Inspired by different typefaces and lettering from the 1930s in Spain, we created a new modular typographic system: “typemods”, with the aim of allowing its production by means of the CNC milling machine for the use in the Letterpress community.
We introduce a new modular typographic system: “typemods”. A typeface created for digital use that is also a modular system inspired by the typography developed in Spain in the 1930s. With the lettering of Helios Gómez and the “geometric figures” of Esteban Trochut as a starting point, we have created this system of modular blocks, produced in wood using a CNC milling machine, which is available to the entire community of Letterpress printers and workshops in design schools. A typographic universe that offers the user infinite combinations and possibilities.
To show the versatility of the pieces, we have created two digital typographies with them: “typemods_stencil” and “typemods_color”.
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A long and laborious process is the preparation of the wood to an exact height of 23.56mm (+/- 0.05mm) for correct operation on a letterpress. For this, we use a combination of the CNC milling machine and a roller sander with different grades of sandpaper to achieve an absolutely smooth surface. The wood is varnished with shellac and polished with oil and pumice powder.
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We mill all the modules of the complete typographic system in wood and cut the individual modules to the typographic dimensions using a original printers precision saw.
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With the spacing material available in our workshop Tipos en su tinta, we compose the “typemods_stencil” typeface with the modules and print specimen.
In our shop you can buy a set of these modules or contact us for personalized orders.
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