Which
Printing Method is Right for You?
Machine Calligraphy
is the only printing method offered at this time
Laser
Printing
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This
option comes in black ink only. Many envelopes will not feed through laser
printers. Often you can see toner from copy machines and laser printers smudge
or leave an imprint on whatever the toner is touching. Laser printers are best
used for labels and shear vellum papers only.
Machine
Calligraphy
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The
use of specialized software like Inscribe, Inc. and Personalized Expressions
made exclusively for addressing envelopes and typesetting, together with advanced
inkjet technology, make Machine Calligraphy the most cost effective way to give
your envelopes and imprintables a professional look. Machine Calligraphy is
available in most mix-to-match colors and is an affordable alternative to Pen and Ink Calligraphy.
Choose from hundreds of typestyles and get excellent results on most papers.
We have at least 5 high quality in-house inkjet printers from different manufacturers.
We use the machine that produces the best results for your envelopes and other
printing
needs. The
turnaround time can be as fast as the same day upon your list
approval.
Click to view the various lettering style.
Pen
and Ink Calligraphy by Custom Lettering Bed
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A computerized
arm with a Calligraphy pen point attached moves across the lettering bed and
writes each letter just as a Hand Calligrapher would. This is the closest
to the elegance of Hand Calligraphy without the high price and long turnaround
time. The added precision of computer technology
has made the Pen and Ink look much more affordable. However this process is
very slow, printing only 15 items per hour. Over 50 colors including silver
and gold are available in 17 typestyles. This method is more expensive than
inkjet printing but much less than Hand Calligraphy. It is necessary when
the envelopes are too thick, small, textured, dark or porous for other methods.
This is frequently used for small place cards and tags that cannot go through
an inkjet printer.
Hand
Calligraphy
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For
those special events such as weddings or formal affairs, or for certificates
and specialty documents on special papers, Hand Calligraphy is an option if
price is not an object. Most of the styles feature flourishes, swashes and
enlarged zip codes that add to the elegance. Prices range from $2.50 on up
for one 3-line envelope. Extra lines and names will cost more. There is always
a waiting list for the best Hand Calligraphers. We recommend that your list be complete, as
late additions cost extra. Allow sufficient time for execution of your project.
Never
hesitate to E-mail.
Contact Jana at
Jana@toads.la
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