Creating the 26th Edition of the Speedball Textbook
Jul 07 2026 |
00:28:04
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Creating the 26th Edition of the Speedball Textbook
Jul 07 2026 • 00:28:04
In this episode, Laura sits down with Carl Rohrs, the editor of the 26th edition of the Speedball Textbook, for an exploration into the history of cal...
Series 6 Trailer: A Library of Letters
Jun 30 2026 • 00:05:26
Our podcast producer, Heidi Cullip, introduces the next series of The Life of Letters with host Laura Edralin. They explore this series' theme, and di...
The Art of Tattooing Script: Where Calligraphy Meets Skin
Apr 21 2026 • 00:37:24
In this conversation, Kalo, a calligraphy instructor and tattoo artist, shares her journey from being influenced by her father's calligraphy to establ...
Exploring Etymology: The Origins of Words
Apr 14 2026 • 00:38:55
In this engaging conversation, Laura Edralin speaks with Richard Manning, founder of wordsecrets.org, about the fascinating world of etymology and the...
Creating Alphabets and Protest Signs with Chris Campe
Apr 07 2026 • 00:53:07
In this conversation, Laura Edralin interviews Chris Campe, a designer and writer based in Hamburg, Germany, who specialises in lettering and visual c...
Written in Faith: Calligraphy, Kindness, and Community
Mar 31 2026 • 00:31:30
In this conversation, Laura Edralin speaks with Angenise Rawls, a talented calligrapher and artist, about her journey into the world of calligraphy, t...
Redesigning the Streets of London
Mar 24 2026 • 00:38:19
In this conversation, Toshi Omagari, a typeface designer, shares his journey into typography, discussing key projects such as the City of London stree...
How The Art of Printing Letters Has Changed
Mar 17 2026 • 00:51:16
In this episode, Laura Edralin speaks with Kate Fishenden and Jonathan Mercer from Starch Green Studio about their creative journey, the tools they us...
Reviving the Art of Shorthand
Mar 10 2026 • 00:41:25
In this episode, Laura Edralin speaks with Devon, the creator of the Learn Gregg Shorthand project. They discuss the history and importance of shortha...
Understanding the DNA of Letters (and making it a career) with Martina Flor
Mar 03 2026 • 00:40:15
In this conversation, Martina Flor shares her inspiring journey from a graphic designer to an award-winning lettering artist. She discusses the import...
