Yes we do use our two Original Heidelberg printing presses, and this is a question we get asked a lot. Our 1960s presses are what we use to print all our greeting cards, stationery box sets and printed matter that we sell in the tiny shop area of our studio. We also use them to produce bespoke print projects - from business cards and wedding invites to packaging and bookmarks.
Behind the counter you can see our printworks, where the machines whirr and breathe. We proudly create bespoke design, and stationery printed the old fashioned way - using beautiful papers, time, patience, and a deep rooted passion for being meticulous. At the very back of the studio we usually teach our lettering and calligraphy workshops, though sadly these are on hold at the moment.
Behind the counter you can see our printworks, where the machines whirr and breathe. We proudly create bespoke design, and stationery printed the old fashioned way - using beautiful papers, time, patience, and a deep rooted passion for being meticulous. At the very back of the studio we usually teach our lettering and calligraphy workshops, though sadly these are on hold at the moment.
Services
We create unique business cards, personal stationery, note cards, wedding stationery and event invitations on two Heidelberg Windmill printing presses from the 1960s. These two beasts create beautiful, textured print, using the oldest of the print techniques. We pride ourselves on being an utterly bespoke design and printing service, meaning if you have an idea for a print project we can make it come to life.
Create something really thoughtful for someone special: the perfect notebook, a personalised pencil, or a hand written gift voucher to show some love. Available in 5 colour-ways, choose your individual pencil and personalise it by adding a name or message! We will typeset and print it in gold foil onto the pencil of your choice.
We are doing our very best to get orders out swiftly and really appreciate your patience and support. If you are placing a gift order, please do email us if you need the order by a specific date and we will endeavour to get it to you in good time. Please note however, we cannot guarantee despatch by a certain date.
Reviews (15)
Karen Paul
May 23, 2021
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Todd Bailey
Apr 09, 2021
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Nancy Adams
Dec 23, 2020
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The care and consideration that went into the gorgeous brown paper package I received was stunning. I ordered two colours of sealing wax and a new seal and the products are wonderful. Lovely handwritten note included in the parcel... the little details completely made it! Would without a doubt shop here again; thank you to Athena and the team (especially during the lockdown!).
Sandra Fletcher
Dec 11, 2020
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Aleks Byrd
Sep 24, 2020
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A stationery lover's dream! Athena's shop is like a little paradise full of so many incredible things from beautifully crafted in shop letterpress greeting cards and custom notebooks to an amazing selection of pens and inks. I enjoyed the nib subscription during lockdown which made for an incredible mail day each month and expanded my pen world. Everyone who works at this shop is friendly, knowledgable and keen to help make your stationery dreams come true.
Ash Charles
Sep 20, 2020
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Charlotte Rhianna
Sep 11, 2020
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Carmen Schmidt
Jun 25, 2020
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Nu Shearman
Apr 04, 2020
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Mariah
Nov 23, 2019
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I ordered some items from Meticulous Ink online. It came quickly and when I found it in my front porch I was so excited! It was a simple brown paper package but the information on it was written beautifully. The presentation was just amazing, I opened the box and everything was neatly decorated with ribbons and tissue paper, just the cutest package I’ve ever seen. And I opened up my products and they feel so amazing. Such high quality in all honesty!! I’ve bought calligraphy items from home here in the US and sadly it felt kind of cheap and generic. I decided to order internationally from Meticulous
Rebecca Harris
Oct 08, 2019
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Emma Woodfield
Sep 15, 2018
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Emily Lou
Aug 03, 2017
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Beautiful little independent shop, full of quirks and charm. I completed a calligraphy workshop last year - Athena was a wonderfully engaging teacher. We were provided top quality materials and the atmosphere was relaxing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I often think with a lot of crafty workshops that although they're nice, really you could learn the… same from YouTube videos, Pinterest or books. I've tried this approach to calligraphy a few times and failed. After the workshop I felt confident to take my new skills home and practice and use my dip pen regularly. It was a really worthwhile workshop
Ainslie Chivers
Jun 27, 2017
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Kim Bagley
May 17, 2015
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