Hartford Prints!

Category:	Stationery Store
Address:	42 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Phone:	+1 860-578-8447
Site:	hartfordprints.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	Closed 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM Closed

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Nancy Dunn

This storefront for a Hartford-based letterpress shop makes a walk down one-block Pratt Street in the center of downtown worth the trip. Founded by a trio of sisters, the press turns out original designs on cards and other stationery, as well as T-shirts, gifts, and a few art prints. Anyone who loves the old-school look of hand-printed work and the feel of the words and images pressed into fine paper with substance will enjoy browsing in this cheery shop with shiny hardwood floor. Its just the place for times when you want a thank-you card that will make the recipient feel like posting it as a little work of art. Or an invitation that promises a truly special event. Or a note card that feels weighty in the hand. Many items feature Hartford-booster designs, such as cards with line drawings of icons of the Hartford skyline (yes, they exist) and wearables printed with the Little State, Big Heart slogan. Hand printing is labor intensive, and it takes skilled people to set type by hand and run an antique letterpress. Fine paper is costly, too. Therefore expect sticker shock if youre accustomed to greeting cards from the local drugstore chain. But if you want to snail-mail something memorable, head directly to Hartford Prints! Plus you cant beat the personalized and pleasant service. After I bought thank-you notes that came with eye-catching dark blue envelopes, I realized I had no pens with ink that would show up well on them. The staff immediately offered me the use of the shops metallic silver Sharpie and invited me to take a seat at the bright turquoise schoolkids desk in the back corner to address them. (Maybe by now the shop sells high-contrast pens for those dark envelopes.) Located just a block and a half inland from the Constitution Plaza and all of its bus stops. And a block and a half on the other side from the Trumbull Street Starbucks and Trumbull Kitchen.

jeffrey sanders

I have visited this store on many occasions and I keep coming back for more! I am in love with the quality and variety of the fun items that they have to offer. You can find everything from super soft t-shirts and hoodies with cute logos to hand printed cards and prints to honey and locally made beauty products. This place has it all! The great, cozy space, amazing products and fun printmaking events make this place great, but the ladies that run it make it fantastic! The next time youre in the area, make sure you stop in.

sean campbell

If you want to give someone a piece of Connecticut thats made by a local business, come here! They have sweaters, journals, prints mugs and so much more to explore. Keep in mind because this is a small business, it does come at a price. The girls here know Hartford very well so we should commend them for it!

Cynthia Turnquist

Great place to pick up locally made products! Love the stationary and mugs with Connecticut logos. They often have a fun art gallery with showings in the back. The staff were friendly! Fun places to grab drinks nearby as well!

Josh Scalora

I love this great little print shop in Hartford it has a lot of local Connecticut made items all small production run very custom feeling. Super friendly staff

Ryan Visci

A nice place with good local souvenirs. Staff is friendly and prices arent too bad for being made locally.

Emily Lemiska

Super cute gift, art and paper store! Hartford needs more retail like this -- go support them!

Jessica Lenore Loucks

Adorable shop in Hartford. Great gifts !

David Pardo

My girlfriend loved a gift from there

Victoria Straub

Great cards, even better gifts!

Carlos Mouta

Amazing store