Society of Calligraphers Tee | Actual Source | GROUNDFLOOR

Society of Calligraphers Tee by Actual Source Books Society of Calligraphers Tee is inspired by a 1919 satirical pamphlet by W.A. Dwiggins and L.B. Siegfried that critiqued book design standards. The Society of Calligraphers’ fictional investigation examined books published since 1910 and concluded that “ALL BOOKS OF THE PRESENT DAY ARE BADLY MADE.” Designed by Actual Source, the shirt translates that witty commentary on craft and attention to detail into a wearable graphic. Vintage chart artwork gives the piece the visual character of an archival document while keeping the reference direct and playful. Made in the USA from 100% cotton with a premium 6.5 oz garment-dyed finish, the T-shirt has a substantial everyday weight. It features a one-color screen print and is designed to fit true to size. Society of Calligraphers Tee is made for readers, designers, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of publishing, typography, bookmaking, and independent graphic culture.