Letterpress printing stands as a testament to the enduring allure of craftsmanship in the digital age. This traditional form of printing, characterised by its distinctive tactile and visual quality, involves pressing inked type or images into paper, creating a debossed effect that is highly valued in high-quality, artisanal print work.…
Dry Inc. is a letterpress-centred enterprise from Richard Kegler. Operating as both a letterpress printing studio and letterpress tool supply company, Richard focuses on post-digital printing, typography, and new printing tool development. He formed P22 Type Foundry back in 1994 and was a co-founder of the WNY Book Arts Center…
Founded by Katerina Papaphilotheou, a specialist in graphic design and letterpress printing, Letterpressed is a studio located in the heart of the old town in Limassol, Cyprus. Katerina studied Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins where she mainly concentrated on editorial design. She was introduced to letterpress printing during the…
Ornamental Patterns is a limited edition publication by designer and printmaker Julia Syrzistie. The piece has been printed in two editions; the first edition of 9 in navy, and the second in an edition of 28 in blue. The first edition was printed in Helsinki, Finland at S/O Helsinki during…
Gradspotters is a brand new platform dedicated to supporting the work of recent graduates in the fields of print and design. Applications are currently open to graduates all over the world who are ready to make their mark and establish their presence in the industry. This is more than a…
Papillon Press specialise in relief printing, and have a deep love for stationery. In October of 2022, the father and daughter team, Madeleine and Vernon, opened their first brick and mortar shop through which they sell stationery, art, and gifts. The shop came to be known as a stationery store,…
Topografie di Resistenza is a collaborative artistic reflection between different artists and a printmaking collective. The project was an activity spread over a Spring month and involved various events, exhibitions, and print sessions. Topografie di Resistenza is the result of a collaboration between Tipi Strani, a project to rediscover an…
Coxswain Press is a small letterpress printing and book arts studio located in Tacoma, WA. With a focus on limited edition art prints, greeting cards, hand printed textiles, and artist books, each item is thoughtfully crafted by hand. The studio’s founder, Taylor Cox, puts a focus on not only expertly…
An exhibition hosted by Hilton House launches the new Dotto collection of art, prints, and products centred around the theme of Agency. The collection includes a series of original art works which are a combination of laser cut, wood, acrylic, and spray paint, produced in the AGENCY colour palette of cool pink, neon…
Why run a letterpress workshop in the 21st century? Hacking Gutenberg p98a are no nostalgia addicts, nor are they Luddites. They believe in the coexistence of all media, be they digital or analogue. “With digital, we miss touching the material. Grasping means understanding, and that is exactly what you do…
Typographic Printing Program in Switzerland is an intense type-focused poster design class in the studio of the Swiss poster designer Dafi Kühne. Over the course of 12 days, participants have the opportunity to work on a total of 250–400 analogue sketches (per participant), and through this iterative process develop a…
p98a is an experimental letterpress workshop in Berlin dedicated to letters, printing, and paper. They are a group of multi-disciplined designers, exploring how letterpress can be redefined in the 21st century through research, printing, collecting, publishing, and making things. The team work with hot-metal and wood-type, several proof presses, a…
Ashley Hutchinson, the printmaker and designer behind Ash Leaf Printmaking, creates limited edition lino reduction prints as well as specialising in hand embossed paper. He studied illustration at Brighton University, where he focused on printmaking. Ashely continued with this specialism and now produces limited edition lino and wood cut prints…
This month we’re stoked to present a selection of letterpress projects by some of the talented members of our community. From collaborative typographic workshops, to greetings cards and artist books, our members have used letterpress printing to bring a range of unique ideas to life! Tom Boulton: Your Voice 2…
Basingstoke-based printers, The Liquorice Press, recently had the pleasure of creating packaging to showcase Gmund Hemp, the latest addition to G . F Smith’s Collection. The Liquorice design team worked closely with their printers to produce the best results for the stock. The 100% Hemp product is a strong, durable…
Oh for Print’s Sake is the printmaking moniker of Rhianne Connelly, a designer based in Dundee, Scotland. Rhianne crafts bold and quirky Scottish prints, ranging from letterpress prints to screen printed tote bags. Everything is designed to be playful, colourful, and with a fresh twist on Scottish uniqueness. “I’ve always…
Having graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2019, Julia Syrzistie has since worked as a freelance designer in the fields of book and publication design. Thus far she has collaborated with charities such as Mafwa Theatre in Leeds, and Survivor’s Arts Community in Glasgow, designing and illustrating publications as…
Davina Schluttenhofer is a graphic designer, illustrator, and letterpress printer based in Kent. The Hofer studio was established in the Autumn of 2018. Founded by Davina, Hofer translates from German as ‘farm house’, and Schlutte ‘the valley’ – handy given that Davina and her family are nestled at the edge of…
Cabaret Typographie is a collective founded by three Italian graphic designers and printers; Laura Dal Maso, Mauro De Toffol, and Tommaso Pucci. The trio are based between Milan and Paris, and have a permanent residence at Bonvini 1909, a vintage stationery shop. They started printing together twelve years ago, but…
Weird Studio is an independent studio based in Florence, Italy, specialising in Graphic and Web Design. The studio was founded by Edoardo Cantarella and Giulia Tordi, who together provide consultancy and design direction. Commitment to craft is at their core: combining creativity and strategy, they shape strong identities. Working in a…