Studio notes

Writing as practice and record

Unvarnished notes on typography choices, bookbinding, and collaborative studio dynamics from New York.

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Chronological index

Recent observations

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Typeface selection for longform prose

Material honesty in binding

Sustainable independent practices

Working with raw linen, cotton threads, and uncoated stocks that develop patina over time.

Reflections on keeping a boutique studio focused and unhurried in a demanding market.

Balancing legibility at small sizes with distinct humanist character in editorial layouts.

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