DESIGN AND LETTERPRESS STUDIO

R-N-R Showprint is a collaborative letterpress and graphic design studio based in Corpus Christi, TX whose principal designers and printers are Ivanete Blanco and David Shields. From the sticky smacking sound of the ink hitting the paper to the feel of the smooth shopworn faces of the wood blocks, they find the physical experience of letterpress to be a powerful counterbalance to long hours spent in front of a computer. While their point of departure is the traditional show print utilizing historic metal and wood type, they regularly incorporate custom plates created from traditional linocuts and non-traditional materials. Most of their work to this point has been in support of non-profit clients or simply good causes. In 2014, they began assembling a series of letterpress prints that reflect their interest in music, culture, and social issues.