The Intricate Details
The Story of Elegance Details
From paper weight and tone to the way it feels in hand, here refinement meets intention. The story behind the details explores the materials and production choices behind each collection, from paper texture and tradition to printing craftsmanship and technique.
Get To Know The Details behind The Products and Collections
Our Finishing Techniques
At Story of Elegance, we use time-honoured techniques to create stationery that feels as beautiful as it looks. Every design is produced with considered precision, using processes that elevate both design and experience. Whether you are drawn to the depth of letterpress, the luminosity of hot foil, or the sculptural quality of embossing, each method is chosen to reflect the character of your celebration. Explore our signature finishes below.
What Is Hot Foiling?
Hot foiling uses heat and pressure to apply a metallic foil to the surface of the paper. It creates a smooth, reflective finish that catches the light and adds a refined touch to names, monograms or design accents.
What is Letterpress Printing?
Letterpress is a traditional printing method that presses your design into the surface of the paper, creating a deep, tactile impression. It gives a timeless, understated elegance that is especially suited to thick, luxurious cardstocks.
What is blind embossing?
Blind embossing raises elements of your design without using ink or foil. It creates a three-dimensional effect that is both subtle and striking, ideal for adding texture or highlighting design features in a refined way.
What Is blind embossing with foil?
This process combines the raised texture of blind embossing with the elegance of hot foiling. The result is a design that both catches the eye and feels luxurious to the touch, offering depth and brilliance in equal measure.
What Is Engraving?
Engraving is a traditional printing technique where ink is pressed into the paper from recessed areas of a metal plate. The result is a crisp, raised design on the front with a subtle bruise on the reverse, often chosen for formal or high ceremonial stationery.
"True elegance lives in the detail. From traditional techniques to thoughtful refinements, we share what shapes our collections from first touch to lasting impression".
— Story of Elegance