1960s Olympia Typewriter.

She's a beauty.



A vintage typewriter, made by Olympia, fit for the desk of Miss Moneypenny. It is a sturdy piece of writing equipment in a dandy red and white palette. In superb condition and full working order. Delivered with a ribbon so that you can start typing right away!

Present&Correct - Olympia Typewriter

TO RESOLVE project.

The project is finished, but the iPhone wallpapers are still available for download.





TO RESOLVE PROJECT is something that came about when I started talking new years resolutions with my girlfriend. You create a list, stuff it away in a drawer and it never sees the light of day till the year has passed. I decide to ask as many talented designers I know (or don't know) to create a resolution for the new year as an iPhone wallpaper. It's the one thing I do look at every day. This way you not only get a daily reminder, but you get a very stylish daily reminder at that.

Inspiration found by Chris Streger

(via The Post Family)

Good advice.

Just one of many gorgeous type pieces over at Friends of Type.


Friends of Type

(via Grain Edit)

Legacy of Letters video.

I have to agree with my pal, @vonherwig: I kinda wish there was a Typography Channel, and they showed stuff like this all day.

Legacy of Letters from Luca Barcellona on Vimeo.

Vimeo: Legacy of Letters

Dear Typography print.

thebirdsandthebeasts — Dear Typography - Print

The Hello Wall.

If I were to write a crime novel, I would SO use this as a plot device to help my fleeing protagonists communicate.


Wasted Spaces commissioned London-based artist duo Hellicar & Lewis to develop The Hello Wall.

The installation went live this Monday, March 8th. It uses Twitter to let the public interact with the huge wall projection on Wembley High Road.

Until Sunday March 14th, you can get interact with this live artwork by Tweeting commands to @thehellowall. You can use shapes (triangles, squares, circles), commands (more, less, shake) or just say hello@thehellowall.


The Hello Wall.

Looks like they're looking for another space for it now. Wish we could afford to bring it over here to shine on our office building...

(via the always-fab design milk)

Finding a Cover for 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.'

Spending a lot of time in airports, on the street and in coffee shops in the last few weeks, I've seen this book A LOT lately. (I'm on the second book now.) The cover design is so iconic – and the series is so good – it actually lifts your heart a little to see other people reading it.

I also love that the design had enough room to become a brand for the series. I've been in/seen plenty of conversations sparked by people recognizing the design. So HUGE props to Peter Mendelsund, the designer, for a success few people ever experience.

(Be sure to follow the link in the article to see the alternate designs.)

Finding a Cover for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - WSJ.com

Ampersand.

Conor & David's ampersand balloons made me smile.


Flavorwire – Design Porn: Improper Uses of Punctuation

Smith Corona Portable USB Typewriter.

This is a Smith Corona Portable typewriter that has been modified with custom electronics to work as a standard USB keyboard.

The typewriter itself is in good condition, all keys work smoothly although there is one stuck key (the @ key). Also, the key registration is off (lines of text don't appear crooked on the page.) The ink is fresh and it does work as a regular typewriter in addition to being a USB keyboard.

USB Typewriter Upcycled Smith Corona Portable by usbtypewriter: "This is a Smith Corona Portable typewriter that has been modified with custom electronics to work as a standard USB keyboard."

Thick Woolly Jumper.

Supermarket - Gradiate

Music Philosophy.

music philosophy

(via flavorwire)

This week's kicked my butt.

This will be my motto for the weekend.


Timothy Buckwalter: paintings + drawings:

(thank you, Timmy!)

Dogs as typefaces.

By grafisches Buro.


The Daily What

The Movie Title Stills Collection.

This site is insanely addictive.




the Movie title stills collection

(via Thrillist)

The List.

What a great idea for a print. (Click the print for detail.)

Out of print now, but a good DIY project for audiophiles with typophilic tendencies.


YES - The List

Be sure to check out the hi-fi prints as well. Fab.

(via the fabulous The Function Key)

Enamel letters.

I would like each and every last letter and number, please.



A series of plaques in vitreous enamel featuring different letters and numbers, size 70mm x 115mm. Suggested uses include as a door or house number, a name on a child’s bedroom door, initials on a mantle piece, a memento to mark a special date, a label for a storage box, an oversized keyring...

HYPERKIT

(via NYT)

I am the Lorax.

Sweet tree-huggy, Dr. Seuss-inspired print.



buyolympia.com: Mt Pleasant Press - Lorax

Light Years by Michael Bierut.

One of the most stunning type posters I've seen. If there was a re-print, my credit card would be out already.


Light Years poster for the Architectural League of New York's 1999 Beaux Arts Ball.

Media: Posters | New at Pentagram | Pentagram

(Thanks, Jason!)

Red Royal Quiet De Luxe Typewriter

I love typewriters, but this has taken it to a whole new level. Look at that color!



Smashingly retro! Vintage Quite Deluxe typewriter, red in color. This 1950's typewriter would be stunning in one's office.

Overall condition is good. Typewriter works and is very clean. All of the components work but for some reason I don't remember how to unlock the space bar, or perhaps it isn't working? Red Royal logo plate on front. Comes with original case that has wear. Esthetically beautiful piece. Perhaps you'd like to start typing on a real typewriter?

Paris Hotel Boutique: Vintage Red Royal Royal Quiet De Luxe Typewriter

Silverplated Letterpress Necklace.

A recent work-study program at the New York Center for Book Arts yielded a treasure trove of old moveable iron type (see detail image for our current stock; this is what the type looks like before it is plated). Originally used on hand-cranked Vandercook Proof Presses, each piece of type used in these necklaces were worn out ever so slightly by normal printing use, and were consigned to a bin to be melted down and re-cast. These obsolete pieces (each measures a little under 1" long) have been rescued, plated in sterling silver, and hung from a 22" silver-plated brass figaro chain. Spring ring clasp secures chain at back.

Double Initial Silverplated Letterpress by EricaWeinerJewelry