In a former John Deere factory in Syracuse’s Delavan Center, Smock runs a print shop devoted to letterpress wedding invitations and stationery. Its 25 antique presses and 80-person staff produce subtly individual pieces on smooth cotton and recycled paper, with custom design available for distinctive invitations. Smock is also powered by wind energy and uses tree-free, petroleum-free retail packaging.
Bella FiguraFrom Central New York, Bella Figura makes wedding invitations the old-fashioned way on vintage presses, pairing letterpress craft with carefully chosen paper and extensive customization. The company offers more than 300 designs, including its own distinctive letterpress collection, and uses green-printing options such as tree-free paper and recycled envelope liners. Its work is available through stationery retailers worldwide and at Bella Figura’s New York City flagship store.SYRACUSE, NY
Moontree LetterpressAlong the Delaware River in Bucks County, Moontree Letterpress is an independent printshop where designer and printer Rebecca Kutys hand-prints personalized stationery and other paper goods on antique presses. For over 20 years, the studio has also collaborated with artists, museums, and institutions on special projects that explore the possibilities of letterpress. Its paper-casting work gives cotton-paper scraps a second life as tactile reliefs made with traditional wooden molds.
Posh PrintFrom its shop in Woodside, Queens, Posh Print produces custom print-on-demand materials for New York City businesses, organizations and individuals. The locally owned and operated printer pairs production with design help, serving both routine branding needs and urgent jobs such as wedding posters, business cards and signage. It also uses recyclable materials and energy-efficient practices when possible.JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY