Inspired by a love of words and strong ideas, The Counter Press is creative typography and letterpress practice, combining modern thinking with traditional techniques to create meticulously crafted typographic design and artwork.

HOT OFF THE PRESS & On press

  • In print: The Idler

    WINTER 2023

    New book—The Idler
    A selection of writings from Samuel Johnson’s column The Idler. See the full details…

  • On Press: Paul Barnes

    SPRING 2024

    New book—September 1836
    The circular story of Caslon Rounded, in collaboration with Paul Barnes of Commercial Type.


PRINTED MATTER

We love to share the craft and a creative process of letterpress, often collaborating with other designers and studios to produce bespoke and unique artwork or run workshops with them and their teams. So if you’d like to get your hands inky, or commission us to get our hands inky on something for you, then get in touch.


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