In To Ink

Overall
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! This place rocks! I work as a Director of Operations for a small sports entertainment company here in San Diego and my President wanted to make a custom business card with embossing on it. We reached out to some of our existing printing contacts and quickly learned how difficult and expensive this job was going to be. After being turned down because no one had the capability to handle our special request, we came across In to Ink on Unilocal.The reviews were great so we reached out to them to see what they were about.
The owner of the business, Larry, immediately took the reins and felt he could handle the job. After a meeting with Larry at his printing office, we felt confident in his ability and gave him the job. Larry and his team nailed it! I can’t stress this enough. They are not only a 5 out of 5 star business, but these are the brightest 5 out of 5 stars one can achieve. That’s the bottom line, but if you need further convincing, I break it down further:
Customer Service
As I mentioned, once I contacted In to Ink, the owner, Larry, got back to me personally. He worked closely with us in a very customer friendly manner. He never used industry terms that we didn’t know and made sure we understood everything involved before moving forward. Even though we were just making a business card, our project was quite complicated with many steps. Larry and his team were really patient and had outstanding communication throughout the whole production. They really care about your order like it’s their own.
Price
The business card we wanted has a gloss varnish and a custom embossed logo on it. We knew the card was going to be expensive given its customized nature. Despite this, In to Ink gave us a very reasonable quote with no hidden costs or surprises. They asked for half as a deposit to cover materials which in my experience are a standard and reasonable request.
Expertise/​Knowledge
Larry and his team know their stuff. Larry gave us excellent insight into what paper stock to use and how much varnish to use. Although they didn’t do the emboss in house, he had a partner with his own business specializing in that service who contributed to the production. Also, before any printing could be done, I needed to supply the digital artwork. I worked closely with In to Ink’s digital prepress department on creating the necessary files. They were able to guide me through what needed to be done.
Quality of Work/​Product
The finished product was a masterpiece. Larry even threw in some gold edge painting for the cards at no extra cost. Everything was perfect. The printing, the cut, the emboss, and the gloss varnish were absolutely flawless. No detail was missed. I urge you to consider them for any printing needs you require.

Stop the presses! Stop the presses! If one sincerely wants the very best there is in the industry for business cards, special invitations or even general printing needs, San Diego is truly lucky to have In To Ink.
Simply put, owner Larry Pyle, his staff and the associates he assembles for a project are the the gold standard, the crème de la crème of print craftsmanship. And remarkably still, the cost is respectfully fair.
My company had the pleasure of the In To Ink experience for some high grade business cards which called for rare embossing and intricate printing. With Larry’s expert advice, guidance and counsel, the result was a sterling piece, breathtaking work and in fact, Michelangelo worthy! It was the WOW effect, personified.
The flood of positive reviews here is not a fluke. These people — all of them long term professionals — take a deep pride in their careful efforts, suggesting varnishes, the quality of paper stock and other important tips to reach the customer’s vision.
Trust this man, Larry Pyle. He knows the ropes beyond belief and even brought in a highly skilled embossing artist, Nik, for stunning detail. Together, everyone collaborated in a work that is the ultimate for a calling card.
Superlatives are in order for this company. In To Ink out performs!

I had great experience working with In to Ink! As a designer, this was my first time printing letterpress and Larry was so kind enough to keep me in the loop throughout the entire process. He made everything so easy and stress-​free and the final product was perfect :) :) In to Ink’s overall quality and service is outstanding and I’d highly recommend them to anyone!

This review is loooong overdue. I’ve been working with In to Ink for a few years now, and I’ve never come across a more personable, professional, or passionate print shop. The quality of their work is phenomenal, and their expertise and flexibility are unsurpassed.
As a designer, one of the things I repeatedly stress to clients is that the print job is just as important as the design. A logo can look awesome on a computer screen, but what good is it if it disappoints on paper? The kind of trust and confidence I have with In to Ink is invaluable, and I’m incredibly grateful for having found them. Not only do they actually REVIEW my files, they let me press check in person to make sure everything is as perfect as possible. In fact, I’ve come to love press checks because they take the time to educate me about the various processes. Working with their team has no doubt made me a better designer, and I can’t stress enough how much I appreciate them!

Dedicated & passionate, true artisans.
Working alongside In To Ink was a fun, smooth, and stress-​free experience. We recently used them to produce our agency business cards, and the outcome was spot-​on. From Greg’s stellar customer service and Larry’s talented craftsmanship, I truly enjoyed working with them– and seeing smiles on the faces of my fellow employees after viewing the finished product.
They are just down right pleasant people. I can’t wait to book another job through them.

