The number 2 seems to be the most frequent figure I post for End Grain. This particular 2 came from the modern poster lot, though it’s smaller than the majority and only has one or two matching figures that go along with it. It’s a variant on the really bulky industrial style 2 that I posted way back at the end of December. The outer corners are rounded while ...

It’s impossible to talk about letterpress in Alabama without mentioning Mr. Amos Kennedy of Gordo, Alabama. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kennedy at a demonstration he did at Auburn while his work was featured in the June Collins Smith museum. He brought one of his Vandercook Sp-15’s, and showed the students how type should be locked up, how the inking process works and let everyone run a print ...

Is there anything better than a nice meaty wood type block? Of course not! This block is from a very early sans serif typeface which I adore, but have been unable to obtain a complete set of. The Rob Roy Kelly Collection has a very similar face. The letterforms are all quite mismatched and awkward and for whatever reason I love it. This M is quite extended, which doesn’t seem ...

This ampersand is from the gothic set I have. Characteristic of the typeface, it has some variation in the stroke weight, though it’s not nearly as awkward as some of the very early sans serifs. I really love how the stroke widens at the bottom loop of the ampersand. It looks like a living creature coiled up upon itself. The thicker weight also lend it a stability and firmness some ...