In Newburgh, Raghaus Studios turns printmaking into one-off physical objects, blending vintage letterpress craft with modern fabrication for film props, prototypes and highly tactile books. Founded by Markus Hartel in 2015 after he revived two Heidelberg letterpress machines, the studio grew from his background in German typesetting, mechanics and digital prepress. Its work has appeared in projects including Apple TV’s *Severance* and Martha Stewart’s Pure Leaf commercial, with a focus on objects that feel convincingly real in the hand and on camera.
Woodside PressFounded in 1993 in Queens, Woodside Press is a traditional letterpress studio that prints and binds finely crafted work from its Brooklyn Navy Yard shop. Its distinctive strength is a large working collection of handset type alongside two Linotype machines and a Ludlow caster, making it one of New York City’s notable homes for hot-metal typography. The studio has produced work for institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Juilliard, and MoMA, whose 2004 logo was based on its handset metal type.BROOKLYN, NY
The Specialists LtdFounded in New York City in 1981 as a theatrical armory, The Specialists Ltd. has grown into a second-generation family business building props, scenic pieces and graphics for film, television, theater and live experiences. Its 60,000-square-foot Queens facility brings modern tools such as 3D printing and CNC machining together with hands-on sculpting, mold-making and blacksmithing, allowing the team to tackle both practical production pieces and elaborate moving creations.RIDGEWOOD, NY
Moontree LetterpressAlong the Delaware River in Bucks County, Moontree Letterpress is an independent printshop where designer and printer Rebecca Kutys hand-prints personalized stationery and other paper goods on antique presses. For over 20 years, the studio has also collaborated with artists, museums, and institutions on special projects that explore the possibilities of letterpress. Its paper-casting work gives cotton-paper scraps a second life as tactile reliefs made with traditional wooden molds.
Typothecary LetterpressIn Lancaster, Typothecary Letterpress combines graphic design with hands-on letterpress printing to make tactile paper pieces, from custom invitations to personalized photo mats. Owner, designer, and printer Megan works directly with clients throughout the process, using both modern and century-old technology in a studio furnished with vintage presses. The studio also opens its craft to groups through workshops and four-hour team-building printing sessions.LANCASTER, PA