Proofing Press

 

Traditional letterpress printers and also many others often have wonderfully archaic proofing press, many of which are well over a hundred years old. My father actually dated from the late 18th century and was older than any I've ever seen in a museum.


Studlands still uses their press to create all the door cards for the Horse Sales at Newmarket.




All of these letters bring back memories for me, as that was how I learned to read, write and spell.

But they are backwards! So didn't this give me problems with knowing which way round letters go.

No! If anything the reverse, as I have a strong sense of spatial awareness and can turn any drawing through any number of degrees with impunity.