Two Formats, One Vision: Custom Typography Specimen for Eliza

When third-year design student Eliza Rogers needed her typography specimen printed to a professional standard, her lecturer pointed her straight to us. Titled ‘Twenty Typefaces That Changed the World’, Eliza’s project showcased not only design history but her own capability to think, curate and execute at a high level. She wanted the final print to reflect that same polish — and we delivered.

Two-Part Print That Worked in Tandem

This project was split into two complementary pieces: a larger 200 x 290mm perfect bound book, and a smaller A5 saddle-stapled booklet, designed to sit neatly inside. The larger document included a die-cut slit and pocket on the inside front cover — built to house the smaller booklet. Clean, intentional, and user-focused.

We ran the job on our Ricoh C9100 digital press, choosing Advance Laser stock for its smooth finish and sharp print quality — 300gsm for covers and 120gsm internally.

Custom Finish, Student Budget

Eliza took it one step further and laser-cut the A5 booklet cover herself. A smart move that gave the piece an edge — literally — while keeping production costs student-friendly. We handled the rest: precise trimming, staple stitching, and the perfect binding (completed by Andrew at Book Binding Etc) for a finish that looked anything but DIY.

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Specifications

Finished size:
200 x 290mm & A5 148 x 210mm

Stock:
300gsm & 120gsm Advance Laser

Colours:
CMYK throughout.

Finishing:
Saddle staple A5 booklet which Eliza laser cut cover design in advance. Larger document perfect bound by Andrew at Book Binding Etc.

Custom bound typography specimen booklet printing for Eliza Rogers in Wellington, featuring laser-cut A5 insert and digital CMYK print.
Custom bound typography specimen booklet printing for Eliza Rogers in Wellington, featuring laser-cut A5 insert and digital CMYK print.
Custom bound typography specimen booklet printing for Eliza Rogers in Wellington, featuring laser-cut A5 insert and digital CMYK print.
Custom bound typography specimen booklet printing for Eliza Rogers in Wellington, featuring laser-cut A5 insert and digital CMYK print.
Custom bound typography specimen booklet printing for Eliza Rogers in Wellington, featuring laser-cut A5 insert and digital CMYK print.
Custom bound typography specimen booklet printing for Eliza Rogers in Wellington, featuring laser-cut A5 insert and digital CMYK print.
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