is Lettra as good as they say it is?
I realize it’s difficult to get a good impression with photopolymer plates on a tabletop platen press, and I also know that a softer, heavier weight paper could make a difference. I keep hearing about Crane’s lettra - does anyone think that this paper might actually give a deeper impression on my crummy little Kelsey? - before I invest in the primo paper
(my little press really does print beautifully, just no real impression)
also, given the softness of this paper, will it be difficult to get a print shop to cut down the parent sheets for me?
Thanks for any thoughts!
Yes, it’s really that good. I don’t have a tabletop press, so I’m not sure how it will work on a Kelsey, but the 110lb cover is my invitation paper of choice for my C&P 8x12.
Also, you can buy it directly from Crane’s online in 8.5x11 size, which is very convenient for small shops like mine. They also have a great sample kit for just a few bucks which contains a few letter size sheets in various weights that you can test out.
Sorry to be so “rah-rah” about this paper - I just really like it. The only thing I don’t like is the lack of color choices. White, cream, and ecru is a little limiting.
Why does everyone verbally abuse their Kelseys? :-) I too have Kelsey Tabletop and I get a great impression with Lettra. If you send an email to [email protected], they’ll send you a free sample folder. I didn’t get a reply when I emailed them but the samples came in just a couple days.
Why does everyone verbally abuse their Kelseys? :-) I too have Kelsey Tabletop and I get a great impression with Lettra. If you send an email to [email protected], they’ll send you a free sample folder. I didn’t get a reply when I emailed them but the samples came in just a couple days.
Why does everyone verbally abuse their Kelseys? :-) I too have Kelsey Tabletop and I get a great impression with Lettra. If you send an email to [email protected], they’ll send you a free sample folder. I didn’t get a reply when I emailed them but the samples came in just a couple days.
Christine, I am a representative for Crane and cover the Gulf Coast area. I have run Lettra on a C&P Pilot as well as the competitive papers. Of course, I am biased, but I do think Lettra is more ‘press-friendly,’ and the print fidelity is better.
I don’t know where you are located, but if you will sent me an address, I’ll get some samples of the paper in 21 point and 42 point and 80# text plus the matching envelopes sent to you. Send me a message to [email protected].
John Dorie
214-668-7154
I love Lettra cover for an invitation but now I’m looking for a lighter weight version of it for a program cover. How does the 80# feel vs. the 32# writing. Does the 80# feel like a lighter cover weight and can you see through the 32# text weight. Thanks for any help!
Sorry if I confused anyone - 80# text is the SAME as 32# writing in paper- talk; the differnece is that 32# writing should have a watermark in the sheet, and 80# text does not. A watermark is an image internal in the paper that generally is the name of the paper brand.
And, to confuse you further, it is possible to have an 80# COVER that is much heavier than 80# TEXT; these are dramatically different sheets. These terms go back to colonial days when paper was made by hand.
This is one reason you should always get a sample before ordering.
Thanks to everyone for their input about the Lettra paper - I ordered directly from Crane and it was actually cheaper than anywhere I saw…and it is beautiful paper. I think this is probably the best impression I will get with my Kelsey and photopolymer. The little guy is quite a champ, actually.