Letterpress Printing

The oldest form of printing, in letterpress printing ink is applied to the raised portions of a metal or hard plastic plate which is then pressed on the paper or other substrate. It is a type of relief printing.

Mostly replaced by offset printing and other processes, letterpress printing is still used for some newspapers, books, and limited edition prints. Letterpress printing may also be used for producing small quantities of business cards, letterhead, posters, and some forms.

The practice of letterpress printing is kept alive by both hobbiests and small letterpress shops. It can provide a unique, high-quality alternative for your print projects.