Tandem Felix Letterpress-Chicago, IL

Tandem Felix Letterpress is run by husband and wife team Jamiel Dado and Liz Isakson-Dado out of the Lacuna Artist Lofts in the Pilsen neighborhood. The Lacuna Artist Lofts as a building is spectacular, and filled with paintings, sculptures, handcrafted neon signs, a plethora of small businesses ranging from small tech start ups to a beauty salon and of course Tandem Felix Letterpress. They have a large Chandler and Price, a decent sized proof press and a massive collection of vintage wood type. Tandem Felix does live printing events, teaches classes, and works with clients and teachers them how to print their own project from business cards to wedding invitations. They also have a studio project where they bring in musicians and produce a live record in studio and then create a print and packaging for the EP. Super rad! Liz and Jamiel are enthusiastic about the history of letterpress and teaching others about the great art form. Tandem Felix often participates in live events where they actually print a portable press with them and print up products for a live audience. The studio is working with a lot of unique ideas that sets itself apart from the print studio norm which i think is one of the main reasons they have been so successful! Be sure to look for TFL later this month in their new location surrounded by glass walls on the second floor of the Lacuna Artist Lofts.

http://www.tandemfelixletterpress.com