Comments on: Justin Knopp, Typoretum

By: Elaine & Gary Pink

Elaine & Gary Pink — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:16:58 +0000

Justin did a wonderful wedding poster for our Son & Daughter in Law in 2010 in the style of a retro theatre poster – it went down a storm & several members of the family including them have it framed & permanently on display – & they are still together !!

By: Norman Willson

Norman Willson — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 19:31:19 +0000

Wonderful. I served my apprenticeship as a compositor using such materials and presses. I t brought back many happy memories, keep up the good work.

By: Hilary O'Nions

Hilary O'Nions — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:39:05 +0000

It is so inspiring that Justin is creating a livelihood with his talent, commitment and enthusiasm, and building a business with Cecilia, who is able to utilise her own skills and experience, to the benefit of the whole family. May his marvellous craftmanship go from strength to strength.

By: jeannette

jeannette — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:24:22 +0000

gorgeous. i have been thinking about the “new” “economy” and artisanal everything is the first thing which springs to mind. i am happy to think he does well by doing good.

and, congrats on interviewing 800 people. wow.

By: SHIRlee Matthews

SHIRlee Matthews — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:56:56 +0000

I had no idea how beautiful this type of printing could look. You are a true artist. I should like to see some more. Well done.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:47:08 +0000

An interesting collection of old wood block and equipment.
A mixture of old and new with the old Albion chase being locked up with modern Cornerstone quoines (modern being 1960’s). I would be interested to know if Justin has tried inking the forme with the pelt balls. Good luck to Justin, its good to see him getting a living with the old technology and he is a true letterpress man by not letting the impression come through to the back of the sheet.
Keep up the good work, Best wishes
Gary

By: Big D

Big D — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:53:47 +0000

You are an absolute credit to your craft, your art and family, ultimate success is just around the corner.

PS No pictures of the glamorous engine room team without whom you’d just fade away!

By: Elizabeth Baer

Elizabeth Baer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:21:23 +0000

A lovely portrait of a craftsman and his skillful work. I lived for 15 years at Glazenwood nearby, restoring a derelict property, formerly owned by one of the Kray family, (see the Blog about the twins’ driver). It was a very attractive medieval wool town full of history (including a couple of recent murders) and I remember being shown the small cupboard on the stairs of a very old house where the Dancing Bear was kept. Paycockes is a magnificent Tudor building right on Stane Street and used to be open to the public.

By: Thalia

Thalia — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:20:16 +0000

Justin you’re a STAR and just wait and see, your mum-in-law’s predictions will come true! Congratulations, and the best of Greek/British for a brilliant future!
Big hug

By: betty

betty — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:48:09 +0000

It is impressive to see how, starting from a very small corner in an old garage turned so professional indeed!

Congratulations to you Justin and your great little “elves”Thanks for sharing!