In response to the video about the Hamilton Wood Type Factory / Museum I have to say I found it fascinating and upsetting all at once. I was amazed by the variety of the wood type, and being a sucker for anything out dated, I love the idea of printing with wood type. I was however upset that due to finances, lack of interest, etc. that it truly may become extinct.
I personally would love to learn to carve the wood type and I was joking with Mom that if it paid better I'd move up there and help to bring it back to life. :) I feel bad for the museum worker that seems burnt out from trying to revive a dying trade. I know it has to be discouraging but I'm glad they are trying.
If we had the chance I'd love to go on a field trip up to see the museum... maybe we could work with the type I can't imagine how cool that would be! :)
IMG: http://www.graphic-design.com/typography/design/decorative-display-typestyles
It really is a bit frustrating that this is a dying art. As mentioned, I believe that their location in northern Wisconsin doesn't help, either. The fact that it is a working museum is pretty impressive, too, and I wish we could go and visit.
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