I have been running End Grain for almost a year, and I think it’s time the site takes a step forward ina few areas. There are many things I wanted this site to be when it began, and a big component of that was for the site to be more of an aggregator of letterpress news, sites, and a directory of print shops. I am close to wrapping up ...

I think this block has a great rhythm in how the stroke weight shifts from right to left. The whole letterform is just barely asymmetrical, which is one of my favorite parts of this typeface. It’s more uniform than many of the old sans serif faces, but it’s not as geometric as the later gothic faces. You can see the rings of the wood radiating out from the top left ...

Here is a happy little couple. The uppercase letterform is so thick and boisterous, and the lowercase letter is much more subdued. The counter in the bowl of the lowercase letterform is positively gigantic compared to the squished in counter spaces on the uppercase B. You can see streaks of their yellowish faces from behind the grime. Style: Gothic Extended (still researching) Style first appeared: Unknown Size: 12 line Manufacturer: Unknown Manufacturing Method: Pantograph Is it ...

It’s always a joy to see a 1 that’s got a bit of a personality. This typeface is just so quirky, it’s definitely one of my favorites. I love the angle, shape and size of the top of the “flag” of the numeral, and how it’s proportions compare to the main vertical stroke. As is common in wood type numerals, the little guy is stained with red ink. Style: Gothic Style first ...