The Echidna Zine
The Echidna Zine is an ode to the echidna, an egg-laying mammal. The zine was published by Seoul-based creative studio and artist Hyper Pension in March 2026.
One of the most notable aspects of the zine is that it was produced using a range of techniques, including rubber stamping, manuscript, and cyanotype. The zine was produced in a limited edition of 30 copies and was first presented at the art book/zine fair OFFCUT SEOUL 2026.
“Happy Echidna Sanctuary” on the title page is set in P22 Operina, enriched by its lavish ornamental alternate glyphs. The alternate glyphs in Operina are sometimes seven to eight times wider or taller than the lowercase letters, giving the setting an exceptionally decorative character. They bring a sense of abundance, elegance, and playfulness to the page.
The title page was printed on Sheepskin paper (140 g/m²) by Doosung Paper, a contemporary reinterpretation of parchment. The rubber-stamped yellow tag is also typeset in Operina.
The widest page is a manuscript, created with brush and ink. The title “Echidna” at the top of the page is based on Geographica Script. On the two body-text pages printed on Munken Print Cream, SM3태고딕 and SM3견출고딕 from Jikji Soft are paired with Tuplet, which is set in all caps.
Manuscript / Ink and brush / 210×297 mm
Cyanotype (blueprint) / 127×178 mm
Print on Sheepskin paper / 90×90 mm
Print on Munken Print Cream / 100×270 mm
Rubber-stamped / 100×20 mm
