Tokyo Pear Press

14Jul

Found this small letterpress studio located in Japan: Tokyo Pear Press. Beautiful work and great blog too (which features Japanese type — how fun would it be to work with another language type like this?)

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Treasure trove

22Jun

I recently was given some boxes of old supplies that belonged to a local artist in my hometown. I found about 30 cans of Van Son ink — I’m still checking them through as some are pretty old, but what a collection!

I also found a rogue “P” type

But, best of all, I have to announce that along with these treasures is a “{BABY} sister printer” to my Sigwalt: a Gocco printer!

I’ve never tried Gocco printing before but am really excited to try it out!

Tags: Japan, printing, Type
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type around the belt

03Mar

Caught my eye — you know you’re a printing “dork” when you love this belt!

(found via change order)

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Glowing for letterpress

17Feb

I’m not really a decorative candle person (they’re more beautiful when lit) but these type candles made me laugh.

(by Bee and Bird)

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Letter Decor

28Jan

Although I must rather see these printing cuts and  type in use, I do like the clever handling and decorative fun with them.

(Inkywinke)

A quote from Dean Martin on this tray (created by MrTom)

(via Flickr)

I love this idea from Design Sponge Online from awhile ago and I keep thinking about it.

The best part? It’s not permanent. Just use double sided tape and whenever you need that letter, peel it off the wall!

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Font Fridays

20Nov

Or should it be Typeface Tuesdays?

I just discovered a video that graphic designers and font enthusiasts will unabashedly LOVE.

My favorite is Mr. Wingdings and Century Gothic :)

And speaking of type… M is for Magazine:

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