What is the difference between engraving, thermography, letterpress and offset printing?
Engraving: The most classic and formal method of printing using an etched steel die to create the engraved text. Letters will appear slightly raised on the page, and an indentation typically forms on the back of the paper from the pressure of the engraving plate. Thermography: A very popular “alternative” to engraving that is significantly less expensive. The lettering is raised to mimic the feel of engraving, but it is done though a heating process that fuses ink with resinous powder. On thermographed invitations, the back of the invitation feels smooth, with no indentation from engraving plates.
