Rixing Type Foundry
Taiwan's last Chinese character letterpress preserves the dying art of Chinese character mold making.

šŸ“œ Taiwan's last Chinese character letterpress, preserving the dying art of Chinese character mold making.
šŸ” Manufactures and sells traditional Chinese movable type characters, possibly the last in the world.

Why Go

✨ Explore a unique cultural asset and rare typographic gem.
āš™ļø Witness the traditional process of producing characters with molten lead.
šŸ“š Discover 120,000 different molds and over 10 million lead character pieces.
šŸ›ļø Experience an interactive craft museum and reference library.
šŸ‘Øā€šŸ­ Learn about the dedication of owner Chang Chien-Kuan in preserving this dying art.

Tips

🚶 Not far from Taipei Main Station.
šŸ›ļø A vintage stationery shop opposite is also worth a visit.
šŸ“… Established in 1969, it's a significant historical landmark.

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