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Set yourself apart from the standard rectangular card with a die-cut shaped business card! Guaranteed to make your branding stand out, we have a wide variety of pre-made shapes for you to choose from. Ranging from rounded corners to classic tickets, bite marks to bubbles, we have something to boost your brand.
Discover the exquisite qualities of 16pt Vibrant Gray, the smoothest of all our elegant Premium Gray stocks. The 18pt Cool Gray offers a more individual tone and more papery texture, while 18pt Dark Gray boasts a gorgeous shadowy shade with a natural feel. Our 20pt Gray Pulp is made from 90% recycled content and possesses the same unique texture of our other Pulp stocks but in a beautiful gray colour.
Do you need a promotional product that is designed to stand out? With five different options to choose from our mini brochures are a perfect option if you are looking for something compact while maintaining a cute, contemporary look that will stand out to your client. As one of our more versatile options we think these are perfect for businesses like photography studios, bakeries, florists, and believe they are excellent options for rate cards and special announcements.
Whether you want to bind your product catalogs or informative booklets, we provide our customers with perfect bound books. Unlike traditional saddle stitched method of binding, the perfect bound method is unique, stylish and gives your books a cleaner finish. With this versatile service, you can not only create catalogs and booklets but also storybooks, yearly diaries, and notebooks, which can be used in-store, at events and trade shows.
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Elevate your business cards with the luxurious art of letterpress, ensuring they stand out and leave a lasting impression.
Elevate your business cards with the luxurious art of letterpress, ensuring they stand out and leave a lasting impression.
Elevate your business image with our exquisite letterpress business cards. Combining tradition with innovation, our cards boast an elegant aesthetic and distinct inked impressions. Crafted using a classic Heidelberg Windmill press, we use only the finest 100% cotton and bamboo stocks for deep, crisp results. For unparalleled quality, choose our Crane Lettra stock, engineered exclusively for letterpress printing, offering a luxurious feel and precise impressions. With a range of paper options and thicknesses, including 20pt and 40pt, you can tailor your card to perfection. Add a touch of opulence with lavish foil printing or intricate embossing, taking your letterpress business card to extraordinary heights.
Any artwork to be printed to the edge must be extended to this area.
Keep important information out of this area.
This is where your business card will be cut.
We can process Letterpress jobs with up to twenty colours – however there are strict requirements for this type of job.
For designs that have more than three colours – these will need to be requested via a custom order. Please request a Print Quote and upload your print-ready file for review. An estimator will assess your design and will notify you if we can accept the job.
For standard orders of single or double sided letterpress business cards, we accept a maximum of three spot colours (or "passes"). Below is a breakdown of the variations:
1 pass
1 colour one side only
2 passes
1 colour front side, 1 colour back side OR
2 colours one side only
3 passes
2 colours front side, 1 colour back side OR
3 colours one side only
The use of the same ink-colour on both sides of the card is counted as two separate passes. For example, if the colour black is used on both sides of the card and magenta is used on the front side only, it would be considered as a three colour letterpress business card.
Samples of our Letterpress products are available by ordering a Specialty Sample Pack.
Letterpress is the oldest of the major printing processes. It uses a plate with fixed raised surfaces and pressure to apply ink to the material. This pressure also leaves a slight indent (or relief) in the paper.
As more cost-effective printing methods have been developed (such as Digital and Offset output), the usage of letterpress has declined greatly. However, the old-world charm of Letterpress has now become a highly sought-after look and feel.
Letterpress is a more labour intensive process (compared to Digital and Offset output), and hence premium and expensive service.
This specialty classic style output creates the most elegant pieces – perfect for wedding invites, special occasion flyers and premium business cards.
The recommended stocks for Letterpress are the Cotton or Pulp stocks.
The following stocks are available for a standard order of letterpress business cards:
45pt Brown Kraft
40pt Cotton
20pt Cotton
20pt Pulp
16pt Pearl Silver
If you are interested in a stock that is not listed above, please request an inquiry via a Print Quote.
We offer the widest range of colours with Letterpress output. You can specify any CMYK value, or standard Pantone formula colour. We also have options for specialty inks in Fluorescent, Pastel and Metallic shades. To view available Pastel and Fluorescent options, see:
Letterpress Pastel Colours
Letterpress Fluorescent Colours
We offer silver, gold, bronze, brass and copper for Metallic ink options.
Please note, if you require White or a specialty ink colour not listed as one of our regular options, you can submit a Print Quote request for pricing and availability.
At Jukebox, we are committed to the art of printing, with debossing and blind letterpress being central to our suite of techniques. These processes are instrumental in creating the tactile depth and visual distinction that our range of products, such as business cards, hang tags, and invitations, are known for. The right choice between debossing and blind letterpress depends on the design specifics, desired visual and tactile effects, and the paper type. This article will clarify the differences between these methods and guide you on which to choose based on the needs of your project, especially highlighting the versatility of blind debossing and the precision of blind letterpress on our premium paper stocks.
Debossing involves pressing a design into the paper, making an indented impression. This technique is particularly effective on soft and thick paper stocks, allowing for a deeper, more pronounced effect.
As shown in the image above, debossing on our 18pt Premium Black stock allows for a distinctive depth and clarity. The firmness of this stock type accommodates a striking indentation, highlighting the design without the use of ink and bringing out the rich texture and details inherent in the paper.