I own a small stationery studio and would not go anywhere else for my letterpress needs than In to Ink. Their pricing is fair and customer service perfect. But what really sets In to Ink apart from other printers, particularly in the letterpress arena, is its owner Larry that is simply put — an artist. He mixes the inks on site (very rare) and he will happily let you hover during a press check to make sure everything is perfect. They also «retain the right» to make further improvements after you leave the press check which is absolutely unheard of and after receiving the final product, I can say they live up to that promise. Bravo In to Ink!

Words cannot express the things this printer can do. By far they are the most creative, detail oriented, and best printer in town to work with. They really pay attention to you, your work and help to make your designs a reality, beyond words.
The things they are capable of doing at this shop would blow anyones mind, let alone a jaded designer like me. Their letterpress machine really gives design new dimension. After doing a letterpress job with them, you become addicted and wish all clients would go this route… but it’s okay that only a few choose to go this route as it makes any work done on letterpress stand out and shine from the rest.
People REALLY respond to letterpress. There is something special and invigorating about being able to hold, rub you fingers over the texture of the letterpressed paper… it’s tactile and different from all the muck that is out there. It’s also a breath of fresh air in this digitized email/​text message society. What they do at In To Ink is throw back to times when things were made well, made with care and experience. Real craftsmanship. Letterpress is definitely a lost art, but not at In To Ink, it is alive and well… Thank goodness!!!
Your mind is your limit, in regards to printed design… If you think it, they can do it… and that is super refreshing, especially for someone like me that dreams up things I wonder can ever be produced… In To Ink hits the target I have in my minds eye, EVERY time.

In To Ink not only amazed with their knowledge of letterpress and printing but they were the most competent and professional group of artisanal craftspeople I have had the pleasure to work with.
I do marketing communications and public relations for a luxury real estate firm and I commissioned In To Ink to do the custom embossing and letter press for our business cards. Let me tell you, the response we have garnered from the quality and style has been unbelievable. My associates and I get compliments almost each and every time we present out business cards. I will not only use In To Ink for every large scale printing and presentation initiative from now on, but I have also recommended their services to many other professionals (not in the real estate business, the secrets all ours).
There hands-​on work ethic and patience was exactly what I needed to make sure our business cards came out just as I needed. They were able to provide different comps and styles for us to choose our favorite and they simply provided the most top-​notch service one could expect.
All in all, In To Ink is a professional organization that takes pride in the work they do and the products they provide to their clients. Keep up the good work!

WOW!
We were recently privileged enough to start working with In to Ink on a variety of projects, including our business cards. Theresa and Larry are some of the nicest, most genuine professionals I have had the privilege to work with, and I mean that literally. Larry Pyle is probably one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met in the print world.
With so many options using Letterpress, we had a tough time deciding on the final for our cards. Everyone was very patient while we whittled down the options (and gave great input and even a crash course in the vast world of Letterpress) and we were still provided with some final solutions we never even considered. I can’t tell you how blown away we were when we opened the «variety pack»!!!
The overs were insane, thank you so much for the trimmings, AWESOME!!!

I would compare finding a good printer to that of finding a good wife or girlfriend. Lots of trial and error, but when you find that special someone, you just know. Well, In To Ink is that special someone for us. Not only do they do fantastic work, but they do it within budget and on-​time… plus they are a blast to work with.
We use In To Ink for ALL of our projects, including our own personal business cards. Which happen to be the most complex and amazing card in existence today. I even bought a special case for them, just to ensure they get proper treatment and love.
If you want to make a strong impact with potential clients, use In To Ink. you would not regret it.

I shopped all of San Diego for a printer who could *even do* my very specialized business card: 24pt paper, a deep heated emboss, multi-​strike 2-​color, 2 sided, with a special varnish, rounded corner cut. Only one company came up with the willingness: In To Ink. All of the others wanted to do a glue-​lamination of thinner sheets because their printers wouldn’t handle thick paper, and I wasn’t with that. I won’t lie, this shop is busy and a tad messy looking from the outside. In my case I had to endure a delay or two. However, I was invited for a very nice careful press-​check with Larry who personally handled my production and asked and advised on all sorts of details that made this outcome really quite superior. If you are a picky, critical artist or just a person who like things «just so» like I do, I recommend this one most highly for attention to detail. They take their time to get it perfect and their price was almost exactly the same as elsewhere. Very pleased.

Excellent service and absolute top-​quality printing. We did all of our printed materials with In to Ink, and the feedback has been incredible. Quality and craftsmanship all the way! Thanks to everyone at In to Ink!