Business Details
16 Years
experience
Bespoke Letterpress Printing & Luxury Stationery in Bath
Established in 2010, Meticulous Ink is a small, women-led team of creative professionals dedicated to crafting bespoke stationery and luxury print solutions. Our expertise lies in traditional letterpress printing using 1960s Heidelberg presses, combined with modern design sensibilities. We specialise in creating wedding invitations, business stationery, and custom print projects that prioritise tactile quality and attention to detail. Our Bath-based studio offers in-person consultations and workshops, while serving clients nationwide through remote collaboration.With a commitment to preserving artisanal printing techniques, we combine decades of collective experience with a passion for paper craftsmanship. Our accolades include winning the People's Choice award at the Independent Awards 2020, and our work has been featured in prestigious retailers like Liberty and Fortnum & Mason.
Services
Bespoke Printing
Letterpress Services
Wedding Stationery
Calligraphy Workshops
Luxury Greeting Cards
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer bespoke design services tailored to individual client needs
- Our team uses traditional 1960s Heidelberg printing presses for authentic texture
- We provide expert calligraphy and letterpress workshops in Bath
- Our work has been featured in Liberty and Fortnum & Mason
- We combine 14+ years of printing experience with creative innovation
What people say
Best invitations ever seen
Thrilled with the result
Exceeded expectations
Incredible invitations
Perfect execution
Services
Bespoke Printing
We create tailored print solutions using traditional letterpress techniques. Our service includes design consultation, paper selection, and expert printing on vintage Heidelberg presses. Clients receive unique stationery that combines modern design with artisanal craftsmanship, ensuring each project makes a lasting impression through tactile quality and attention to detail.
Wedding Stationery
Our wedding stationery service specialises in creating luxurious invitations and day-of materials. From initial concept to finished product, we guide couples through selecting print methods, paper stocks, and finishing touches like foil stamping and calligraphy. Each suite is crafted to reflect the couple's personal style while maintaining traditional stationery etiquette and quality standards.
Calligraphy Workshops
We offer expert-led workshops teaching various lettering styles in our Bath studio. Participants learn from experienced instructors using professional tools and techniques. Classes cater to all skill levels, from beginners to those seeking to refine advanced flourishing techniques, with options for private and group sessions focusing on different calligraphy styles.
Letterpress Printing
Our letterpress service utilises two 1960s Heidelberg presses to create distinctive textured prints. This traditional technique produces deep impressions that make stationery stand out through tactile quality. We combine this heritage method with modern design approaches to create business cards, greeting cards, and special edition prints that showcase the beauty of this craft.
Creative Coaching
Our coaching service supports creative entrepreneurs through one-on-one and group sessions. Drawing on our experience running a successful creative business, we help clients overcome challenges, develop practical strategies, and build sustainable creative enterprises. The program focuses on both business fundamentals and mindset development for artists and makers.
People
Athena
Founder & Creative Director
Athena founded Meticulous Ink in 2010 after studying Fine Art Print. With experience in private stationery firms, she brings expertise in print finishing and design. Her entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to award-winning business owner inspires her coaching work with creative entrepreneurs.
Claire
Lead Printer & Designer
Claire joined Meticulous Ink in 2018 after studying Graphic Arts in Leeds. She specialises in letterpress operation and calligraphy instruction. With international experience across Europe and North America, she brings a global perspective to print design while maintaining traditional craftsmanship in her role running the printing presses.
Sammy
Creative Workshop Coordinator
Sammy transitioned to Meticulous Ink from an Early Years teaching career with a BA in Creative Arts. She coordinates workshops and brings educational expertise to customer interactions. Currently studying upholstery, she combines creative and practical skills to enhance the studio's multidisciplinary approach to craftsmanship.
Jack
Print Finisher & Artist
Jack contributes his fine art background and attention to detail to print finishing. With formal qualifications in Fine Art, he applies his creative perspective to producing unique handmade creations. His personable nature enhances customer interactions while maintaining the high standards of the studio's output.
Questions
What printing techniques do you specialise in?
We specialise in traditional letterpress printing using 1960s Heidelberg presses, complemented by foil stamping, embossing, and full-colour digital printing for bespoke projects.
Can you create custom wedding stationery?
Yes, we create complete wedding stationery suites including invitations, order of service booklets, menus, and signage, all tailored to your event's style and requirements.
Do you offer workshops for beginners?
We provide workshops for all skill levels, including beginner calligraphy and lettering classes that cover fundamental techniques and materials handling.
How does the bespoke printing process work?
Our process includes consultation, design development with proofs, and printing on vintage presses. We guide clients through paper selection, print methods, and finishing options to create custom stationery.
Do you deliver outside Bath?
We offer free UK delivery on orders over £40 and can work with clients remotely for bespoke printing projects regardless of location.
Can I visit your print studio?
Our Bath studio is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm for consultations and workshops. Visitors can see our printing presses in operation and browse our stationery collection.
