Lifestyle letterpress machine3/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Even though typesetting was much faster and easier to do than ever before, it was only a short time before letterpress was replaced by offset printing (which still reigns supreme today). By the late 1800's typesetting could be done mechanically using hot metal typesetting technologies such as Linotype or Monotype machines. Once set, the type would be transferred to a press where it would be inked and pressed into a sheet of paper to create the print. Each piece of movable type was painstakingly set by hand to create a block of text by the compositor or typesetter. For hundreds of years, all printed matter, from books to newspapers to stationery, was printed from tiny pieces of metal type (and later wood type), each with a single letter, number or punctuation mark on it. The basics of letterpress printing were largely unchanged from the 15th century until the late 19th century. With a little modification, any vintage letterpress can sport a photopolymer plate, bringing a touch of the 21st century to a Renaissance era technology. They bring versatility, convenience, and a wealth of design options to the print shop. All these things can be printed in a letterpress, so why do we choose to work exclusively with the latter? Photopolymer plates are a new school material in an old school world. Lead type, wood type, Linotype, woodblocks, copper plates, linocuts, and photopolymer plates. If you've placed an order with us, you've probably noticed us talking about making your printing plate, or that we save your plate for future discounted reorders, but have you ever been curious about what exactly a photopolymer plate is? Read a bit further to learn more about this versatile printing matrix and how it's used at Hoban Cards. Here at Hoban Cards we use photopolymer plates for all our printing. ![]()
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