'Imperial Vienna' letterpress woodtype typeface

Introducing 'Imperial Vienna' - a typeface based on a 1906 Harrild & Sons 'Viennese' woodtype design

6 line (25.4mm), 10 line (42.3mm) and 16 line (67.7mm) sizes 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 single letters or a scheme of 3A capitals (60 blocks). Please see scheme details on the right.

Other sizes and schemes available on request. 

Materials:
Endgrain English hardwood, clear shellac

Dimensions:
Each block varies in width however average size is 28mm x 23.3mm x 42.3 mm for the 10line size.

Made and designed by Mark McKellier. Copyright 2026.

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

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