When it comes having freedom of the press, it helps when you have one of your own! In this video, Jared letterpress printed a phrase in 30 point Engravers Old English font. This phrase has a few variations and a number of people are credited with coining the phrase. Nevertheless, this phrase still upholds today, but is well beyond possessing a printing press. The image of a wooden common press is from a small photo engraving. This was printed in black rubber base ink using a 3x5 Kelsey Excelsior

May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day, a United Nations observance to promote the ideals of having a free press and media worldwide. While we might take for granted having a free press, that freedom is not extended in many countries. For today, Howard letterpress printed a phrase in 60 point Caslon font. This phrase has a few variations and a number of people are credited with coining the phrase. The phrase is “Freedom of the press is assured to the person who owns one.” Nevertheless, this phrase s