letterpress: wish you were beer postcard

I designed these “wish you were beer” postcards on the computer and then ordered the the cut online. The design reflects old vintage postcards you see in little gas stations across the US.

Printing from a letterpress cut is much easier than printing with individual letters. To lock up the form, you just drop it into a chase and you are nearly good to go.

I got the cut made out of magnesium so it will get a little texture from oxidation over time and look a little older. I think the grit could be really interesting.

I printed some on flecked French paper but then switched to white because I liked the results better. The detail show shows a little of the texture already. If you want one you can buy them on Etsy!