Someday, I am going to learn to print on a letterpress.  It is something I have wanted to do for years.  Tucked away in my in-laws’ attic is a wonderful antique cast iron press that was used to make shipping crate labels when their homestead was a working farm.  Someday I am going to haul it out, dust it off and learn how to use it.  Someday, when I have time…

But for the moment, I am captivated by the growing variety of letterpress design that is available as artists and designers rediscover this fabulous medium.  I was especially struck the other day by the website of a shop out of Seattle called Smock.  I love their work, their site and especially their photos, which really capture the tactile, dimensional qualities of the products.  Here’s a taste:

Visit their site for a lovely variety of products, from greeting cards and gift wrap to gorgeous custom work for weddings and other occasions.