Beth - Mediocre Press
@mediocre-press.bsky.social
Dabbling in letterpress printing in my back yard studio using century old presses, movable type, and vintage cuts. What’s not to like?
Based in Melbourne, AU
If you’re interested, I’ve started putting things on Etsy- https://mediocreletterpress.etsy.com
Based in Melbourne, AU
If you’re interested, I’ve started putting things on Etsy- https://mediocreletterpress.etsy.com
I started a new day job about 6 weeks ago which should go a long way toward explaining the lack of updates. Rest assured I’m still making weird things on weekends and evenings.
October 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I started a new day job about 6 weeks ago which should go a long way toward explaining the lack of updates. Rest assured I’m still making weird things on weekends and evenings.
I finally did it… the gorgeous Amanita border from @bowerbox.com that I’ve been sitting on for over a year was put to use last night. One of the things that made me take a bit longer was the whole mushroom murderer thing, but why should she spoil mushrooms for everyone?
September 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I finally did it… the gorgeous Amanita border from @bowerbox.com that I’ve been sitting on for over a year was put to use last night. One of the things that made me take a bit longer was the whole mushroom murderer thing, but why should she spoil mushrooms for everyone?
Two more type cases means a day of reorganisation. And maybe next week some proof printing, but for now, lots of shuffling.
August 31, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Two more type cases means a day of reorganisation. And maybe next week some proof printing, but for now, lots of shuffling.
I know Murakami said this about running, but even as a non-runner, I love this.
August 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I know Murakami said this about running, but even as a non-runner, I love this.
Due to issues beyond my control, I didn’t start paid work yesterday as anticipated. Instead, I printed samples of some borders and ornaments that I’ve not had a chance to play with (also some type). There was a lovely surprise in the pinecones! Hoping to use them on a card later today.
August 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Due to issues beyond my control, I didn’t start paid work yesterday as anticipated. Instead, I printed samples of some borders and ornaments that I’ve not had a chance to play with (also some type). There was a lovely surprise in the pinecones! Hoping to use them on a card later today.
It’s my last day in the studio before I return to actual, paid full-time work. And while I have plenty I can do, I kind of just want to sit here and look around.
August 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
It’s my last day in the studio before I return to actual, paid full-time work. And while I have plenty I can do, I kind of just want to sit here and look around.
Before and after restoration of my Sterling corner rounder, thanks to my amazing, skilled, and helpful husband. It was thrown into the deal I made for my 10x15 c&p earlier this year, and it had hung around the garage, seized and overlooked until 3 days ago.
August 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Before and after restoration of my Sterling corner rounder, thanks to my amazing, skilled, and helpful husband. It was thrown into the deal I made for my 10x15 c&p earlier this year, and it had hung around the garage, seized and overlooked until 3 days ago.
Inspired by @hopeamico.com, and the understanding that my husband doesn’t always love my snarky cards, I give you another take on ‘you’re doing great’ but with wood and lead.
August 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Inspired by @hopeamico.com, and the understanding that my husband doesn’t always love my snarky cards, I give you another take on ‘you’re doing great’ but with wood and lead.
Picked up someone’s Nan’s old Singer 99k yesterday. It needed a bobbin and a friction wheel, but, it still works well enough to sew a thin notebook together. 8 sheets of paper plus a cover, so 36-page pocket-sized (folded A6) notebooks might be a thing… and maybe even with my misprints!
August 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Picked up someone’s Nan’s old Singer 99k yesterday. It needed a bobbin and a friction wheel, but, it still works well enough to sew a thin notebook together. 8 sheets of paper plus a cover, so 36-page pocket-sized (folded A6) notebooks might be a thing… and maybe even with my misprints!
Another ‘end of day’ print, using new-to-me Mercury Light 36pt and a knife I’ve had for a couple years but only used once before.
Before you say anything, I couldn’t find apostrophes, so yes, they are upside down commas.
#letterpress
Before you say anything, I couldn’t find apostrophes, so yes, they are upside down commas.
#letterpress
August 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Another ‘end of day’ print, using new-to-me Mercury Light 36pt and a knife I’ve had for a couple years but only used once before.
Before you say anything, I couldn’t find apostrophes, so yes, they are upside down commas.
