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The Doves Press was a private press renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship. It produced some of the most beautiful books of its time using its unique typeface, the Doves Type. The partnership between its founders, T.J. Cobden-Sanderson and Emery Walker, once united by their shared vision, ultimately unravelled into a bitter feud that culminated in one of the most dramatic acts in typographic history: the deliberate destruction of the Doves Type. For nearly a century, this legendary typeface was thought to be lost forever, buried in the depths of the River Thames—until a remarkable rediscovery in the 21st century brought it back to light. 

The importance of well-crafted imagery in tattoo artistry, graphic design, and illustration is undisputed. However, a critical component that often gets overlooked by even the most skilled artists is typography and lettering. Discover why a lack of focus on typography and lettering might be holding back your work from being the best it could be.