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Letterpress Business Cards

Letterpress business cards are widely considered to be among the most elegant and attractive business cards in existence today. Letterpress business cards are instantly recognizable by the indentations that are left when the ink is applied to the paper. The letters and logo are literally pressed inwards, which results in a very tactile surface when the cards are handled. You can think of letterpress as being the opposite of raised ink printing. We are happy to offer this service locally in our NYC printing facility.

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Stemming from printing methods that surfaced in the 15th century, this technology has not changed very much over time. Other printing methods such as offset and digital printing have eclipsed letterpress in popularity due to their efficiency and lower operating costs. This decline in popularity has made letterpress business cards a rare sight to behold. The limited supply has also contributed to their appeal, mostly because of their exclusivity.

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Mohawk Eggshell

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Cotton

Lightweight paper.
Great for Embossed and Letterpress printing.
Uncoated and Naturally Textured.
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The Benefits Of Letterpress
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Regardless of the supply or demand, letterpress business cards offer some very unique characteristics that make them an excellent choice for people seeking impressive business cards. One of the most apparent attributes is the soft, textured papers that many people use on their letterpress business cards. In order to get the desired effect of indented lettering, softer papers are typically used. Even though these papers were designed to be soft for the sake of the equipment, the byproduct is a paper that feels really nice in your hand. Outside of letterpress printing, it is rare to see these softer stocks used at all.

Another appeal of letterpress business cards is that it allows for 3-dimensional effects without sacrificing ink color or registration. For example, there are 2 other options for adding dimension to your business cards. The first is raised ink (thermography). Raised ink uses a special power that is melted onto the wet ink and rises when heated. The problem is that it leaves a plastic-like, wet finish, that alters the color slightly. It’s similar to how a piece of cloth looks darker when wet. That is an undesirable side-effect of thermography. The other option is embossing/engraving (not the same but similar). These methods require that the paper be sandwiched between two engraved plates. In either option, registration (alignment) is an issue that has major limitations.

With letterpress, you don’t have to worry about altering the ink color because nothing is going on top of the ink. You also wouldn’t need to worry about proper registration (beyond industry tolerances) because you don’t have to print on a target that will be embossed after you print. So letterpress is a great option for adding dimension without much sacrifice.

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What To Consider When Buying Letterpress Business Cards

There are some limitations with letterpress business cards. The two most apparent ones would be the times and cost. Because these business cards are handmade in our NYC facility, they require an adequate amount of time to produce. We are very rigorous with our quality control process, so we need time to check and recheck our work. That labor also contributes to the cost, which is the second major drawback of letterpress printing. The cost is definitely higher than most other print methods. However, we have worked very hard to be as efficient as possible. As a result, our business cards are considerably less expensive than our competition.

There are many aspects of letterpress business cards that are incredibly appealing. Without seeing these business cards in person, it’s difficult to truly appreciate them. We invite anyone to stop by our NYC store to see samples first hand. It would be our pleasure to sit down with you and provide a free consultation.

Contact us today at 212-406-2905, or email at info@japanprint.com for more information!
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Why Print Letterpress
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You can rely on our years of experience in the printing industry. We have been servicing the New York City area for almost 40 years. We have the knowledge and experience to deliver on your expectations. Our Foil Business Cards are among the very best in the industry. If you are in the NYC area, we welcome you to come and visit us at our office for a free consultation

Contact us today at 212-406-2905, or email at info@japanprint.com for more information!

