06.01.74
Martin Thönen, Atelier TypoPresse + Holzschnittatelier, Bern + Schmitten, Switzerland
FAG Swiss Proof 52
Martin Thönen on the FAG Swiss Proof 52 ‹I bought this press new in 1973. The Swiss Proof 52 is situatet at my wood cut studio in Bern, Switzerland.
I use my presses to print wood cuts, wood cut calendars, wood cut cards, artists books, artists portfolios, wood cut catalogs, invitationcards and posters for exhibitions.›
The Swiss Proof 52 at my wood cut studio in Bern, Switzerland, 2012
This is machine number 74 of the first serie.
About this press
Serial number
Built/delivered in:
1973
Originally delivered to
Holzschnittatelier, Martin Thönen, Bern
With current holder since
1973
Equipped with
ME / Two speed power driven inking system with ink drum. Normal speed for printing. Acceleration for ink distribution and wash-up.
BRO / Cylinder sheet brush, adjustable, clears cylinder automatically as grippers pass to release sheet.
LAR / Automatic wash up device incorporated in special drawer, lever operated ductor blade.
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Other presses at this studio
About Martin Thönen, Atelier TypoPresse + Holzschnittatelier
Martin Thönen is a skilled typesetter. He did his education at «Schule für Gestaltung» in Bern, Vevey, Geneva and Essen. He graduated at «Technikerschule für die Druckindustrie» in Bern. Since 1965 he is working with woodcuts on his own printing presses.