What is the Bram Tihany business cards printed on?

48pt triple-thick white cotton, Multi-level blind emboss, Grey letterpress. Every line of that spec is what actually ran, not a proposal.

Why multi-level emboss on 48pt?

A multi-level die needs caliper. On anything under 40pt the second level punches through to the back. 48pt triple-thick cotton, sculpted brass die, two levels set shallow enough that the reverse stays flat.

Can Print Peppermint print this specification again?

Yes. The materials on this page are live registry items, and the Studio link opens with the same paper, foil and finish locked in for your own artwork.

How do you handle multi-level emboss on 48pt?

A multi-level die needs caliper. On anything under 40pt the second level punches through to the back. 48pt triple-thick cotton, sculpted brass die, two levels set shallow enough that the reverse stays flat.

How do you handle grey type, no black?

Black letterpress next to a blind emboss makes the emboss look like an afterthought. A cool grey letterpress at small size, set well away from the monogram so the relief owns the top half.

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Bram Tihany — business cards

An architect's card. The monogram is relief, not print; the name is quiet.

Business-cards for Bram Tihany with 48pt triple-thick white cotton, multi-level blind emboss and grey letterpress.

TechniquesEmboss, Letterpress Stocks48pt InksPANTONE Cool Gray 11

Two rules

01Multi-level emboss on 48pt. 48pt triple-thick cotton, sculpted brass die, two levels set shallow enough that the reverse stays flat.
02Grey type, no black. A cool grey letterpress at small size, set well away from the monogram so the relief owns the top half.

The brief

Business card 3.5×2 in on 48pt triple-thick bright white cotton: an architectural "T" monogram built from two rectangles, multi-level blind embossed, no ink; "BRAM TIHANY" in a light grotesque, grey letterpress, small, bottom-left; back blank.

Macro: the multi-level embossed T monogram rising from the white cotton, each level casting its own shadow — The multi-level embossed T monogram rising from the white cotton, each level casting its own shadow.

Bram Tihany business cards — 48pt triple-thick white cotton, Multi-level blind emboss, Grey letterpress — 48pt triple-thick white cotton, Multi-level blind emboss, Grey letterpress.

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Same paper, foil and finish, locked in — nothing of Bram Tihany's artwork comes with it.

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What is the Bram Tihany business cards printed on?: 48pt triple-thick white cotton, Multi-level blind emboss, Grey letterpress. Every line of that spec is what actually ran, not a proposal.
Why multi-level emboss on 48pt?: A multi-level die needs caliper. On anything under 40pt the second level punches through to the back. 48pt triple-thick cotton, sculpted brass die, two levels set shallow enough that the reverse stays flat.
Can Print Peppermint print this specification again?: Yes. The materials on this page are live registry items, and the Studio link opens with the same paper, foil and finish locked in for your own artwork.

Bram Tihany — business cards

Two rules

The brief

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