Letterpress printing today continues to excite with the most readable, elegant text available as 3-dimensional letters or a relief plate is pressed into a lush, high quality cotton paper. With the commonality of computers we must not forget the origins of letters originally drawn by a scribe, cut and cast one at a time, hand set, and locked up to go to press. Unique, elegant letterpress adds a dimension of awe and chic to announcements, business brands, and specialized gifts.
At Intima Press Letterpress Designs we honor the labor and elegance of over 500 years of history, and print each design with the greatest care and attention to detail. All the letterpress work at the Press is meticulously printed one at a time to create beautiful impressions. Our designs are a union of art historical traditions and modern sensibilities. With a selection of wood and metal foundry type, we keep the tradition of hand setting alive, though much of our printing is done from digital design files and translated onto a plate. Our vintage press renders beautiful impressions of type and images.
Fine binding is also a high craft and labor intensive process which can be customized for your special event, book of poems, or artist’s book project. The structure should mesh with the concept of the piece: accordion, pamphlet, multiple signatures; hard cover with silk book cloth or soft handmade rag paper wrappings. We provide the finest hand work with lovely high quality archival materials. Inquire about consults for your specific project.
