Our Presses
Pearl
Founding Member
Our very first letterpress, Pearl started it all. She's petite, but this platen press packs a serious punch. These days you'll find her holding court in our front window, greeting everyone who walks through the door.
Make & Model: Golding Pearl Improved No.11
Year: 1923
Rosie
Rosie the Riveter
You can't miss Rosie, thanks to the cherry red paint on her gear. This platen press is fast, dependable, and never afraid to get a little ink on her hands. Pearl may have started it all; but Rosie's the one who keeps it running.
Make & Model: Chandler & Price 8x12
Year: 1927
Astrid
The Reigning Queen
At 1,500 lbs, Astrid is the largest platen in the shop, finished in solid black with gold detailing on her flywheel. Her name means divine strength, and she earns it every time she takes on our biggest, heaviest print runs. When a job calls for serious muscle, Astrid is who we turn to.
Make & Model: Chandler & Price 10x15
Year: 1926
Emmett
Great Scott!
Emmett doesn't get called into action often, but when he does, he delivers. This Craftsman Imperial tabletop platen is small, unassuming, and quietly produces some of the cleanest impressions in the shop.
Make & Model: Craftsman Imperial Tabletop Platen
Year: 1955
Materials & Sustainability
Letterpress is at the heart of what we do, but it's far from all we offer. Our range of products spans letterpress, foil, offset, and digital printing. Our letterpress cards start with cotton-based, uncoated paper, the kind that holds a deep impression, feels substantial in your hands, and is fully recyclable when you're done with it. With a high cotton content and little to no tree pulp, our paper is easy on the environment from the start.
Our letterpress and foil printing happen on the same traditional presses, using a hybrid ink formulated for fast drying and crisp, lasting impressions. Foil, offset, and digital printing round out the rest of our collection, each suited to a different kind of piece.
Additional details can be found within each product’s description at our online store. For additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@dahliapress.com.
Thank you for supporting our Seattle-based small business. Every purchase truly means the world to our team!