Letterpress

While the digitization of print has intensified the speed and accuracy of printing, many printing companies have instead been using antique, analog letterpress technology to create stylized, unique objects.

"Letterpress Printing is a relief printing process in which a raised image is inked to produce an impression; the impression is then transferred by placing paper against image and applying pressure.

Since each piece is created individually, slight variations in color and registration are possible" (Moontree Letterpress).

Check out this video about letterpress:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv69kB_e9KY

Here are some other lovely letterpress examples:

http://www.moontreearts.com/callidus.jpg

http://www.moontreearts.com/bonnybilly.jpg

http://www.moontreearts.com/8.jpg

http://www.moontreearts.com/c7.jpg

Moontree Letterpress
Briar Press Community
Greenwich Letterpress