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letterpress
This term describes a specific mechanical printing process characterized by the physical impression of ink into paper. In contemporary usage, it is often associated with high-end stationery, artisanal craftsmanship, and a luxury aesthetic due to the tactile, debossed quality of the finished product.
As a noun, the word refers to the technology or the machinery itself. When used as an adjective, it specifies the method of production. Because it describes a specialized industrial process, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the system of printing.
Meanings
Examples
The museum has a beautifully preserved example of an early letterpress.
The museum has a beautifully preserved example of an early letterpress.
I want my wedding invitations to have that classic letterpress feel.
He spent years mastering the art of letterpress printing.
The deep impression in the paper is a hallmark of quality letterpress work.
Look at the texture of this letterpress business card.
They decided to use a letterpress for the limited edition poetry book.
The old shop still smells of ink and heavy letterpress machinery.