Hoban Cards The Art and Craft of Letterpress Printing From the Heart of Chehalis Washington

In this episode we are joined by Evan Calkins proprietor of Hoban Cards in Chehalis Washington.Hoban Cards is a small letterpress company that specializes in thoughtfully designed printed business cards & stationery. What started out as a hobby has grown into a business that has three antique  letter presses  and is selling beautiful and memorable business cards all across the U.S.Evan shares stories about his journey as a printer and provides us with inspiration his company name.  Can you guess the inspiration? Take a look at the example cards on their website and see if you can find the pop culture references hidden in plane sight. When Evan is not designing and printing cards he and his family enjoy exploring the region in their Westfalia.  He also has handmade wooden kayak that looks amazing.In our busy digital age there is something warm, welcoming, and dare I say calming about a hand fed business or calling card that makes bold statement.  I cannot wait for my new cards to arrive.  There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExploringWash)