Pretty Good Co. is the letterpress print + design studio of Annie and Brandon Alvarado! We provide custom letterpress printing and graphic design. We started our shop because of our love for design and quality printed goods. It takes hard work and passion but it's our hope that we can provide thoughtful design, quality printing, and a love for things made well.
Pretty Good Co. specializes in letterpress printing. We use vintage presses and a hands-on process that gives printed work a special quality. Because of the impression and tactility of letterpress, it is the ideal method for special objects, invitations, stationery, business cards and more! However, don't just take our word for it.
Pretty Good Co. specializes in letterpress printing. We use vintage presses and a hands-on process that gives printed work a special quality. Because of the impression and tactility of letterpress, it is the ideal method for special objects, invitations, stationery, business cards and more! However, don't just take our word for it.
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Hello, we are Annie and Brandon! In 2018, We started our letterpress printing company, Pretty Good Co. with a simple goal: To make some pretty good things. After years building brands and handling presses for studios and clients, we thought we would try to build something for ourselves.
Our combined skills and passion for quality and craft turned into a letterpress shop and design studio aimed at quality custom letterpress printing and thoughtful design for everyone.Annie was awesome to work with! She was always available and willing to talk through ideas for my wedding save-the-dates and invitations.
Our combined skills and passion for quality and craft turned into a letterpress shop and design studio aimed at quality custom letterpress printing and thoughtful design for everyone.Annie was awesome to work with! She was always available and willing to talk through ideas for my wedding save-the-dates and invitations.
From business cards and branding to packaging and stationery, Pretty Good Co. is dedicated to crafting thoughtful, quality custom letterpress printing. Nothing beats bringing an idea to life with letterpress printing. We offer custom letterpress for event invitations, posters, coasters, and business cards, large runs, small runs, and everything in between.
Here at Pretty Good Co., we are big advocates for craft, always looking to lend our own skills to fellow artisans. We also enjoy a good drink at the end of the day. So, it only seemed natural to offer up quality, custom coasters to enjoy them on! Whatever you're drinking, we're proud to help make the best damn coaster you could set it on.
Your wedding is an exciting and special time and what better way to make it extra special than custom wedding invitations? We love to help couples with anything and everything wedding - from save the dates to invitation suites to day-of signage. Look below for some general information and then contact us with any further questions!
Reviews (7)
Anne
May 10, 2020
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Great place to get fun letterpress cards and notepads! I ordered a few things and was blown away with the quality! Annie was awesome to work with as well - she was able to customize several notepads for me. I absolutely love everything I have ordered and know I will be placing more orders in the future! Pretty Good Co is awesome!!
Jean Frank
Dec 23, 2019
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I was thinking of something new & different for my product label. Vintage letterpress & the process fascinates me. Annie at PRETTY GOOD CO has fresh ideas and was able to create an attractive label from my patchwork of thoughts! Annie is a good listener and has a good work ethic. You can't go wrong ....I am happy!
Kristy Rosonke
Nov 27, 2019
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Steve Wheeler
Oct 03, 2019
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Pretty Good? C'mon...you’re just being modest. It’s pretty easy for a printing company in downtown Waterloo to fly under the radar if people aren’t aware of exactly what they’re doing here. Let’s face it, businesses doing this kind of printing are becoming very scarce, and the fact that Pretty Good Co. is doing it right here in Iowa should be celebrated and supported.
I came to Pretty Good Co. with a large custom project, and Annie took it on with enthusiasm. She was clear and upfront about the very reasonable cost of the project. Throughout the process, we communicated frequently to
I came to Pretty Good Co. with a large custom project, and Annie took it on with enthusiasm. She was clear and upfront about the very reasonable cost of the project. Throughout the process, we communicated frequently to
Jon Frasher
Sep 04, 2019
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A cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the cutest little locally owned and operated art store filled with one of a kind hand made prints designed and, printed on one of the artist/owners vintage in store printing presses. Shop from cards for all occasions, stationary, stickers, art prints, and other unique items. All reasonably priced.
Jesse Swan
Aug 23, 2019
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Really, this is a FABULOUS enterprise! The proprietor is SO creative and almost clairvoyant in discerning what clients want. I wanted some very specific, high-end card stock nowhere available in Iowa and some very specific design features for my personal stationery, and the good people at Pretty Good found the material and produced the designs EVEN BETTER than I imagined it could possibly be! Anyone wanting something truly elegant or professional must patronize Pretty Good! I know I will continue to do so -- and will continue to do so very happily!
Stephanie Detweiler
Aug 01, 2019
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Annie was awesome to work with! She was always available and willing to talk through ideas for my wedding save-the-dates and invitations. I loved being able to have someone local that I could stop in and chat with for a few minutes about ideas. She was so helpful and the prices were really reasonable as well. I would highly recommend Pretty Good Co!
