handprinted
Pressed by palm
Handprinted describes text or images created by hand rather than machine—written in block letters rather than cursive, or produced using manual printing techniques like woodblock or letterpress: a handprinted sign, handprinted wedding invitations.
The term distinguishes careful, deliberate lettering from both cursive handwriting and mechanical reproduction.
Relief printing method
- linocutPrint from carved linoleum
- woodcutRelief print from timber
- silkscreenStencil printing through mesh
- screenprintStencil printing through mesh
monotype · monoprint · serigraphy · relief · stencil · brayer · squeegee · registration
Ornamental handwriting art
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- inscribedCarved writing into
- autographedBearing someone's signature
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
initialed · dedicated · customized · bespoke · unique · one-of-a-kind · handwritten · lettered
blockprint
Relief printing method
- linocutPrint from carved linoleum
- woodcutRelief print from timber
- silkscreenStencil printing through mesh
screenprint · monotype · monoprint · serigraphy · relief · stencil · brayer · squeegee · registration · proofing
calligraphy
Ornamental handwriting art
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- inscribedCarved writing into
- autographedBearing someone's signature
signature · initialed · dedicated · customized · bespoke · unique · one-of-a-kind · handwritten · lettered · addressed
embossed
Having raised design
matte · deckled · letterpress · impressed · tactile · ridged · fibrous · toothy · handmade · cotton
handprintedmass-produced
Made in large quantities
typeset · computer-generated · automated · photocopied · industrial