Lead (metal) type allows for intricate details of the letterforms to print, this means both serif and sans serif fonts can be created. These fonts are usually clear and print incredibly crisp onto the page in comparison to wood block which was incredibly limited. The examples shown above are created by using a letterpress and are examples of third year work from the LCA BAGD course as part of the closing night of "work in progress". The use of upper and lower cases are applied due to the different forms of type available (usually separated by point size and font). Letterpress is not only something which requires a physical skill in comparison to using a mac but it is a traditional form of creating type and therefore links directly to its origin.
I also found some type within one of P!nk's printed posters which I found incredibly interesting as even though this is not a traditional process the letterforms do look like they have been influenced by letterpress/lead type, this is due to the angular serif's. This could also be due to the textures used on the print work (created on screen) which links to the traditional methods of using inks and creating individual prints.
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