We’re Hoban Press – three printmakers running a tiny letterpress shop specializing in minimal printing for creative individuals and small businesses.

Published on Jan 31st, 2011

Introducing Hoban Cards

Today Hoban Press is launching a new Letterpress calling card service called Hoban Cards.

The purpose of this service is to provide simple, elegant and affordable personalized calling cards. There are currently 6 15 calling card templates to choose from. $75 will purchase 100 customized cards, letterpress printed on Crane Lettra 100% 110lb cotton stock.

The calling card templates are all designed to be very simple with an emphasis on typography. The templates will be periodically changed out with new designs in order to keep the selection fresh and unique.

What exactly is a calling card?

Calling cards actually have a history of their own. In the 1800s to early 1900s Before traditional business cards, calling cards were used by individuals as a mark of their introduction or visit. Read more about the history of the calling card.

Nowadays, this tradition can still be leveraged to make a clever, memorable first impression - especially in a day where personal, tangible connections are in the decline.

Each card features your first and last name followed by your choice of either an email address or a phone number. Simple, elegant and to the point.

You can check this all out at http://hobancards.com.