Printing Letters

Printing Letters are available in 4 types, constructed from copper on wood. You can purchase printing letters individully, or buy them in sets that spell words, which may be used in businesses for design work and adverising or at home to form family names etc. Below we have 4 different types of initial displayed. printing letters can also be displayed in a printers typecase.

Here are a few examples of our printing letters. We have four alphabets to choose from and you can click on any examples for a clearer view.

  • il1
    IL1 - 3/4" x 7/8" (20mm x 25mm)
    £3.00
  • il2
    IL1 - Print
  • il2
    IL2 - 5/8" x 5/8" (17mm x 17mm)
    £3.00
  • il3
    IL2 - Print
  • il3
    IL3 - 1" x 1" (25mm x 25mm)
    £4.00
  • il4
    IL3 - Print
  • il3
    IL4 - 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" (34mm x 34mm)
    £5.00
  • il4
    IL4 - Print

All printing letters are of the same standard height 3/4" (2cm).

  • printing letters displayed in typecase
    Printing Letters can be used to make words
  • All 4 designs displayed together
    Printing Letters can be used to make words
  • All 4 designs printed on to paper
    Printing Letters can be used to make words

We can send any initial in any of the styles shown here by post anywhere in the world. If there is something particular you'd like email us (don't forget to specify which letters you would like) or, better still, come and visit us at Portobello Road, Covent Garden or Oxford - see Contact the Printing Shop for full details.

Individual printers lead type is also available in various styles and sizes. This is ideal for marking pottery, leather and printing.

metal type

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