About Us:

At Moore Wood Type, we’re dedicated to both preservation and reimagining the timeless craft of letterpress printing. Our mission is to create high-quality wood type from end grain sugar maple slabs that honor the legacy of historic printing while meeting the needs of today’s printers and designers.

Founder Scott Moore brings decades of hands-on experience to the craft. He learned the traditional method of making type-high slabs from Norb Brylski, a longtime craftsman at Hamilton Wood Type. Scott combined that hard-earned knowledge with his background in woodworking and his years as a shop class teacher. In 2009, Scott began making and selling wood type. What began with a pantograph and a passion for teaching has evolved over time. Scott now uses laser technology to produce both historically accurate and original designs, bridging the past and the present.

In 2025, Scott welcomed his first apprentice, Brea Frey, opening a new chapter in the Moore Wood Type story. Their collaboration continues the centuries-old tradition of passing down knowledge and cultivating community in the world of letterpress.

Our collections reflect a love of detail and design. From bold catchwords and ornate ornaments to intricate borders, stars, and decorative dashes, each piece is made with care. We believe the challenges faced by early printers still spark creative solutions today. Our work is shaped by history, but not stuck in it.

Our Core Principles:

Accuracy. Craft. Community.

Whether you’ve been printing for decades or are just getting started, we’re here to support your process. We see this work as collaborative, and we’re proud to be part of a generous, curious community of artists, educators, printers, and type lovers.

At Moore Wood Type, we celebrate traditional craftsmanship while embracing the tools of the modern era. We hope to keep this vibrant tradition alive for years to come by honoring what came before, and helping to carve what comes next.