Princestown is a ornamented display typeface, redrawn by Mark McKellier from a 150+ year hand carved original from Princetown Press in Dartmoor.
12 line (67.7mm), 10 line (42.3mm), 8 line (33.8mm) versions cut from end grain 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 capitals (58 blocks) scheme. Please see scheme details on the left.
10 line and 8 line coming in June
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:
Endgrain hardwood, clear shellac.
Dimensions:
Each block varies in width however average size is 38 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.
Shipping (Insured and trackable):
UK: Sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
International: Sent by DHL.
