Where did the name of your studio come from?

I married in to the wonderful Underwood name and it was too fitting to pass up. The Underwood Typewriter was the most prolific typewriter ever manufactured and carries so much nostalgia with it’s name. I’m a letterpress printer, so analog word processing holds a special place in my heart. 

Who is on your team, and how did you come together?

I am the owner and designer behind Underwood Letterpress, but have had so much talented help over the years (my mom and sister included). I currently have a studio manager who is an incredibly talented photographer. She keeps our systems running and takes all of our beautiful photography. 

How did you get into design and letterpress printing?

I learned to letterpress print as an undergraduate. I took a class in bookmaking and was taught to print on a Vandercook in about three hours. By the end of it, I had no idea what I was doing, but I knew that I was hooked. I’ve continued my printer education by seeking out community classes, studio rentals and have had the good fortune of learning from some amazing printers who have shaped the style and quality with which I print.

Where do you find inspiration for your designs?

I take alot of inspiration from the everyday. I love space and color and contrast. I hand draw our card designs and sometimes create the best card out of a casual doodle. There are hidden nods to my past. I was raised by a very creative and talented seamstress and had a grandmother who loved restoring furniture, writing memos on her typewriter and labeling every antique in her home.

What kind of press(es) do you use?

I currently print on a Vandercook. My first press was a C&P and I still love a platen press, but the cylinder press is my fav. 


Which press was used to print the Nicely Noted cards?

A Vandercook proof press