Engraving Creates a Lasting Impression That Represents You at Your Very Best
Located in Richmond, Virginia, First Impression by Kinker Press offers in-house engraving, foil stamping, and printing services.
Our Services
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Engraving
We provide meticulous hand engraving that brings elegance and sophistication to any piece of stationery.
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Calligraphy
Our expert calligraphers create stunning, custom handwritten designs to enhance your invitations and announcements.
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Die Cutting
We offer precise die cutting services to create unique shapes and intricate details for your projects.
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Lithography
Our lithography services deliver high-quality prints with exceptional detail and vibrant colors.
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Foil Stamping
Add a touch of luxury to your stationery with our foil stamping, available in a variety of colors and finishes.
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Thermography
We use thermography to produce raised lettering and designs, adding texture and elegance to your printed materials.
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Graphic Design
Our talented graphic designers work with you to create custom designs that reflect your vision and style.
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Embossing and Debossing
We provide both embossing and debossing services to add depth and dimension to your stationery.
PRESERVE THE LEGACY
Our Vision
By creating a state-of-the-art facility with centuries-old technology, Kinker Press seeks to preserve the legacy of classic printing techniques while training the next generation of artisans to ensure the printing industry’s future.
OUR COMMITMENT
Our Commitment to Our Customers
We will deliver our best work, combining hands-on craftsmanship with latest innovations in print production.
We will seek new and innovative ways to give our customers the cost-effective tools they need to communicate and grow their businesses.
We will continue the legacy of the historic printing and engraving companies that have become part of Kinker Press.
We will collaborate with both our customers and our peers, sharing our knowledge and love of printing techniques and building everlasting relationships.
We will strive for 100% customer satisfaction on every project, large or small.
SPECIALTY PRINTING
Meet the Presses
8 Heidelberg Platen (Windmill) presses
A beloved vintage press capable of precision hot-foiling, embossing, foil stamping, die-cutting letterpress printing, numbering, and creasing/scoring. Kinker Press has the largest collection of working Heidelberg presses on the East Coast.
1 Kluge Platen Press
Another notable vintage printing press with die-cut, foil-stamping and embossing capabilities
3 Ryobi 3302 offset and thermography presses
The 3 Ryobi 3302 offset presses are versatile, high-performance printing machines known for their efficiency in producing high-quality prints. These presses are particularly adept at handling a variety of print jobs, offering precise registration and consistent output. Additionally, the thermography presses add a unique dimension by creating raised print effects, enhancing the visual and tactile appeal of printed materials.
6 engraving (die-stamping and intaglio) presses
The six engraving presses, specializing in die-stamping and intaglio techniques, are precision machines used to create detailed and high-relief prints. Die-stamping presses produce crisp, raised images by pressing ink into the paper, while intaglio presses engrave designs into the substrate, resulting in intricate and textured prints. Both methods are ideal for producing high-quality, elegant stationery and security documents.
3 Konica Minolta digital presses
The three Konica Minolta digital presses are advanced printing machines designed for high-speed, high-quality digital print production. These presses offer exceptional color accuracy and consistency, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, from marketing materials to professional documents. Their digital capabilities also enable efficient handling of variable data printing and quick turnaround times.