Letterpress printing is a traditional technique which uses plates to apply ink to a substrate instead of foil. The application of pressure can produce a vintage-style, distressed and ‘crafted’ finish which is very much on-trend.

Tomlinson’s can manufacture letterpress plates in both magnesium and brass to meet your needs -contact us with your requirements and our friendly team will be delighted to help.

Below: The letterpress printing process

Magnesium Size and Gauge Guide

Tomlinson Ltd can produce magnesium Letterpress Dies in a range of thicknesses and sizes to suit your needs.

Standard Gauges: 1.63mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6.35mm and 7mm

Maximum plate size: 610 x 914mm

Brass Size and Gauge Guide

Tomlinson Ltd can produce brass Letterpress Dies in a range of thicknesses and sizes to suit your needs.

Standard Gauges: 4mm, 5mm, 6.35mm and 7mm, however brass dies can also be machined to other bespoke thicknesses so please just let us know your needs at the time of ordering.

Maximum Plate Size: 730mm x 510mm