Business Details
8 Years
experience
Custom Letterpress Printing & Design Services in Waterloo, Iowa
We are Pretty Good, a letterpress print and design studio founded in 2018 with a mission to create high-quality, handcrafted print goods. Our expertise stems from years of experience in graphic design and printmaking, combining traditional techniques with modern design sensibilities. We specialize in custom letterpress printing, offering personalized stationery, invitations, and art prints that emphasize tactile quality and attention to detail. Our team, led by Annie and Brandon, brings decades of combined experience in branding, typography, and print production. We operate from two locations in Iowa, serving both local and national clients with a commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.Our vintage presses produce distinctive impressions that digital methods cannot replicate, ensuring each product carries a unique, premium feel. We pride ourselves on providing award-winning design solutions and accessible pricing, making bespoke print services available to individuals and businesses alike. Our dedication to quality extends to every project, from wedding invitations to wholesale stationery lines. As a small business, we prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that meet their specific needs. Our work has been recognized for its excellence, and we continue to innovate while honoring traditional printcraft techniques.
Services
Letterpress Printing
Graphic Design
Wedding Invitations
Custom Stationery
Art Prints
Greeting Cards
Wholesale Products
Print Services
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer award-winning design expertise in letterpress printing.
- Our vintage presses create unique tactile impressions unachievable through digital methods.
- We provide personalized service for custom stationery and invitation projects.
- Our team combines decades of experience in printmaking and graphic design.
- We maintain transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
What people say
Awesome to work with
Helpful
Reasonable prices
Truly elegant
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Services
Letterpress Printing
Our letterpress printing service uses vintage presses to create tactile, high-quality prints with deep impressions. Ideal for invitations, business cards, and art prints, this technique offers a unique texture and visual appeal. Clients receive personalized consultations to ensure designs align with their vision while maintaining the integrity of traditional printcraft methods.
Graphic Design
We provide tailored graphic design solutions for branding, packaging, and marketing materials. Our team combines typography expertise with creative illustration to develop cohesive visual identities. Every project emphasizes functionality and aesthetic appeal, ensuring clients receive designs that effectively communicate their brand message while standing out in competitive markets.
Wedding Invitations
Our custom wedding invitation service offers handcrafted designs with personalized details. Couples work directly with our designers to create suites that reflect their unique style, from save-the-dates to thank-you cards. We prioritize quality materials and precise printing techniques to produce keepsake-worthy pieces that impress guests and endure as mementos.
Art Prints
We produce limited-edition art prints using traditional letterpress methods, capturing intricate details and rich textures. These prints cater to collectors and interior designers seeking distinctive wall decor. Each piece undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure color accuracy and print depth, maintaining the artist's original intent while leveraging our technical expertise.
Wholesale Products
Our wholesale line includes greeting cards, boxed stationery, and notepads designed for retailers seeking unique paper goods. We partner with boutique shops to provide inventory that stands out through premium materials and thoughtful design. Clients benefit from bulk pricing options and consistent product quality, ensuring their customers receive exceptional value with every purchase.
People
Annie
Press Operator
Annie discovered letterpress printing during her graphic design studies and has honed her craft through years of hands-on experience. She founded Pretty Good in her hometown, combining technical expertise with creative vision to deliver exceptional print products.
Brandon
Designer & Illustrator
Brandon brings extensive experience in branding and packaging design, having worked with diverse clients before co-founding Pretty Good His expertise in typography and printmaking complements his passion for creating visually compelling solutions that balance form and function.
Questions
What is letterpress printing?
Letterpress printing uses raised surfaces inked and pressed into paper, creating tactile impressions. This traditional method produces deep, visible textures ideal for invitations and stationery.
Do you offer custom design services?
Yes, we provide full custom design services for invitations, stationery, and branding materials. Our designers work closely with clients to create unique, personalized solutions.
What are your standard business hours?
Our Waterloo location is open Wednesday-Saturday 10a-5p. Cedar Falls is open Tuesday-Saturday 10a-5p and Sunday 10a-4p.
Can I request a quote online?
Yes, use our online quote request form with project details. We'll provide options and pricing information within one business day.
Do you sell wholesale products?
Yes, we offer wholesale lines of greeting cards and stationery. Visit our wholesale portal or contact us for partnership details and pricing.
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