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Datalyze Analytics
2021-11-03
Incredible quality and attention to detail. They guided me through the design process and advised me with design and material. Will definitely be ordering again.
Aq Globall
Aq Globall
2021-10-07
Thanks for everything! Great service.
Sidney Hardee
Sidney Hardee
2021-09-22
Great service…..Quality work
Miri P
Miri P
2021-08-19
Wonderful experience! From concept to finish there was great communication. Cards came out beautifully.
May Ghadanfar
May Ghadanfar
2021-06-30
I had my business cards printed here, and I have to say, the quality is outstanding! This is the second time i print here and i will continue to come back for any business cards printing needed. I was communicating with Julian, who did an amazing job explaining to me what their services entail and advising me on the best paper and detailing for my needs. 10/10 would recommend!
Stephanie Tartick
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2021-04-14
I recently got a personal project printed at Japan Printing and was helped by Julian. I was hoping to find a print shop that I could continue working with for future projects and Japan Printing is it! The quality of my postcards is top notch, and I never felt like I was bothering Julian with my questions and initial hesitancy. I couldn’t be happier with the whole process and my beautiful art postcards.
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2021-03-22
I worked with Japan Printing to help print a rapid order of a large quantity of brand books. Marcela from Japan Printing was super quick to respond and equally very helpful in ensuring that my order was completed within 2 days! Would highly recommend!
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2021-03-15
Japan Printing & Graphics did an amazing job for my business. As a retail business owner, specializing in the sale of Native American artworks and jewelry, we needed to find a visual identity that elevated and upscaled our brand, but at the same time stay true to the “natural or organic” look Native retail brands can be associated with. We were interested in a particular look; organic textured paper or cardboard, with a copper metallic stamp of our logo. The final products came out great! We ordered business cards, apparel tags, necklace tags, earring tags and other items. One of their representatives, Marcela, did an amazing job explaining the options they had regarding textured papers, colors, metallic finishes, sizes, pricing etc. I think I knew this was the place to work with, when she took out a couple of BOOKS filled with paper samples . Options were almost limitless, but her guidance and expertise on printing service helped us decide quite efficiently and effortlessly. From a branding perspective, Japan Printing is able to deliver what you envision for your business or service. They helped upscale our products, because presentation matters. If you want to impact your customers with your brand, a clear image of who you are and what you stand for is needed, and Japan Printing can definitely help you out.
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Nori Shimizu
2021-02-02
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FAQs
Letterpress Business Cards

Letterpress business cards are instantly recognizable by the indentations that are left when the ink is applied to the paper. The letters and logo are literally pressed inwards, which results in a very tactile surface when the cards are handled. You can think of letterpress as being the opposite of raised ink printing. We are happy to offer this service locally in our NYC printing facility.

Letterpress business cards are widely considered to be among the most elegant and attractive business cards in existence today. Regardless of the supply or demand, letterpress business cards offer some very unique characteristics that make them an excellent choice for people seeking impressive business cards. One of the most apparent attributes is the soft, textured papers that many people use on their letterpress business cards. In order to get the desired effect of indented lettering, softer papers are typically used. Even though these papers were designed to be soft for the sake of the equipment, the byproduct is a paper that feels really nice in your hand. Outside of letterpress printing, it is rare to see these softer stocks used at all.

Letterpress business cards look great with minimalistic and classic designs. We recommend designs with no more than 3 colors and with no backgrounds. Also, designs with thick lines and bold logos will enhance the tactile qualities of our premium letterpress business cards.

Single sided business cards can be 10pt and up. However, to take full advantage of these premium business cards most of them are printed on our 30pt soft cotton paper or our 36pt eggshell textured mohawk superfine paper.

Our letterpress business cards are available on cotton and mohawk superfine eggshell.

Yes, the ink and the paper of these premium business cards are matte.

Yes, however we recommend standard corners as these tend to look better with this printing technique.

The standard turnaround time for letterpress business cards is 10-12 business days. Because these business cards are handmade in our NYC facility, they require an adequate amount of time to produce.

Letterpress printing is available for notecards, invitations and postcards.

We recommend a maximum of 2 colors in order to keep costs affordable. However, letterpress business cards can be ordered with up to 4 colors.

Toggle CoOther printing methods such as offset and digital printing have eclipsed letterpress in popularity due to their efficiency and lower operating costs. This decline in popularity has made letterpress business cards a rare sight to behold. The limited supply has also contributed to their appeal, mostly because of their exclusivity. This makes them ideal for high end luxury businesses.

If you didn’t find the answer to your question, please feel free to email us at info@japanprint.com

To order a free sample pack please email us at freesamplepack@japanprint.com
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