The Paper Mill Identity: When Paper Tells the Brand Story
A branding project for a handmade paper mill is a masterclass in letting material — not…
4 Dispatches Archived
Portfolios
Dispatches, techniques, and perspectives from the press — archived in one continuously growing chapter.
Featured Story
Studio Spotlight: Inside Artisan Press Stockholm
One of Scandinavia's oldest working letterpress studios, Artisan Press Stockholm built its reputation on slowness and material honesty.
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Archived thoughts on the evolution of form.
Graphic Designer Portfolio Spotlight: 8 Visual Leaders
Our graphic designer portfolio spotlight highlights eight archetypes reshaping print branding, typography, and book arts today.
Top 10 Graphic Design Studios Print Trends 2025
Explore ten graphic design studios print specialists admire for craft, letterpress heritage, and bold editorial work…
The Colophon
Chapter
Portfolios — one of the four founding pillars of the BlanchettePress archive.
Typography
Playfair Display, Source Serif 4, Inter — set for legibility and historical resonance.
Paper Simulation
Parchment White #F5EFE0 with a 4% noise overlay to simulate 120gsm uncoated cotton stock.
Grid Logic
Strict 12-column Swiss system with 32px gutters and 64px horizontal margins.