A NEW-SCHOOL LETTERPRESS SHOP

estd. 2013

Here at The Aesthetic Union, we’re more than just a print shop producing beautifully printed goods and artwork. Located in Mission Creek, we provide a physical space for folks to learn about and interact with letterpress printing in an increasingly digital world.

We’ve made it our responsibility to steward the craft of letterpress and provide access and resources for creation and. With hands-on workshops, studio rentals, and community events, we empower individuals to transform their ideas into tangible works of art.

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    Our shop doubles as a stationery store where you can get some of our favorite writing & drawing supplies as well as art prints and paper goods printed here.

  • LOCATED

    555 Alabama Street, Ste E
    San Francisco, CA, 94110
    United States

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  • HOURS

    Mon-Tue: Appt. Only
    Wed-Fri: 10-4
    Sat-Sun: 10-3

  • CONTACT

    info@theaestheticunion.com

    @theaestheticunion

    (415) 779-5216

OUR Printing presses

c. 1962

Vandercook universal i

Initially designed to make proofs of lead type or other relief based plates before they were used for final runs.

Nowadays we use it to print wood type posters, teach workshops and we rent it out.

c. 1931

Vandercook 219 Old Style

Our other proving press, and our oldest peice of equipment. Use primarily for printing artwork larger than 13"x19" and 18"x24" or smaller.

OUR PRESS PEOPLE

THE OWNER

KATYA KISIN

Katya is the platemaking, production managing, graphic designer, and owner here at The Aesthetic Union. She felt rescued by the shop when she initially started as a platemaker and is honored to be keeping it alive, creating, and thriving for years to come.

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THE PRESS OPERATOR

WILLIAM WHITE

William moved to the SF Bay Area in 1986 and has been involved in the commercial printing trade as a press operator ever since. Much of his time was spent producing wine & spirit labels in the Napa Valley. He is also a professional watchmaker, an amateur photographer and an avid musician.

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