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As a broad approach, this ensured both
quality and control of each step of the process
while also reconnecting with manual craft.
As mechanical and technical refinements
were being made to the typeface (Fig. 12-52 ),
Drew further engaged hands-on creation by
making test character samples of the Ludd
typeface from polymer (Fig. 12-53 ) and laser-
cut plates (Fig. 12-54 ), then using letterpress
printing to apply the type design and critique
it (Fig. 12-55 ).
In the manner of a letterpress operator's
“make-ready” process where alignments, inks,
and other mechanical aspects of the printing
process are tweaked, Drew used letterpress
printing as a test and application of the visual
characteristics of Ludd as it evolved toward
its final versions. Thinking on press, adjusting
the alignments, calibrating the pressure, and
adjusting the mixing and color of the inks all
fostered pensive exploration (Fig. 12-56 ).
12-52 Refinements
were made to the Ludd
typeface both in drawing
and on computer.
12-53 Polymer
letterforms.
 
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