When an oral tradition is committed to print, it takes a miracle to get things right. It is well documented that the necessary care wasn't always taken for Dartmoor. As a result, the old names and stories fade with the passing of time-lost in translation from a local dialect to a visiting ear with a notebook and bad hand-writing.
Using our vintage presses to explore historic language, we hope to highlight what was nearly lost. Essentially, we've used obsolete tech to capture obsolete language.
Occasion: Dartmoor souvenir, nostalgia, special locations
Perfect Gift For: history buff, outdoor enthusiast, adventurer, hill walker, map lover, letterboxer, geocacher
Events: Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), Ten Tors
Details
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Size: SRA3 450 mm x 320 mm
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Paper: British, recycled paper 120gsm.
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Ink: Reclaimed teal printing ink from a now defunct print studio.
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Press: Stephenson Blake galley proofing press (1960s).
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Type: vintage wood type (location is in metal type)
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Fount: Grot (location is Gill Sans - used on contemporary OS maps)
