The Stationers Guild

In anticipation of the peak period for wedding invitations, Crane & Co. has released a new album with samples of letterpress wedding invitations.  While perhaps better known for its engraved invitations, Crane’s new album reflects the increased interest by bridal couples in this most traditional form of printing.  With letterpress, ink colors are pressed into soft cotton paper using polymer dies. 

This printing process is extremely popular on the West Coast but Guild member stationers throughout the United States report strong interest in the subtle colors and pleasing designs of letterpress printing.  The new letterpress album is faithful to Crane’s traditions of superior craftmanship.

As with all printing, ink colors tend to change appearance based on the printing process.  Given the low resolution of internet images, it is impossible to faithfully recreate the colors of custom letterpress printing.  If you wish to see Crane’s new letterpress album, we strongly recommend that you consult a Guild member store in your neighborhood.

Richard May
Founding Member