This business image demonstrates the depth of impression that can be achieved with debossing on a 40pt Cotton hang tag. The considerable thickness of the cotton stock is ideal for a deep and defined impression, which truly brings the debossed design to life. The deep impression is not only visually striking but also inviting to the touch, showcasing the premium nature of the hang tag.
Blind letterpress is the art of impressing a design onto paper without the use of ink, leaving a clean, subtle, and tactile impression that is particularly suitable for fine detail work.
This business card showcases blind letterpress on 20pt bright white cotton stock, where fine wavy lines have been impeccably impressed onto the surface, creating a strong and elegant tactile effect. The precision of the blind letterpress is evident, and when paired with the strategic use of ink, as seen with the Pantone green, Pantone Reflex Blue and Pantone Black inks, it creates a contemporary and unique finish.
This 2ply Wooden business card demonstrates the subtle yet effective impact of a monogram achieved through blind letterpress. The technique's ability to create a tactile impression without ink illustrates its elegance and the sophisticated outcome that can be achieved on even simple designs.
Blind letterpress is revered for its precision and is most suitable for artwork that includes fine detail lines and text, such as intricate graphics or small typefaces. The absence of ink allows the sheer physicality of the impression to shine, making it a popular choice for those seeking to add a refined touch to their designs.
Debossing is optimal for those seeking a deep, tactile impression, especially effective on larger designs or when a bold textural statement is desired. The versatility of debossing across various premium paper stocks, including more rigid materials like our premium Black stocks, allows for a wide range of creative possibilities.
Blind letterpress, while offering precision and subtlety for detailed designs, is also a more cost-effective option compared to blind debossing. If budget is a concern, this could be an important factor to consider.
Both debossing and blind letterpress have their distinct places at Jukebox, each bringing its own unique qualities to the table. Your choice may be influenced by the specific look you’re aiming for, but also by the budget at hand, as blind debossing tends to be more costly than blind letterpress.
If you have any questions regarding your project or need further assistance in choosing the best technique and paper for your design, please send us a custom quote request. Our team of experts is ready to guide you through our options and help you achieve the perfect result for your needs within your budget. Visit us at https://www.jukeboxprint.com/quote to get started.
Letterpress cards are printed with spot colours – which will need to be defined in your supplied press-ready PDF file.
Please see: Setting up press-ready spot colour file.
Our range of fluorescent colours for Letterpress include:
Colour samples are for guidance only.
We can offer a wide range of custom colours for Letterpress via a Print Quote.
Letterpress, or letterpress printing, is a method of relief printing that utilizes a printing press: a process by which a predetermined set of copies are produced by a repeated direct impression of an inked, raised surface against sheets or a continuous roll of paper. And in the world of business cards, it’s an approach that creates a host of incredible results.
The incomparable crisp impression forged by the letterpress printing process is more popular than ever before due to its razor-sharp precision and vintage aesthetics (and feel).
This painstaking and comprehensive process makes letterpress one of the planet's most preferable business card printing methods, and from start to finish, not a single detail is spared.
Our letterpress printing process involves making a bespoke plate of each design to ensure the ink is successfully imprinted into the card stock with the aim of developing a finish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the touch.
Blind letterpress is a process used by Jukebox to achieve subtle impressions in cardstock without strongly affecting the opposite side of the stock. This creates a visual effect similar to debossing, where there is an impression made without any ink. This process does not create as deep or obvious impressions as those achieved through the traditional debossing process. Blind debossing will not produce an opposite emboss of your design on the back side of the card. You may see some slight show through on the back of thinner stocks, but this will not be an embossed effect.
Blind debossing can be used on almost any type of stock, however if you are choosing this method so you can print on the back side of the card, we recommend one of our 24pt Mega Thick stocks.
We can letterpress designs with full bleed (print to the edge); however, it is highly recommended to avoid this for full covered backgrounds. Letterpressing areas with large ink coverage will appear blotchy and you may receive a File Error about this from our Prepress team.
Letterpress is intended for a minimalist look and is typically designed with ample white space. If you prefer to fill the background with designs, please do so with minimal ink coverage. For example, use patterns as opposed to a full solid colour.
You may request a Custom Print Quote and submit your files to see if they will be suitable for Letterpress.
Each and every order is delicately examined and produced by our master letterpress operators. We strive to provide the highest quality of workmanship.
Timeless and traditional - Letterpress Printing is one of the oldest forms of relief printing, creating a crisp impression of your printed design.
produced on 20pt bright white cotton
Produced on 40pt with 18pt die cut backing. White letterpress ink on back side.
40PT Bright White Cotton
Circular Letterpress Cards
Indulge in the exquisite artistry of Letterpress to craft wedding invitations of unparalleled elegance and beauty. Immerse yourself in the captivating allure that this time-honored printing method exudes, delighting both the eyes and fingertips of your esteemed guests. With a selection of luxurious stocks and sizes to choose from, Letterpress stands as the quintessential choice for all your wedding stationery needs. Let your invitations be a testament to the grandeur of your special day, meticulously designed and flawlessly executed through the artistry of Letterpress.
Indulge in the exquisite artistry of Letterpress to craft wedding invitations of unparalleled elegance and beauty.
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