Letterpress

Letterpress is one of the oldest printing techniques and the contents printed by it are touchable because of its means of printing. It inks the raised letters or images and manually presses it onto the paper to therefore leave an impression. This kind of printing technique has already been replaced by more modern and efficient printing methods like offset or digital printing in commercial printing. However, due to its unique texture that can both be seen and felt, this kind of techniques still applied for special purposes, such as fine invitations for special events and limited-edition printings..

Letterpress Printing FAQ

How long does it take to complete a letterpress job?

Production usually takes 5-10 days due to manual setup and printing, and each color requires a separate plate and press pass which also requires additional time to complete.

Is letterpress environmentally friendly?

It can be used when using soy-based inks and cotton papers as material, and it also uses minimal electricity in comparing to digital or offset machines.

Can letterpress handle multi-color jobs efficiently?

Not very efficient, which because each color requires its own custom plate and individual run through the press. This makes multi-color jobs needs more time and cost to complete, which is why letterpress is typically used for one or two-color designs.