The Art of Letterpress

The Art of Letterpress is a traditional printing process where individual metal or wooden type, or carved blocks, are arranged to form words and images on a press. Ink is applied to these raised surfaces, then pressed onto paper to create crisp, tactile prints with a distinctive depth and texture. This craftsmanship emphasizes manual design and attention to detail, producing highly crafted, often artisanal prints. Once a dominant printing method, letterpress now is appreciated for its aesthetic quality, historical significance, and the skill required to produce unique, high-quality printed materials.