Branding method · in-house
Blind deboss
A heated brass die pressed into the surface. No ink at all — the mark is the impression itself, which is why government and protocol recipients consistently prefer it.
- Minimum order
- From 25 pieces
- Lead time
- 7–10 days
- Run in-house
- Our own studio
- Quoted
- Per position
What it suits — and what it does not
Suits
- Full-grain leather and PU
- Rigid box wraps
- Notebook covers
- Presentation folders
We would not use it for
- Hard surfaces — nothing to compress
- Fine detail below 1pt, which fills in
- Textured leather where the grain competes
Artwork requirements
| File format | Vector only, outlined, single colour |
|---|---|
| Colours | None — blind. Foil adds colour. |
| Minimum line | 1pt at final size |
| Setup | One-off brass die, credited above 250 pcs |
What drives the cost
Cost is driven by die size, not quantity. Once the die exists, the per-unit cost is small — so debossing gets cheaper per piece faster than any other method.
See it on the product
The mockup maker renders blind deboss the way it actually behaves on each substrate, and refuses the combinations that will not work — so unquotable artwork never reaches the studio.
Preview blind debossFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between deboss and emboss?
Deboss presses in, emboss raises out. On leather goods deboss is standard; emboss needs a backing material.
Is there a die charge?
Yes, one-off, and we credit it back on orders above 250 pieces.
Can we add colour?
Yes — that is foil stamping, using the same die with a coloured foil.
Other branding methods
Need blind deboss? Send the brief.
Quantity, size and a delivery date is enough. A costed proposal comes back in four working hours.