Category: Press and typeface identification
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Craftsman 3x5?

Just bought a press and thought it was a Sigwalt #10 until I looked at it a little closer when I got it and realized it was not a Sigwalt. I think it might be a Craftsman 3x5 but not 100% sure since I can’t find any information about Craftsman. Can anyone help identify my little press?

Thanks,

Michelle

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  • oprion
  • on 15 Aug 13 (15:55)
  • Updated 15 Aug 13 (18:03)

It looks like “Supreme” by Craftsmen Machinery Co.
I think they made and sold them around 1950’s

http://excelsiorpress.org/forsale/Craftsmen/CMC_catalog_imperial.jpg

http://excelsiorpress.org/CraftsmenPresses/

Presses that look similar but lack the signature handle:

Caxton (Curtis & Mitchell)
Caxtonette (Curtis & Mitchell)
Chicago (Sigwalt)
Hobby (Craftsmen Machinery)
Golding Official Junior (Golding & Co)

Thank you Oprion the handle is what kept throwing me off.