What's a Letterpress Print?

Letterpress printing is a technique of relief printing. Using a printing press, the process allows many copies to be produced by repeated direct impression of an inked, raised surface against sheets or a continuous roll of paper.

What is letterpress print?

Traditional letterpress uses metal and wood moveable type and metal blocks. Since most of our prints are custom design or lettering, we usually print from a polymer plate. We can print on just about any paper stock, but usually use special cotton-based paper that really takes a deep impression.

What is the difference between screen print and letterpress?

It produces a quality image and is the least expensive method available for high-volume printing but will be sub-standard compared to letterpress. Screen printing uses mesh to transfer printed ink to the top of the material except in the areas where a stencil design obstructs the ink transfer.