Le typographe

Châtelain

Brussels-based workshop-boutique combining typographic tradition and contemporary design. Prints on Heidelberg presses with 800 type cases, creating artisanal luxury stationery.

A Reinvented Typographic Heritage

Founded in 2009 by Cédric Chauvelot, Le Typographe perpetuates the centuries-old art of printing while propelling it into modernity. This Brussels workshop-boutique stands out for its mastery of traditional techniques applied to contemporary aesthetics.

Artisanal Expertise

Use of movable lead and wooden type
Printing on authentic Heidelberg presses
800 type cases available
Entirely manufactured on-site

Exceptional Products

Complete range of high-end stationery
Notebooks, folders, pencils, calendars, notepads
Unique cards and envelopes
Custom printing service

Innovation and Design

Successful marriage of ancestral techniques and current design
Special attention to material quality
Refined and functional aesthetics

A Space Dedicated to Typographic Art

Le Typographe's premises offer complete immersion in the world of artisanal printing:

Carefully arranged boutique
Visible typographic workshop
Crafting, packaging, and storage area

This unique configuration allows visitors to appreciate each step of the creation process, from lead type to finished product.

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