Anagram Press LLC

Anagram Press is the in-house brand for Chandler O'Leary's illustration, lettering, and letterpress printing work, established in 2004. The business creates personal art products like stationery, gift items, and hand-printed artist books under this name. The name references the typesetting process where movable type is set by hand, similar to solving an anagram puzzle.

Shipping options are currently temporarily limited to local pickup only. The website explicitly states this limitation and apologizes for the inconvenience to customers. This affects how orders are fulfilled at this time.

The business offers a wide variety of products including the 50 States Series, Mount Rainier Series, and Portland series. Other available items include cards, stationery, stickers, sketchbook prints, books, and holiday items. The online shop lists over 300 individual products across these categories.

Chandler O'Leary has been illustrating and lettering since 2004, making the business over two decades old. The founder started in the book arts world and has built a stable of several hundred products. The team structure consists of just the founder operating as a solo business.

The business is located in Tacoma, Washington, with a physical address at 2911 N 27Th St. For mail, they use a P.O. Box 7443 in Tacoma, WA 98417. The contact phone number is 2533108770.

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the prints, noting they are impeccable and flawless. Many customers highlight the vibrant colors and the fact that prints come out exactly as requested. Attention to detail and prompt delivery are also frequently mentioned positive themes.

The ordering process is described by customers as simple, straightforward, and easy to navigate. The delivery is noted as prompt, and the turnaround time is considered quick. The website is also cited as being easy to use.

The business accepts editorial commissions, commercial work, and licensing. They also take private commissions for organizations and small businesses on seldom occasions. However, they are almost always booked for ongoing commercial projects.

Wholesale orders can be placed through faire.com using a direct link provided on the contact page. A wholesale catalog is available for download for those interested in carrying the products. Retailers can find more information through these dedicated wholesale resources.

The business is associated with the Dead Feminists, a two-woman collaborative poster series. Other side projects include Drawn the Road Again, an illustrated travel blog. These projects operate alongside the main Anagram Press brand.

Some reviewers mention that customer support is professional, helpful, and responsive. The staff is described as friendly, and inquiries are responded to promptly. The overall customer service experience is rated as excellent by multiple users.

The Trustburn rating is 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews. The reviews range from 3 to 5 stars, with the majority being 5-star ratings. The most recent review was posted in November 2023.

Some users on Reddit have asked about the Darkglass Anagram Press expression pedal and its compatibility with HX Stomp. This pedal is designed for bass players to control effects with smooth, linear response. It is engineered for seamless integration with modern pedalboards.

The business is described as suitable for those needing high-quality printing services, editorial commissions, and licensing. It caters to students, artists looking for advice, and individuals wanting a brain-picking session. The founder views the inbox with a triage nurse's eye due to high email volume.

The founder mentions that balancing ongoing commercial projects with personal work means they are almost always booked. Last-minute timelines are rare, and even tempting opportunities are turned down to maintain balance. This is a stated limitation for new projects.