A traditional printing method that presses raised, inked type or plates into the paper, often leaving a tactile impression; today prized for premium stationery.
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In plain words
- old-style printing that presses letters into thick paper
Don't confuse with…
- embossingLetterpress presses inked type into the paper; embossing raises an inkless shape out of the paper.
Categories
- Print & production