Medium: Designing the letter ‘Æ’

An account on Medium of designing the letter Æ.

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21 Aug 18: CPHC: Way goose origins

Article from the Centre for Printing History and Culture, on the origins of the word ‘wayzgoose’ to describe a printers’ beano. www.cphc.org.uk
18 Aug 18: TypeTom, Bognor Regis

Tom Boulton runs TypeTom, which includes printing and tuition. TypeTom also has a rather charming online shop. Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DQ
06 Jul 18: The Bodleian Bibliographical Press

The Bodleian Library’s Bibliographical Press has both interesting presses (and experiments!) and runs tuition. Their web page shows the equipment available (and types) plus details of courses. Centre for the Study of the Book, Bodleian Libraries, Broa … Continue reading “The Bodleian Bibliographical Press”
20 Feb 18: The Guardian: How To Print With Letterpress

Not sure how I missed this, but a 2010 article with Phil Abel of Hand & Eye Letterpress in the Guardian. How to print with letterpress A keen eye is needed to perfect an exacting craft that has been around since the mid-1400s the Guardian
10 Feb 18: Print Futures Awards: 2018 – Call for Applications

The Print Futures Awards help people develop their career in the UK printing, paper, publishing, packaging and graphic arts sectors. What are the Print Futures Awards? The Awards are grants of up to £1,500 to help individuals develop their workplace sk … Continue reading “Print Futures Awards: 2018 – Call for Applications”