Letterpress

Farley proofing press sells for more than £4k

An old Farley letterpress proofing press has fetched an astonishing price of more than £4,000 after a bidding war between two buyers on eBay.

New trade service from Letterpress Junction

Two time-served printers have set up a new letterpress trade printing service.

Caslon brings Adana back into production

Caslon has started manufacturing new Adana presses again 25 years after production of the original ceased.

New GM and event programme at St Bride's

St Bride Foundation has appointed a new interim general manager and has lined up a fresh programme of events to run alongside London Craft Week, as well as its summer Wayzgoose.

Overmatter: End paper

The Independent bowed out of print in distinctive style last month, when the newspaper published its last print edition on Saturday 26 March.

Putting old kit to new uses keeps artisan skills alive

Nick Loaring, owner of The Print Project in Shipley, is an honest man. When asked about letterpress and the workshops he runs for the public, teaching the print laity how to wield type, he responds...

Raffle ticket printer celebrates 70 years with own raffle

A raffle ticket printer is celebrating 70 years in business by running a raffle for the first time.

Flint Group launches new letterpress plate with soft layer

Flint Group Flexographic Products has launched a new water-washable film-based letterpress plate.

Overmatter: reinventing the Adana

Is this the ultimate manifestation of the modern-day letterpress trend? Seattle start-up The Slate Press is attempting to raise $75,000 (£49,000) to produce what is described as a “high-performance...

British Printing Society promotes letterpress at Essex show

Members of the Essex branch of the British Printing Society (BPS) have demonstrated the craft of letterpress printing to Essex Country Show visitors.