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Definition
Letterpress printing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional relief printing technique using movable metal type. While largely replaced by offset and digital printing, it remains a niche interest for designers and hobbyists who appreciate the tactile, debossed quality it leaves on paper.
Examples
Books in the past were mostly printed using letterpress.
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