New Type! Homespun 24pt

Got in a surprise new typeface over last weekend. It’s a face designed by an engineer in a pixelated form intended to mimic the designs of needlepoint sampler alphabets. As I’ve don some exploration of the intersection of digital and analog pixellation in my art practice, this was something I had to get. This was a limited casting done by Hill & Dale Private Press in West Virginia.

A Visit From a Legend

Last weekend I had the good fortune to be able to book Dave Seat of Hot Metal Services to come out and check over my Vandercook N4. He installed a new clutch plate and gave pointers for preventative maintenance and some tweaks. As usual, a very good visit.

New Cutter Finally Secured, Leveled and Aligned

Last weekend we manhandled a large piece of machinery into the Press, and this weekend I finally got the time to fix it up nice. I trued the backstop to the blade so it cuts nice and square, secured the pallet to itself and to the cutter, and installed the measuring tape so that you can easily determine how big your cut is. It’s a really lovely piece of equipment, and is big enough to trim down parent sheets from the mill. Pics below!

   

Marfa Cards for The Marfa Store

I’m working with the gallery inde | jacobs in their new venture The Marfa Store to create cards and images based on the iconic West Texas town, home of magical lights, the movie Giant, and the conceptual artist Donald Judd. I’ll be finishing up the foldeover A2 cards and postcards this weekend, for the big opening at the end of June. Here are three samples for your perusement.

Bernhard Modern and APA Bundle

Just a couple of pics from the last week… An action shot of distributing the new 8, 10 and 12pt Bernhard Modern, and a dynamic arty shot of my new APA bundle print.

The Itinerant Printer at Reflex!

Last weekend Chris Fritton, the Itinerant Printer, stopped by for a demo while in the Boston area. He printed a type-interaction piece and talked about his work and travels with the folks that came out to see him. Pictures below!

MOAR TYPE CASES

I finally bit the bullet and got yet another type cabinet with included California type cases. I think this will finally get a handle on the wood type cases that are floating around the shop and all the wood type that’s still stored in Tupperwares.

Don’t forget, the Printers Happy Hour is in ten days!