'Bletsoe' letterpress woodtype typeface

Introducing 'Bletsoe' - designed by Mark McKellier and based on a typeface from 'Studio Handbook - Letter and Design for Artists and Advertisers' by Samuel Welo.

8 line (33.8mm) version cut from end grain 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 - 64 letters. Please see scheme details on the left.

Other sizes and schemes available on request. I can also cut individual letters if you have a particular project in mind - please email what letters you would like.

Materials:
End grain English hardwood, clear shellac

Dimensions:
Each block varies in width however average size is 38mm x 23.3mm x 33.8mm.

Designed and made by Mark McKellier. Copyright 2021.

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

Please check my production schedule to give you an idea of a delivery date - scroll until you see a clear week.

UK – up to 16 weeks
International (everywhere else) – up to 17 weeks

Postage (Insured and trackable):
UK: Sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
International: Sent by DHL.