Railton Press

Herne Hill, South london

Railton Press is the small letterpress print studio of South London-based graphic designer Pete Gibbons. Pete restores antique manual presses and hand-prints designs using a collection of antique wood and metal type and any other interesting objects that fit on the presses without breaking them.

The story behind the business
Meet Railton Press

Letterpress printing, a heritage craft, involves hand-composing, inking and printing - a slow, methodical and rewarding process that provides a creative escape from our fast-paced, screen-based existence.

Using manual printing presses that I’ve reclaimed and refurbished, I design and print using a collection of antique wood and metal type, hand-cut lino, and any other interesting objects that fit on the presses.

I produce limited edition prints and cards, take on bespoke commissions and run occasional letterpress workshops.

Righty Tighty Print. A print with a pink background and simple black lettering.

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