tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post121923034038152081..comments2024-03-25T08:42:25.940+01:00Comments on Retro Tech Geneva: Highlights of the Year, and a Teeny Tiny SouvenirAdwoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-53300569555824339962012-12-13T18:58:52.069+01:002012-12-13T18:58:52.069+01:00For letterpress printing you really need letterpre...For letterpress printing you really need letterpress printing ink, but not many supply it now. Litho ink usually works but sometimes the consistency has to be adjusted. Lino printing ink from an art supplier may work okay. Oil-based is best.<br /><br />Squeeze a few blobs on a sheet of glass or a glazed tile, roll it out with a rubber roller to an even consistency and flatness. There is an art toJBhttp://www.biroco.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-17312971457188415122012-11-12T07:38:30.858+01:002012-11-12T07:38:30.858+01:00I recently experimented with ink for metal printin...I recently experimented with ink for metal printing. You indeed need a special ink to do so. There is basically the ink for printing from rubber, and a second type for printing from steel. Wait for the mail this week. <br />See how it went for me: http://sommeregger.blogspot.com/2012/11/replacing-my-yosts-ink-pad.htmlshordzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824301365798484902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-2326551590868961652012-10-22T17:14:45.171+02:002012-10-22T17:14:45.171+02:00@Ken: Thanks; I have allowed myself to acknowledge...@Ken: Thanks; I have allowed myself to acknowledge the fact that the ones I leave behind never haunt me as much as I used to think they might. This makes it easier to turn down less exciting finds. <br /><br />@Bill: The Continental is pretty nice but awfully loud... must fish out my Typ-Fix (rubberized paper sheet for dulling the sound) that I brought home some time ago.<br /><br />@Richard: TheAdwoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457285629002149759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-66245678989879791142012-10-22T00:48:42.844+02:002012-10-22T00:48:42.844+02:00Well, what you need is letterpress ink and somethi...Well, what you need is letterpress ink and something that can exert a pretty serious amount of force, since the block is meant for a letterpress. I suggest rolling some litho ink onto the block with a roller and making your impression using a C-clamp or something similar.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-91357346278046756462012-10-22T00:40:55.908+02:002012-10-22T00:40:55.908+02:00I see you like uncommon typewriters. I have a Merc...I see you like uncommon typewriters. I have a Mercedes Superba that I am looking to get rid of. Interested? It's in superb condition. Stay Classy,<br /><br />Will at ccrtypewriter.blogspot.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826315146632362858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-27178530578016150012012-10-22T00:32:05.212+02:002012-10-22T00:32:05.212+02:00I remember that time when you found your Graphika;...I remember that time when you found your Graphika; it was exciting that you snagged it shortly after Richard issued a caveat that it was rare and that it was unlikely the typosphere could find one. Then your post further fueled my own search for a Lexikon 80 and I landed one shortly after. Typewriter mania is contagious, you know. (:<br /><br />That Hermes 2000 copper letterpress is very cool.<brTon S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-34657914024235394712012-10-22T00:21:31.341+02:002012-10-22T00:21:31.341+02:00very nice! I would have jumped on that too! I al...very nice! I would have jumped on that too! I always love that Graphika.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-92074459386336560452012-10-21T23:42:05.633+02:002012-10-21T23:42:05.633+02:00That is a neat little printer's block! I have ...That is a neat little printer's block! I have one representing an early Remington portable and have had the same trouble getting it to print. It just doesn't soak up inkpad ink the way rubber does. I've also used it to leave an imprint on sealing wax, but it's too shallow to be very impressive.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-63573448339015735422012-10-21T23:26:09.669+02:002012-10-21T23:26:09.669+02:00Very nice finds! That Continental is super and I ...Very nice finds! That Continental is super and I really like the Swissa font also. One day as I find room my wish list will get shorter and my collection will get larger. Until then, like you, I must curb my buying habits.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6021475418975786274.post-39857804399695108722012-10-21T23:09:21.774+02:002012-10-21T23:09:21.774+02:00My god...some amazing finds this year for you! QUA...My god...some amazing finds this year for you! QUALITY over quantity, to be sure. A Graphika, Continental portable and Studio 42 are up there on my 'want' list, so congrats. I really love the type of that Graphika!<br /><br />The printer's block is neat as well. I, too, have wondered how it would compare to a rubber stamp whenever I see them come up on eBay. I would be interested to L Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.com