TGIF!

Where did summer go?  We’ve been busy bees this month, filling orders, packing and shipping The Parcel and moving into our new digs in Cleveland. This past week we started stocking The Sample Studio, a giant 40′ wall of floor to ceiling paper samples. Aside from a few minor paper cuts, it’s coming along nicely. Stay tuned – we’ll be sharing more on that in a bit.

In the meantime, we answered some questions from creatives like what color options exist in maroon colored cover stock  – here are a few to check out: French Speckletone Wine 100# Cover Smooth, French Construction Paver Red 100# Cover Smooth, Classic Linen Burgundy 80# Cover Linen, Royal Sundance Burgundy 80# & 100# Cover Linen,  Mohawk Carnival Beet 80# Cover Groove & Linen, Mohawk Loop Chili 110# Cover Feltmark & Antique Vellum.

LINKS THAT INSPIRED US THIS WEEK

Well executed simplicity in this identity for Tamarindo by Mexican studio La Tortillería featured on BP&O.

A gorgeous wine label printed using ‘old school’ methods consisting of 2 engraving inks and 2 foils on Neenah Classic Label in Epic Black.

Our favorite Italophile and renowned design Louise Fili was at it again, first with these fab notecards followed by a new book that serves as a  typographic love letter sure to inspire graphic designers everywhere.

Rad time lapse video featuring typographic wall art installation for Jailbreak Brewing Co. by letterer Chris Yoon.

History of an Icon: La Vespa. Only in Italy could an ugly U.S. military motorcycle be the catalyst that led to the creation of a style icon.

Want a paper to instantly convey what your product feels like? Check out the Perennials Catalog featured on Mohawk Via.

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