Letterpress Printing in NYC
Classic Letterpress Printing on Beautiful Paper
Create printed pieces with a distinctive, tactile quality through letterpress printing at City Papery in New York City.
Letterpress is a traditional printing technique known for its depth, texture, and elegant appearance. It is especially well suited for wedding invitations, stationery, business cards, announcements, and other projects where the feel of the printed piece is just as important as the design.
At City Papery, we combine letterpress printing with our selection of premium and specialty papers to help create printed pieces that are both visually beautiful and memorable.
Located at 28 West 38th Street in Manhattan, City Papery's printing department can help you select the right paper and printing technique for your project.
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What Is Letterpress Printing?
Letterpress is a traditional printing process in which a design is transferred onto paper using a printing plate.
The process can create a distinctive tactile effect, giving the finished piece a sense of depth and craftsmanship.
Letterpress is particularly attractive for designs with:
- Typography
- Monograms
- Logos
- Line artwork
- Simple illustrations
- Decorative borders
- Invitations
- Stationery
The result is a printed piece that has a character and physical presence that customers can see and feel.
What Can We Create with Letterpress?
Letterpress can be used for many personal, business, and event projects.
Wedding & Event Printing
- Wedding invitations
- Save-the-date cards
- RSVP cards
- Wedding menus
- Programs
- Place cards
- Escort cards
- Table numbers
- Event announcements
Business Printing
- Business cards
- Letterhead
- Business stationery
- Envelopes
- Corporate announcements
- Specialty marketing materials
Personal Stationery
- Personalized stationery
- Note cards
- Correspondence cards
- Thank-you cards
- Announcements
- Greeting cards
Letterpress on Specialty Paper
One of the advantages of working with City Papery is the ability to select from a wide range of premium papers.
The paper you choose can have a significant effect on the appearance and feel of a letterpress project.
Our team can help you consider:
- Paper weight
- Paper color
- Texture
- Surface finish
- Paper size
- Design
- Printing requirements
City Papery carries premium papers in a variety of colors, weights, textures, and finishes.
Letterpress for Wedding Invitations
Letterpress is particularly popular for wedding invitations because of its elegant, tactile appearance.
A letterpress invitation can be coordinated with:
- Specialty paper
- Matching envelopes
- Foil stamping
- Embossing
- Custom envelope printing
- RSVP cards
- Menus
- Day-of wedding stationery
City Papery's printing department offers wedding invitation printing and personalized envelope options.
Why Choose City Papery for Letterpress?
Specialty Paper Selection
Explore premium papers in different colors, weights, and finishes.
Personal Assistance
Our team can help you choose the appropriate paper and printing process.
Multiple Printing Techniques
If letterpress isn't the best option for your design, we can also discuss digital printing, foil stamping, white ink printing, thermography, and embossing.
Manhattan Location
Visit City Papery at 28 West 38th Street in New York City to see and feel paper options in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is letterpress good for wedding invitations?
Yes. Letterpress is especially well suited to wedding invitations, stationery, and other formal event pieces.
Does letterpress work on specialty paper?
Paper selection is an important part of a successful letterpress project. Our team can help determine which papers are appropriate for your design.
Can letterpress be combined with foil stamping?
Depending on the project, multiple printing and finishing techniques may be combined. Contact our printing department to discuss your project.
Can I provide my own design?
Yes. If you already have artwork, our printing department can review the file and discuss the appropriate printing specifications.
How do I get a letterpress printing quote?
Contact the printing department at print@citypapery.com or (212) 463-7035, or visit City Papery in Manhattan.
Start Your Letterpress Project
Have a wedding invitation, stationery project, business card, or other printed piece in mind?
Visit City Papery or contact our printing department to discuss your paper, design, quantity, and printing requirements.
City Papery
28 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
Printing Department: print@citypapery.com
Phone: (212) 463-7035
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