#letterpress
Before you say anything, I couldn’t find apostrophes, so yes, they are upside down commas.
#letterpress
Some days you just need to print the thing that makes you chuckle.
August 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Some days you just need to print the thing that makes you chuckle.
When the print run I needed to didn’t work, it was nice to have this in the wings as a backup.
#nottoday
#letterpress
#nottoday
#letterpress
August 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM
When the print run I needed to didn’t work, it was nice to have this in the wings as a backup.
#nottoday
#letterpress
#nottoday
#letterpress
Listen to Ranger Billy!
August 8, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Listen to Ranger Billy!
Mornings are for dissing, setting, and experimenting.
For those who can’t read backward, I’ll hopefully have a test print of this later today. Because afternoons are for printing.
For those who can’t read backward, I’ll hopefully have a test print of this later today. Because afternoons are for printing.
August 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Mornings are for dissing, setting, and experimenting.
For those who can’t read backward, I’ll hopefully have a test print of this later today. Because afternoons are for printing.
For those who can’t read backward, I’ll hopefully have a test print of this later today. Because afternoons are for printing.
Had a productive but not notable day yesterday printing many post card backs. Today I printed colour one of a planned 2-colour card, then used some of the extra ink to print a 1-colour card. Might get around to adding some stuff to Etsy later.
#letterpress
#snailmail
#letterpress
#snailmail
August 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Had a productive but not notable day yesterday printing many post card backs. Today I printed colour one of a planned 2-colour card, then used some of the extra ink to print a 1-colour card. Might get around to adding some stuff to Etsy later.
#letterpress
#snailmail
#letterpress
#snailmail
When the time comes to test print, it seems like a shame not to print some other fun stuff at the same time. Making sense of the wood type in my collection is somewhere on the list of priorities, but toward the bottom. No matter. It’ll happen someday.
#letterpress
#woodtype
#letterpress
#woodtype
August 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
When the time comes to test print, it seems like a shame not to print some other fun stuff at the same time. Making sense of the wood type in my collection is somewhere on the list of priorities, but toward the bottom. No matter. It’ll happen someday.
#letterpress
#woodtype
#letterpress
#woodtype
This is why we proof things.
August 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This is why we proof things.
What did we make today?
August 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
What did we make today?
I watched a thing where comedians do ‘group therapy’ on one of the streaming services a month or so ago and Nicole Byer mentioned this quote. I decided to quickly set it and print it before cleaning up my press. I’m glad I did.
#letterpress
#letterpress
August 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I watched a thing where comedians do ‘group therapy’ on one of the streaming services a month or so ago and Nicole Byer mentioned this quote. I decided to quickly set it and print it before cleaning up my press. I’m glad I did.
#letterpress
#letterpress
IT’S ALIVE! First actual printing session with the big C&P! Puts printing on my poor little hand-powered Adanas into perspective… printed 250 postcard backs in about an hour.
#letterpress
#footpoweredpress
#letterpress
#footpoweredpress
July 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
IT’S ALIVE! First actual printing session with the big C&P! Puts printing on my poor little hand-powered Adanas into perspective… printed 250 postcard backs in about an hour.
#letterpress
#footpoweredpress
#letterpress
#footpoweredpress
I was looking for a pangram to use as a test phrase for my new mystery fonts. This is what I found thanks to @wikipedia.org
#letterpress
#pangram
#letterpress
#pangram
July 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I was looking for a pangram to use as a test phrase for my new mystery fonts. This is what I found thanks to @wikipedia.org
#letterpress
#pangram
#letterpress
#pangram
How’s your day going? This is how mine’s going. Can’t complain so far, let’s see how complete this font is…
#metaltype
#letterpress
#metaltype
#letterpress
July 21, 2025 at 2:38 AM
How’s your day going? This is how mine’s going. Can’t complain so far, let’s see how complete this font is…
#metaltype
#letterpress
#metaltype
#letterpress
Did a little printing a couple of weeks ago with my stepson. The words were my idea, not his.
#letterpress
#adanaeightfive
#letterpress
#adanaeightfive
July 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Did a little printing a couple of weeks ago with my stepson. The words were my idea, not his.
#letterpress
#adanaeightfive
#letterpress
#adanaeightfive