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Ri Xing Type Foundry

Taipei City

4.5 (1.3k) Type Foundry
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Established in 1969, Ri Xing Type Foundry in Taipei is celebrated as the world's last foundry producing Traditional Chinese movable lead type. Visitors can explore rows of intricate lead character molds, view vintage printing machinery in the basement, and assemble custom character stamps for personal logos and unique cultural gifts.

Commenters are highly enthusiastic about the foundry, frequently adding it to their Taiwan travel bucket lists and praising the importance of preserving this historical craft. Many express excitement over the cute customizable stamp designs and casing options, while also inquiring about pricing and mold purchasing.

  • Assemble customized lead or wooden character stamps as personalized gifts.
  • Explore the basement to see preserved vintage printing machinery.
  • Wander the rows of intricate lead molds to find specific Traditional Chinese characters.
  • Inquire on site regarding specific casing options and mold purchase pricing.

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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed

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