Read more It’s not often you get to use Parsons, but this seemed to be a good occasion. Aug 31, 2018 by Effra Press It’s not often you get to use Parsons, but this seemed to... Read more
Read more This enormous fount of 72pt Falstaff is coming with me to Whittington Press Open day, too. £900 on the day, but it’ll go into the online shop for £1,000 (when I eventually get that set up…) I can now take card payments with the fancy iZettle thing, so no need to come to Whittington with piles of cash if it takes your fancy. Aug 30, 2018 by Effra Press This enormous fount of 72pt Falstaff is coming with me to... Read more
Read more This little stack of holey paper will be accompanying me to the Whittington Press open day this weekend. I’ll be manning the proofing press, with a few prints, type and spacing for sale. Aug 30, 2018 by Effra Press This little stack of holey paper will be accompanying me to the... Read more
Read more I’m always on the lookout for page cord. The stuff I’ve been using is a bit too stretchy, and can spring back a bit too much when untying; I’ve come to the end of my supply, too, so I’m on the lookout for new stock. Recently, thanks to the purchasing choices of The Lady, I’ve found that Cos swing tags are attached with *perfect* page cord: it’s thin, very strong and practically inextensible. Unfortunately, Cos tell me that they have it specially made for them, and they won’t tell me where, and nor will they sell me a box of it. The search continues… Aug 26, 2018 by Effra Press I’m always on the lookout for page cord. The stuff... Read more
Read more “Well done, squirrels! You’ve earnt your Weird Arts & Crafts Society Badge!” Aug 22, 2018 by Effra Press “Well done, squirrels! You’ve earnt your Weird Arts... Read more
Read more What? Actually printing something? Aug 20, 2018 by Effra Press What? Actually printing... Read more
Read more Back at my spiritual home. Well, one of them. Aug 13, 2018 by Effra Press Back at my spiritual home. Well, one of... Read more
Read more Ingots ahoy (If anyone comes across this style of ingot mould in their travels, feel free to let me know) Aug 9, 2018 by Effra Press Ingots ahoy (If anyone comes across this style of ingot mould... Read more
Read more #Repost @nomadletterpress with @get_repost ・・・ Here at the press we’re gearing up for the 49th Whittington Summer Show! We’ll be throwing the Whittington Press doors open wide and be joined by some very talented friends; @peterandallen @effrapress @incline_press @letterpressanarchy @evergreenpress @theeprintproject @the_millpond_press @theletterpresscollective @james_freemantle_london @mrtommayo and many more selling their work, making prints, and even doing a little bit of pochoir on the day. Saturday 1st September, 2-5pm. Hope to see you there! . . . #whittingtonpress #whittington #openday #summershow #letterpress #nomadletterpress #presstival #print #paper #pochoir #miriammacgregor #woodengraving Aug 8, 2018 by Effra Press #Repost @nomadletterpress with @get_repost... Read more
Read more A nicely full case of 72pt Centaur. Keep your eyes peeled if you’d like some of your own- I’m going to be casting some over the next few months (other busy-ness permitting) Aug 8, 2018 by Effra Press A nicely full case of 72pt Centaur. Keep your eyes peeled if... Read more
Read more A nicely full case of 72pt Centaur. Keep your eyes peeled if you’d like some of your own- I’m going to be casting some over the next few months (other busy-ness permitting) Aug 8, 2018 by Effra Press A nicely full case of 72pt Centaur. Keep your eyes peeled if... Read more
