Streamline your letterpress workflow with the Blue Press Ink Multi-Function Type Gauge, a versatile tool designed for sorting, measuring, and setting metal type with professional accuracy. Combining multiple functions into a single compact tool, this gauge makes type setup faster, easier, and more precise.

Key Features & Benefits

Notched Gaps for Accurate Measurement:

• One side of the gauge features precision notches to quickly measure and sort type and spacing, reducing errors and speeding up layout preparation.

Pica Scale for Quick Reference:

• The opposite edge includes a Pica scale etched in 6- and 12-point increments, making it simple to measure columns, line lengths, and type height.

• Ideal for letterpress printers, typographers, and layout artists needing reliable, consistent measurements.

Built-In Type High Gauge:

• Ensures all type is at the correct height for optimal printing performance.

• Helps prevent uneven impressions and maintains professional, crisp results across your projects.

Multi-Purpose Design:

• Functions as a type gauge, spacing tool, and ink can opener, reducing the number of tools needed in your studio.

• Compact, durable, and perfect for printshops of all sizes, from hobbyists to professional studios.

Durable Construction:

• Made from high-quality materials, designed to withstand daily use in busy print environments.

• Lightweight yet sturdy, making it easy to carry and use throughout your press setup process.

Why Choose the Blue Press Ink Multi-Function Type Gauge?

• Combines three essential functions in one tool: type measurement, spacing, and type height checking.

• Helps maintain accuracy and consistency in every letterpress project.

• Saves time and space in your studio by reducing the need for multiple tools.

• Ideal for professional printers, educators, and printmaking enthusiasts.

Upgrade your studio with the Blue Press Ink Multi-Function Type Gauge—the all-in-one solution for precision, efficiency, and professional-quality letterpress setup.