Small bust of Gutenberg with base

Typing errors happen – yet with this letter of indulgence, issued at the Gutenberg Museum in the name of Johannes Gutenberg himself, you now have the chance to redeem at least this minor sin! It gives you seven years, seven months and seven days of atonement – a real bargai. The print is letterpress printed on handmade paper at the Gutenberg Museum. Format: ca. 29 x 42 cm. German edition.

Our printer's type is cast from a modern, lead-free alloy and thus suitable for children and teenagers. With an ink pad or ink it can be used to print letters onto any standard paper. The entire alphabet is available in Times.Height: ca. 9 mm

From widows to blacks: the language of printers and compositors Our card games explains the traditional lingo of the graphic arts, complete with caricatures by Klaus Wilinski. This is an eye-opener for all those who want to brush up on their general knowledge – and a walkover for those who know all the answers!Die Bleilaus. Der Schwarze Peter der Druckkunst. 38 playing cards. Gutenberg-Shop 2018. German edition

The orphan Martin comes to Johannes Gutenberg’s workshop as an apprentice to work under top-secret conditions on the invention of the book printing process. But soon things are stolen from the workshop which pose great danger to the business. When Martin becomes a suspect of this theft himself, he decides to try to find the real thieves. Can the neighbour’s daughter Klara help him? Or is she working with the thieves?This thrilling story about Martin and Klara leads the reader directly into Gutenberg’s 15th century workshop where the printing press invention was made that changed the world. Regine Koelpin and Gitta Edelmann. Johannes Gutenberg und die verschwundenen Lettern. A historic Children’s Mystery. Paperback, 240 pages. Illustrated by Juno Sommer. Gutenberg Foundation 2019. German edition

The Gutenberg charity shop has proved an invaluable aid to museum funding for over 20 years. Each article sold includes a donation which we pass on to the Gutenberg Museum. The shop is chiefly run by volunteers which helps us to keep costs down. You may also make a donation without buying anything.

We stock a traditional dip fountain pen holder for writing or calligraphy nibs in natural coloured or marbled solid wood, oiled or varnished. A (replaceable) student’s nib is included.

This inexpensive yet high-quality ink from Lindau is suitable for plunger refill pens. We especially recommend it for use in school. It is available in black, blue, red, turquoise and violet.