Post #4227486
2026-07-29 21:42 UTC
Working on a new editor (again)! This one simulates letterpress where you make digital layouts with cut-outs from old scanned type specimens, all in type size so the images could be recreated in with real type on real letterpress! It supports all point sizes and shapes, so it's not restricted to square shapes.
This image is made with ornaments from the 1880 Fonderie typographique Gustave Mayeur type specimen, using type ornament I call "ivy combination".
Replies (3)
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@libroraptor@mastodon.nz 2026-07-29 22:28
@gdc@typo.social this is the one thing about letterpress that I miss doing, now that I don't have access to a printing shop
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@liaizon@social.wake.st 2026-07-29 23:43
@gdc@typo.social oh this looks amazing I can't wait to play with it
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@roy@yoroy.eu 2026-07-31 18:59
@gdc@typo.social please have it count the number of glyphs needed for actual typesetting :)