Printing with Letterpress

Letterpress printing is a relief printing process that has been in use since the 15^th century.  In fact, letterpress printing was the primary way to print until offset printing was developed in the twentieth century.   The process starts by locking movable type or plates into the bed of a press.  The type or plates are then inked and pressed against paper.  The pressing of the plates into the paper makes an impression on the paper and gives the invitation a three-dimensional appearance.



Photo Credit: Mahalie Stackpole

  Advantages:
- Creates crisp lines and bold images

- Printed with high-pigment-level ink making images sharp

craftmanship

Disadvantages:

- More time consuming to print, resulting in higher cost

- Photographs are difficult and expensive to print

 



The result is a beautiful, elegant invitation. 
Above is one of our very own letterpress invitations.