Classic Invitation: A Taste of the Old World

Sitting down with Christine to discuss her wedding invitation project, two things were clear. We needed to print a design that would look elegant for a traditional wedding, and we needed to throw some contemporary ideas into the mix.

Ultimately, we were able to satisfy both requirements while working with a strict budget. Saving on costs and tipping our hats towards more commercial print processes, we elected to design and create a traditional invitation with a not-so-traditional combination RSVP, save the date, and informational card that could be perforated by the recipient. I was really surprised at how easy it is to run a perforating rule on the N-series Kluge, as this project was the first excuse I had to test out the process. Using a 10 tooth-per-inch rule in two successive press runs, we perforated the reply card so that it could be filled out and returned in a separate envelope. A little extra accent was added to the project with a second run in green, which added extra ornamentation to the black text’s smooth curves and serifs.

Printed on 118# Reich Savoy cotton stock with rubber and oil based inks, we’re really taken with the final results, and think it gives a good indication of the kind of fine type-work that can be printed on photopolymer plates. Enjoy!

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