The Art & Craft of Letterpress

Welcome to Nesja Press! We're passionate about preserving the artistry and craftsmanship of historic letterpress printing. We specialize in traditional hand typesetting and relief printing techniques, but also use modern-day methods such as polymer plates generated from digital files. We handcraft stationery, invitations, art prints, notebooks and other fine paper goods. Our antique presses primarily run on human power. Take a look around to see all that we have to offer. Purchase one of our unique creations, sign up for a workshop, or hire us to create something special, we’d be glad to help.

Personalized Letterpress Notecards

Handcrafted letterpress notecards are a thoughtful gift for family, friends and clients too! Select from eight elegant designs, three paper colors, and eight ink and matching envelope colors. We hand typeset the name of your choice in moveable metal type and letterpress print it on velvety cotton cardstock.

Follow the link below to see all design choices, available quantities and pricing. Customize your order and pay securely on this website. Within two business days we’ll provide a digital proof of your notecards. After you approve the proof, we’ll move forward with printing. We’ll complete your order as soon as possible, but please plan for up to a 10-12 day turnaround.
Order by December 1 to ensure delivery by Christmas!

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Limited Edition Contemporary Cartoon Art Prints

We’ve teamed up with New Yorker cartoonist, Drew Dernavich, to create a series of limited edition letterpress art prints. Learn more and shop the collection!

Drew Dernavich Collaboration

Christy is the best teacher and so wonderful to work with and learn from. She wants you to enjoy yourself, learn, and come out of a class with something you envisioned! I highly recommend taking a class, and spending some time in the print shop!

– Cecilica H., Mount Horeb, Wis.
I worked with Nesja Press to print my business cards and was extremely happy and impressed with the process and quality of the cards. It was a pleasure working with Christy throughout the project. She was very prompt and professional. I highly recommend Nesja Press and will definitely be contacting them again for exceptional letterpress printing.

— Jane C. Nass, See Jane Design
Christy and Paul were so helpful with suggestions and explaining the process in creating calling cards and notecards with envelopes. With their expertise, they have given me a creative and personal way of sending notes that are unique. Paul and Christy, thanks so much for your personal attention and professional expertise.

– Scott W., Madison, WI
I was the lucky recipient of the semi-custom notecards in the Nesja Press Spring Art Tour drawing. Working with Christy to select my design options went quickly and smoothly. The notecards I received were sophisticated and beautifully made. Nesja Press’s customer focus and attention to detail were evident every step of the way. I highly recommend them for your letterpress needs!

– Michelle M., Verona, WI
One-of-a-kind craftsmanship! I've purchased Nesja Press' vintage pieces, as well as art that invites in the nuances of history and humor. I especially appreciate the custom pieces designed specifically for my family members and clients. Christy's creative process brings new life to this historic art form. Thank you Nesja Press!

— Nancy Kalsow, Kalsow Coaching & Consulting