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Blood Ink

.3 — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:36:56 +0000

I am a big fan of printing processes and experimenting with them, I’ve done research on their associated psychological response and I believe each process should be chosen in response to the brief.

With the same concept, Underware, the design collective author of fabulous typefaces, managed to ‘manufacture’ blood offset ink. For the sampler of their typeface Fakir, a book on the theme of voluntary suffering, The book of war, written byRuud Linssen, will be printed with the author’s blood.

A brilliant, concept and execution!

(Image from Underware)

colymba gets make-up

.3 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:58:11 +0000

I have heard about it the first time in a FontShop newsletter I think, and now came across a site actually using it. Typekit lets you use designer typeface online on your website, so you don’t have to stick to the classics Georgia or Verdana and others anymore!

It uses Javascript to substitute the fonts of your website. It still might not be the best solution but it seems to work pretty well, the colymba.com blog now uses Adelle by TypeTogether for its headers.

Today in the mail

.3 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:19:32 +0000

Another parcel from House Industries, this one I was impatient about. A couple of weeks ago, House Industries got some new men Ampersand Tee printed and I finally been able to order one!

The Tee features a big bright yellow ligature Ampersand, House Industries’ ‘landmark’ glyph, all nicely printed on a black (cotton) t-shirt.

In the package with this gorgeous piece of apparel, was the House Industries’ catalogue issue 59. This time with a purple jacket which actually match pretty closely the Cordovan colour of the Jersey Cover stock talked about previously (this might not have been such a bad guess originally…).

Also included, some cool House stickers, and a promotional foldout poster/brochure, printed 3 colours + metallic gold on 1 side and full colour + metallic gold on the inside, all on a linen textured stock. This foldout promotes the range of products inspired by the work of Alexander Girard, a designer once involve in fabric pattern to 3D design.

Grab your own tee!

House walnut mailer

.3 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:26:35 +0000

Today was one of those days, when today’s mail is dropped on your desk and you see this great piece of print design you just can’t wait to open and look. I love this, and makes my day start on the right foot.

In today’s mail was the new House Industries‘ typeface catalogue or ‘typographical treasure’. A beautiful 114x213mm piece of print and design. House Industries is a type foundry based in Yorklyn, DE and they use this little booklet to showcase their font collection (love the Studio Sable). This was printed with 2 colours on the cover and 2 spots (with one metallic bronze) on the inset, with the addition of a subtle layer of varnish on the cover. They mention the stock used for the cover ‘Riegel Jersey plate’, a red leather textured stock, but I could not find a manufacturer or distributor online. The closer I got was with this Jersey Cover by FiberMark. Would love to know the actual paper mill/manufacturer and any link.

One thing I love, is the smell of fresh print. Each print/paper has its own tactile signature, but also olfactory. And this one is no exception, or actually is as it smells like walnut. It has this distinct nutty smell that I think matches well the organic quality of the graphics and typeface presented. Not sure if this is done on purpose or how it happen at all.

Also needs to be mentioned, House Industries also produce beautiful design objects and cool clothing (can’t wait to get my t-shirt delivered).