‘Bore’ Letterpress woodtype typeface

Newly cut letterpress typeface designed by Austin Stahl and based on the signage found at the Baltimore Harbour Tunnel.

Available in sizes 4 line (16.9mm), 8 line (33.8mm) and 16 line (67.7mm) cut in English hardwood using a combination of modern CNC technology and traditional hand woodworking tools (including an original printers saw), made to English type-high (0.918in or 23.3mm) within plus or minus 0.1mm tolerance, sealed with shellac and hand finished with a traditional polished printing surface.

Available as a 3A scheme - 62 letters. Please see scheme details on the right.

I can also cut individual letters if you have a particular project in mind - please email what letters you would like.

Other sizes available - please ask.

A percentage of the sale goes to Austin to encourage him to draw more typefaces!

Materials:
English hardwood, clear shellac

Dimensions:
Each block varies in width but on average measures 16.9 x 23.3 x 16.9mm for 4 line, 33.8 x 23.3 x 33.8mm for 8 line and 50.8 x 23.3 x 50.8mm for 12 line.

Made by Mark McKellier

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Estimated delivery times: (please note each item is made to order):

Please check the banner at the top of this page for production times and confirm with my production schedule to give you an idea of a delivery date - scroll until you see a clear week.

Postage:
UK: Sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
International: Sent by DHL.