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250 Mill Street
Taylors, SC, 29687
United States

864-252-4030

Sofia Invitations and Prints brings you custom designed laser cut, letterpress, and flat printed wedding invitations and other stationery items. Sofia Sayer, founder, designs exclusively for each customer or business....creating one of a kind, high end stationery and other products. Laser cutting and letterpress printing is done in house.

Our company was founded by Sofia Sayer in 2011, after Sofia spent years designing textiles in NYC and teaching art. She holds a bachelors degree from the world known art college, Rhode Island School of Design, and a masters from The New School in NYC.

Sofia Invitations and Prints is located in Greenville, South Carolina. We make our products with our own hands on a Chandler and Price press from the early 1900's, a Kluge press from World War 2, and two modern Epilog Lasers. We ship to all USA locations.

Inspiration and knowledge from Sofia Sayer, Greenville wedding invitation designer.

Wedding Invitation Expert Knowledge Blog for Sofia Invitations and Prints

What are Letterpress Printed Wedding Invitations?

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Letterpress printing is a traditional printing technique that involves pressing a raised, inked surface onto paper to create an impression. It is one of the oldest methods of printing, originating in the 15th century, and has a timeless, elegant quality that makes it a popular choice for wedding invitations, business cards, and other premium stationery.

Letterpress printed wedding invitation examples, designed and printed by Sofia Invitations and Prints.

Key Features of Letterpress Printing:

  1. Tactile Quality: The process creates a noticeable texture, with the inked areas slightly recessed into the paper, giving a luxurious, handcrafted feel.

  2. Premium Materials: Letterpress is typically done on thick, high-quality paper, which can hold the deep impressions without tearing.

  3. Distinct Look: The result is a crisp, clean print with a vintage aesthetic that many people find visually striking.

  4. Customization: It's ideal for minimal designs, intricate patterns, or typography-focused layouts. Metallic inks and blind impressions (impressions without ink) add extra sophistication.

How It Works:

  1. Design Creation: A design is prepared and transferred onto a raised plate, often made of metal or polymer.

  2. Ink Application: Ink is applied to the raised surfaces of the plate.

  3. Pressing: The plate is pressed onto the paper with substantial pressure, creating both a print and an impression.

Me, in front of my Kluge letterpress machine. Kluge presses are from the WW2 era. Mine weighs about 2 tons! I saved it from becoming scrap metal from an old newspaper business in Spartanburg, SC.

Pros of Letterpress Printing:

  • Unique and artistic results.

  • Luxurious and high-end feel.

  • Perfect for minimalist and elegant designs.

Letterpress Printing plates made from Polymer. The printing plate has a sticker backing and gets attached to the plate of the printing press.

Cons of Letterpress Printing:

  • More expensive than digital or offset printing due to the labor-intensive process.

  • Limited color range (usually best for one or two colors).

  • Not ideal for large quantities or very complex, multicolor designs.

Mixing a custom color for letterpress printing.

Letterpress printing is a favorite for those who value craftsmanship and want their printed materials to make a lasting impression.

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