, brought along a box of assorted printing blocks for me to look at. Along with the ubiquitous halftones, military shields and farm animals, one block caught my eye as I recognised it to be an original wood engraving. […]
November 4, 2008 – 5:02 pm
The gas lamps in the Typoretum have been burning late into the night, over recent weeks, but we are now delighted to introduce the fruits of our labour: a suitably festive selection of letterpress cards. All of these cards are now available for purchase via our website at www.typoretum.co.uk/christmas.html and a brief rationale for each […]
Posted in greeting cards, letterpress, typography, woodletter
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Tagged christmas, festive, greeting cards, letterpress, noel, Ornaments, seasonal, typography, woodletter
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October 31, 2008 – 9:00 am
We are pleased to announce that our letterpress greeting cards are now stocked at St Jude’s Gallery in Itteringham, Norfolk. St Jude’s specialises in British art, craft, design and printmaking – together with paintings, modern and vintage furniture, ceramics and glass, books and cards, and some jewellery. Based in the North Norfolk village of Itteringham, […]
Posted in Galleries, greeting cards, letterpress, printmaking
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Tagged craft, design, greeting cards, Itteringham, letterpress, norfolk, printmaking, st jude's gallery
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October 29, 2008 – 8:06 pm
Well, the festive season is drawing nearer and today saw the first snowfalls of the coming winter. The Typoretum has been a hive of activity over recent weeks in order to create a pleasing selection of festive greeting card designs. All of these cards will be available for viewing and purchase via our website at […]
