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xx Monotype mats / matrices wanted
August 19, 2010, 09:06:08 PM by Dave Hughes
We're now running our Monotype Composition caster, and are soon to run our Supercaster. We're on the lookout for display and composition matrices; if you have any for sale, please get in touch.

monotype@handandeye.co.uk
www.handandeye.co.uk


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xx Newly-cast type from our Monotype Composition caster
August 19, 2010, 09:04:38 PM by Dave Hughes
We've just started casting type on our Monotype Composition Caster, and are able to sell founts of type. Among the available faces are several sizes of Baskerville, Bembo, Bodoni, Garamond, Gill Sans, Imprint, Plantin, Times and Univers.

As well as casting founts for your own hand-setting, we can also set any text you like. We've just been given access to another collection of matrices, so for a full list of available faces & sizes, just send us an email.

monotype@handandeye.co.uk
www.handandeye.co.uk

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xx Proofing Presses and Letterpress Equipment Wanted
July 22, 2010, 03:05:41 PM by Dave Hughes
I am in the market for all proofing presses, good, bad and ugly. Self-inking or table top roll over types. Doesn't matter about condition as long as complete and functional. Will collect anywhere and cash waiting. Farleys, Westerns, Vandercooks, Stephenson Blake, Caslon, Victory etc. etc. All other letterpress equipment sought too. Type, blocks, books, anything. Call me!

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xx Type Wanted
June 10, 2010, 09:07:09 PM by Dave Hughes
I'm looking for any hot-metal that you have plus any poster type. Everything considered. Especially looking for 48pt Univers Medium


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xx New Foundry Type
May 20, 2010, 09:27:43 AM by Dave Hughes
Bell Type And Rule has been making hand set type since 1934. We make hard type for Foil Stamping and Letterpress. Please see our web site at Belltype.com or call us at 213-485-1609. We are still located in Los Angeles, California, USA

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