After working most of fall re-designing my portfolio, I knew I needed to step away from my laptop. I decided to treat myself during winter break by learning how to letterpress, the oldest, and some say dying, printing technique. I hopped on a plane to Columbus, Ohio, to visit letterpress guru, Bob Tuber at the Logan Elm Press. Under his tutelage, I was fortunate to spend a few long days standing in front of 90-year-old, 1200 pound Vandercook 4; hand mixing inks, replacing timpens, adjusting press furniture, and cleaning rollers.
During the printing process, ink is slightly impressed giving a crisp, tangible feeling to the paper. Its results cannot be replicated. I have long appreciated typography and enjoy learning about printing techniques so this was a delightful experience.
I feel like you are in Berlin. I am starting to miss that place sometimes. Especially the girl at Kaiser in the mornings before the on-road train. Shoot, what is that thing called again.
Nothing like the smell of ink and paper.
Oh yeah man, I will never forget the smell of that ink.