Offset:

• Printing ink “offset” onto paper by a printing press – splat!

Thermography – “Poormans’ engraving”

• Raised ink on business cards and invitations (treated with a heated substance, which becomes raised, simulating engraving)

Digital:

• Never the look of full-color ink, but its applications are many

• Often makes lower quantity publishing affordable

• Ability to generate integrated personalized “1-to-1” printing

• Machines should be temperature & humidity controlled

Engraving:

• Hand-done on 80 year-old machines; beautiful; reasonable cost