Don’t call it a re-brand. It’s an evolution. We embrace technology born of mankind. Operated by the hand. Mechanized for precision. Industrial analog printing at its best. Let’s build something together.
#analog #print #letterpress #evolutionpress #apexofanalog
Lets clean up some vintage wood type. We recently acquired a small set of this beautiful type font. It’s been in dis use for quite a while so before getting it back the proper thing to do is to give it a good clean.
When originally produced, this type would have been finished with shellac, so it’s important to use the right products to clean it. First applying turpentine, which will clean the surface without damaging the finish like an alcohol based cleaner would. I’m using a soft bristle brush to give each piece of type a good cleaning.
Once the pieces are clean and free of grit and dirt, the next step is giving them a nice scrub and wipe down with a very light solvent based cleaner. This helps to keep the woodgrain from drying out, which will make make it much less durable and prone to splitting.
I’m not worried about the staining and discoloration, or even the slight imperfections to the shape and surface of some of the letter forms. That’s part of the character and beauty of using this vintage type.
Soon we will put it to use for some special prints, so stay tuned for more. #Letterpress #woodtype #vintagetype #typography
We’re not just printers. We’re builders. Makers turning humble materials into beautiful communication tools. It’s not just paper and ink. It’s more than the sum of its parts. A business card is a token of connection, from human to human. It’s a conscious choice, and these days it feels more radical than ever.
#evolutionpress #apexofanalog #letterpress #businesscards
Our coffee setup in the office, worthy of a 1980s sci-fi flick, well sans the vintage 10-speed I guess. Gaggia Baby, Braun kf-35. Al banco style globe sugar cube container. Decanter by our friends @holcomb.studio
#apexofanalog #vintagecoffeemaker #gaggia #dieterrams
April 28! We have only 3 spots left in our first ever letterpress workshop with Evan Christie @evolutionpress
Like us, Evan has long been inspired by the work of Paul Klee, whose theories on color remain relevant and revelatory 100 years after he first started teaching at the Bauhaus. Our workshop delves into the role of color theory in printmaking. We will experiment with a variety of layering and printing techniques following Klee’s principles, while learning to use small tabletop presses that were designed for use in schools. SIGN UP at the Workshop Link in our bio!
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This is our collating machine. Human powered of course. More behind the scenes from our recent project with @dowbuilt featuring the wonderful artwork of @davidplunkert
#letterpress #apexofanalog #evolutionpress
Our friend Evan Christie of @evolutionpress is here in the studio with his fleet of tabletop hand-lever letterpresses for our newest workshop: Color Theory and the Printing Press on April 28, 6-9 pm. Like us, Evan has long been inspired by the art and writing of Paul Klee, who taught at the Bauhaus 100 years ago and whose theories on art and color remain relevant and revelatory.
Our workshop delves into the role of color in printmaking while we explore letterpress printing and have lots of fun experimenting. The presses that we are using were designed for schools, so it is fitting that we have them here in our almost 110 year old school building! Still some disagreement over what to call a collection of presses: a fleet, a flock, a murder, a herd?
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#studiopianonobile #pianonobile #letterpressworkshop #colortheory #studiopianonobileworkshop
Our 2026 coaster collaboration features illustrator and designer David Plunkert @davidplunkert , whose bold, concept-driven imagery connects wit, structure, and visual storytelling.
His work moves fluidly between abstraction and representation, transforming ideas into images that linger with meaning. Plunkert’s drawing reflects the essence of architectural creativity: the figure inhabits the very room he imagines, a reminder that design is a projection of self into livable space.
Plunkert thrives in the balance between experimentation and formula. At Dowbuilt, we strive for a similar balance as designers, builders, and artists work together to bring extraordinary structures to life.
This collaboration was made possible through shared effort. @hybrid3_studios translated Plunkert’s original sketches into printable form with care and precision, preserving the intent of the work while preparing it for production. @evolutionpress manufactured each coaster, bringing the design to life with an exceptional level of craft and attention.
Thank you to the artists and partners who contribute to our coaster collaboration year after year.
Our 2025 coaster collaboration features Queens-based artist Elise Ferguson @e_a_ferguson , whose work draws from mathematical puzzles, geometry, and architectural systems.
Shaped by a lifelong exposure to making—through her clothing designer mother and architect stepfather—Elise developed her process rooted in structure and precision. Elise builds layered surfaces of pigmented Venetian plaster, then adds repeating linear forms in graphite and silkscreened plaster to create rhythm, positive and negative space, and the illusion of continuous movement.
We’re drawn to the architectural flourishes in Elise’s work and her embrace of systems that produce exacting detail. At Dowbuilt, we understand the role mathematics plays at every stage of the creative process.
This collaboration was shaped by many hands. @hybrid3_studios translated Elise’s original drawings into printable form with care and clarity, ensuring the integrity of the work carried through production. @evolutionpress manufactured each coaster, applying an exceptional level of craftsmanship to every piece.
Seen here, behind the scenes.
Our 2024 coaster collaboration features Texas artist Jon Flaming @jonflaming , whose modern take on the Western genre is rooted in honesty, independence, and storytelling.
This collaboration came together through a shared process. Jon’s original artwork was carefully translated for print by @hybrid3_studios , our designer at Dowbuilt, who adapted the sketches so they could live in this new medium. Each coaster was then manufactured by @evolutionpress , whose deep attention to detail and craft brought the work to life.
After years designing and illustrating for iconic American brands, Jon felt drawn toward fine art—painting scenes of cowboys, ranch life, and the quiet persistence of the American West. Jon was guided by a Post-it note on his computer that read: Forget the rules.
We were drawn to the richness of Jon’s narratives and his themes of resilience and contemplation. At Dowbuilt, we understand what it means to work the land and build a homestead.
Seen here, moments from the making.
American Jury Centers business card. Design and print by Evolution Press. AJC wanted a bold new logo, one that communicated their modern and innovative practice. Especially wanting to avoid the Times New Roman courtroom formality.
We combined their existing brand colors and clever, use of their icon, a jigsaw puzzle piece, in a minimal and confident logotype.
A duplex of yellow to white cover stock with a black foil treatment allows the logo to pop especially well.
This is another great example of how our print services extend beyond the press room. Our goal is to optimize every client’s design for the analog processes we offer.
#letterpress #foil #business cards
