Very interesting and extensive article about Nelly Gable (FR) of the Imprimerie Nationale, the assumed one and only female punch-cutter.
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One and only female punch-cutter
Day & Night
Valentine's day is coming, a day to give extra attention to your beloved one. Designer Kyle Kargov came up with an original gift - a silkscreened and letterpressed poster (25x25cm) using glow in the dark ink (printed by Mama's Sauce). Absolutely love the idea! (unfortunately sold out by now).
73 letterpress
Ian Coyle, a designer and creative director living in Portland, Oregon, decided to print his daily thoughts for 73 straight days. "Some were random, some pertinent, it was a great way to end each day." Printed on 1950's Asbern Proof Press using newsprint and wood type. Some of them sound as New Year's resolutions to me.
Enjoy the collection of 73 letterpress thoughts!
X-Press printing factory
While surfing the internet on holidays I came across this beautiful photographs of X-Press printing factory, made by Belgian photographer Arno Raps in 2009 somewhere in Belgium. I was intrigued. Seems like this place was (or still is) full of old printing equipment and books.
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Wood Typography Engraving
Very nice laser engraved typography work by Ben Johnston, a graphic designer based in Cape Town, South Africa. With custom engraved type treatments, he converted wine barrel lids into wall hanging cheeseboards.
found via behance
Laser cut wood type
Absolutely love these beautifully crafted laser cut wood type characters (B, H, S, &) created by designer Brittany Shaw.
found via Typeverything
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Holiday card from Russia
The New Year is coming soon, which means it's time to print holiday cards. Many websites & blogs already posted holiday cards roundup's, but this one comes from Russia. Designed by Ivan Gulkov using national colors and patterns the cards were printed by "Cliché" letterpress studio from Penza (Russian Federation).
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