Who had tried or made something like this printing stamp before?
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftypeholder.blogspot.hk
Pretty neat and elegant. The printing result might not be as repeatable and durable as that of a proper letter press, but it surely wins on mobility.
But I have doubt on how well the lead type can be locked without proper quoins but two thumb screws.
Attached images are taken from their blog. http://typeholder.blogspot.com
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Looks like a modern version of a bookbinders type holder for stamping book covers and spines.
Bob
AdLib snap , Wouldnt want to use it that way though ,handle!!!! Too damned hot..
Peter, you’re right — but it sure looks like a bookbinder’s pallet. Maybe for cold stamping, or ink imprinting on bindings?
Bob
They have a wooden handle version. I envy their selling price above 18000yen. But it’s hand crafted it a metal workshop though.