Printing Films Episode 3.03 Type Speaks

Printing Films Episode 3.03 Type Speaks

Episode Premiere

February 22, 2026

Official Site

https://printingfilms.com

Information

Episode Premiere

February 22, 2026

Genre

Period

2026 -

Production Co

Distributor

Official Site

https://printingfilms.com

Synopsis

For anyone interested in seeing the entire process of type manufacturing, this is one of the best films made.

Created by the American Type Founders Company, this film features the appearance and narration of Ben Grauer, a famous NBC radio personality explaining his love of books and modern printing. The history of printing is briefly shown followed by showing the in-depth process of matrix and punch making.

The film shows the most in-depth and visually easy-to-understand process of making type. It follows the entire process of type making from original design (showcasing Lydian by Warren Chappell) to pattern making, punch cutting, matrix making, and the use of the Benton engraving machine.

Year: 1948