Letterpress printing is divided into two types: Letterpress or debossing (pressing in), and blind embossing or embossing (pressing up from below).

Both pressing methods give the printed piece a third dimension, a tactile dimension, which provides a very special experience when holding the printed piece in hand.

For letterpress printing, a metal die needs to be prepared in advance. Depending on the size, die making costs 100-400€+VAT. This means that for such orders, the need for repeat orders is important; otherwise, the order becomes absurdly expensive for a one-time use.

Another difference is whether the pressing is done inward (down) or upward from below. Pressing upward adds another 30% to the price because a counter-die is required.