Shoal Creek Press

05/13/2026

Dabbling in typewriters after finding an Oliver No. 9 at our museum and working on refurb. Somehow I got in a rabbit hole and discovered the "Linowriter Typewriter." I'd never seen an Oliver a month ago. Now I see this! Thank you, interwebs.

Buckner Lino Typewriter. Smith Premier Linowriter. Buckner Lino Typewriter Company. Oakland, Berkley, California. Homer Guy Hays Buckner.

04/16/2026

This is my first working IBM Model D Executive (1971). It's a heavy beast. Look at that typeface! I love it.

IBM Model D Executive - First drive

03/12/2026

My grandson was actually impressed with something in the shop. Not for the same reason as me, but I'll take it.

03/07/2026

Sadly, I don't get to print often. But I surely do appreciate the Nolan Proof Press for proofing these cuts dropped off by a friend. Shannon Parker gifted the press last year. I'm still learning inking and height adjustment techniques, particularly with unmounted cuts..

01/30/2026

I like to use this page as ready-reference on printing. Here's a great article featuring and

David Seat has fixed typesetting machines and presses for 50 years. He travels the country, making antiques turn out smooth text. Here’s how he does it.

01/08/2026

I can't wait to get Clifford to my shop in Arab! I want EVERYONE to come see him in action!

Courtesy of Archives.org https://archive.org/details/FarewellEtaoinShrdluYou all might also find this one interesting as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

12/30/2025

Look at Jared setting type in Salzburg, Mozart's least favorite city in the world. Looks good to me.