How do I find my Pantone® color?

You can find your Pantone® color using Pantone’s online tools. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide that walks through the exact process and shows what to look for.

View our Pantone color guide →

Are your inks oil-based or rubber-based?

Blue Press Ink formulations are best described as a hybrid system. They are designed to stay open on the press like a traditional rubber-base ink, while drying hard on the sheet like an oil-base ink.

This balance allows for smooth roll-out, strong color, and clean impressions, without the long drying times commonly associated with pure rubber-base inks.

Our inks are developed for letterpress, relief, and a range of printmaking applications, and are trusted by both small studios and professional shops for consistent, reliable results.

Do you recommend plate makers?

Many printers use Boxcar Press for photopolymer plates. We’ve listed Boxcar and other helpful vendors on our Recommended Resources page.

About Blue Press Ink

Blue Press Ink was born from a passion for printmaking and letterpress. As the letterpress and specialty printmaking side of Southern Ink grew, it became clear that these products needed their own focus. Blue Press Ink emerged as a dedicated division, designed to serve printers, artists, and studios with professional-grade inks tailored specifically to their craft.   The name “Blue Press” comes from our roots in Blue, Texas—a nod to the community and place where our journey began.

Our Mission

We exist to provide inks that combine reliability, versatility, and beautiful results on every sheet. Every formulation reflects a careful balance of tradition and innovation—drawing from the rich history of oil-based inks while introducing modern refinements for consistency, ease of use, and creative flexibility.

What Makes Blue Press Ink Different?

• Hybrid Technology: Stays open on the press like a rubber base but dries hard on the sheet like an oil base—perfect for long runs without smudging or waste.

• Superior Print Quality: Smooth rollout, strong pigmentation, and crisp impressions for bold solids, fine type, and layered effects.

• Versatility & Reliability: Trusted by small studios and professional shops alike, our inks perform consistently across uncoated, coated, cotton, and specialty papers.

• Made for Printers: Designed around the real needs of letterpress and printmaking professionals, ensuring dependable performance for every project.

Blue Press Ink is more than just a product line—it’s a dedicated home for printmakers who value craftsmanship, creativity, and quality. By becoming its own company, Blue Press Ink can focus fully on supporting this vibrant community, helping you bring your visions to life, one perfect impression at a time.

                                         𝒞𝑜𝓂𝓂𝒾𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀 𝓉𝑜 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝓇𝒹,
                                   𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓅𝓁𝒶𝓃𝓈 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒷𝑒 𝑒𝓈𝓉𝒶𝒷𝓁𝒾𝓈𝒽𝑒𝒹.
                                                  — 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒷𝓈 𝟣𝟨:𝟥

Looking for trusted letterpress resources? See our Recommended Resources page →