Letterform Chart Print

The terms used for the anatomy of a letter have changed many times in history, and honestly, nobody can agree on all of them. I've heard a counter called a "knockout", which may be correct when referring only to lead or wood type. We did our best to include the most agreed-upon parts of the letters, assembled into this fantastical ligatured form dreamed up by David Hennessy.  8.5"x11" Letterpress Print FRAMINGHave you noticed that frame shops never go out of business? There's a reason. It's a highly specialized skill that requires individual attention. We recommend using your local framer. Alternatively, frameusa.com has standard sized frames with many options.  ABOUT LETTERPRESS PRINTINGLetterpress is a very complicated and expensive printing method that I am obsessed with. All letterpress prints are slammed with 600 pounds of pressure, creating a deep, tactile texture. The ink gets embedded into the thick soft paper so it won't fade within your lifetime. Read more about letterpress