Category: Press and typeface identification
Later topic: Identifying an old typeface
Earlier topic: Looking For Help Identifying Typeface

Chicago 11

I got this small tabletop letterpress from an estate sale and wanted to check with the experts to see if it was missing anything. From my internet sleuthing, I am fairly positive it is a Sigwalt Chicago 11. I oiled it and did some general maintenance but I am an absolute newbie to letterpress.
I know the rollers are in rough shape but other than that did I miss anything else? Also any clue on how to add new rubber to rollers or source?

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  • inky
  • on 23 Nov 20 (18:45)

Ramco Rollers in San Dumas, CA.
Nice people. Good rollers. Call them.

it is a Sigwalt Chicago 11
looks complete
all new rollers in stock
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