Can I produce a set of metal type to use in an old hand press?
Hi all!
I’m planning to do a “lead typography” course next year.
I need some links (good ones :-)) about it and if there is a place where (or if is possible-economicly speaking) I can produce a set of metal type to use in an old hand press?
António
14.Dec.2007 11.30am
BriarPress.org is a great letterpress community with a lot of good info and classifieds where you can purchase metal type. Having metal type made from a digital font is probably not the best way to go (if that’s what you were thinking).
14.Dec.2007 12.06pm
If I’m not mistaken, I believe the Hamilton Wood Type Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin sells sets of metal type. You would want to call them to see what sets are up for sale. When I visited, I seem to recall they had more for sale than what appeared on their website.
Just a thought. Happy hunting!
Mark
www.woodtype.org
14.Dec.2007 12.22pm
I know you can do it, as we had a whole much of ’@’ signs cast back when working at a letterpress shop. I just don’t remember the company.
14.Dec.2007 1.10pm
Five roses is also a good website.
14.Dec.2007 1.17pm
Try M & H Type.