Why letterpress matters in a digital age

In a world where we can send a message in seconds, why bother with paper at all?
For us, the answer is simple: because paper lasts — and letterpress even more so.

More than ink on paper

Letterpress isn’t just a printing technique; it’s an experience. Every impression pressed into thick, tactile stock leaves a memory you can feel with your fingertips. Unlike flat digital prints, letterpress carries weight, depth, and presence — the kind of details people notice and never forget.

A craft worth keeping alive

At Soch & Co., we work with antique presses that creak and hum in ways no computer ever could. Each print run requires patience, precision, and a steady hand. It means no two batches are ever exactly alike — and that’s the beauty of it. We’re not chasing perfection; we’re chasing personality.

Why it matters now

In an age of throwaway messages and instant everything, giving (or receiving) a letterpress card says: I thought about this. It’s slow, it’s intentional, and it’s proof that some things are worth keeping.

Our promise

Every Soch & Co. design is printed the old-fashioned way: one colour at a time, one impression at a time. Whether it’s a witty card, a keepsake tag, or a piece of stationery for your collection, we make it to be noticed, kept, and remembered.