Meet whose behind LABPRINT

Hey 👋 I’m Jill! Printer and creative behind labprint!

Beautiful print begins with thoughtful design.

 I'm originally a graphic designer, having studied Graphic design at NUA. Typography has always been at the heart of my work. I've long been fascinated by the relationship between letterforms, composition, and the way great design communicates with quiet confidence.

Over time, I found myself searching for something beyond the screen—a slower, more tactile way of creating. I wanted to work with real ink, beautiful paper stocks, and traditional print techniques that celebrate craftsmanship. Letterpress brought all of those things together. I have now acquired four letter pressing machines.

Using time-honoured printing techniques, I create bespoke stationery and printed pieces that celebrate the beauty of impression, texture, and exceptional materials. Every project is carefully considered, from the choice of type and layout to the paper stock and the final press run.

In a world of instant, disposable print, letterpress offers something different. It invites people to pause, to feel, and to appreciate the details. Each piece is designed with intention and printed by hand, creating timeless work that is made to be kept.

Letter pressing is a process that involves a lot of time, labour and love. I primary use traditional hand fed lead letters and continue to collect typefaces, as well as creating bespoke designs for polymer plates.

Meet the press

Since falling in love with letter pressing, I've acquired four letter pressing machines. But my main press is a 1920’s TC Thompson & Son Gem Nº. Originally from Manchester, this press is a hand-fed platen press, meaning it requires manual feeding of the paper and is treadle-operated, using a foot pedal for power. This press now resides in my small home studio, surrounded by lead type, ink and an endless stack of projects.

Why ‘LABPRINT’

Meet Barney, a Labrador retriever, hence the ‘lab’ element of our name. Who is always by my side and in the studio. He’s was with me every step of the way, not only in terms of my journey as a printer but in every step of life. This good boy was with me throughout all my twenties, seen me fail and succeed and has been a part of every major event in my life, including walking me down the isle.

My Barney sadly passed away Nov 2025.