Standard Business Cards (Spot Colour)

The above 2 sided prices are based on the same spot colours being used on the reverse.

If you're not sure what 'spot colour' really means, and would like to learn more, then please visit this page: Spot Colours Explained

Our standard business card size is 85mm x 55mm and is printed on top quality 400gsm ultra white board.

Plain card, gloss art, spot UV (ultra violet), embossing, thermography (raised print), die cut or laminated options for all business cards. Call Debbie or Paul on: 01635 255 552 for more details and/or samples.

Delivery is free to mainland UK. All prices shown are subject to VAT.

Can I save costs by ordering a few names at the same time?

Absolutely! For instance, using the chart above, if you ordered 250 cards (2 colours, 1 side) each for 4 names then we would only charge you the 1,000 card rate shown at £149.00 + VAT. This is a huge saving compared to buying the same cards for individual names.

The more names you have, the more you can save. The above calculations only apply to cards of similar design/colour. Call Debbie or Paul on: 01635 255 552 for some terrific deals on multi-name orders .

Is Artwork/Design included in the price?

Unfortunately no. However, we do have a very experienced design team in-house who can help prepare any artwork required at a sensible and realistic cost. Whether it's brochures, flyers, letterheads or even a company logo, we have the expertise required.

We strive to keep any artwork costs to a minimum and will advise the cost once we receive your info.

After you've received my artwork, will I see a proof?

Yes. We will first check your artwork onscreen and then create a PDF proof through our software and then email you the file for final checking. Press proofs are not available for business cards due to the expense involved in creating them, and are usually reserved for brochure/magazine work, or other colour-critical material.

Will the colour(s) I see on your PDF proof print exactly as I see them onscreen?

Generally, no! Some colours are fairly representative whereas others are a long way off. The monitor you view your proof on is a device that mixes colours using red, green and blue (RGB). Without getting too technical, if your monitor has not been calibrated to display a Pantone® colour, then it's unlikely you will see an accurate representation.

If choosing one or more specific spot colours (for branding purposes etc.) then it's essential the colours are chosen from a printed Pantone® swatch, unless you know your screen is accurately calibrated.

An example - if you were to select Pantone® Violet in your graphics program, it's very likely that this will show as a 'blue' onscreen. If you were then to look at Pantone® Violet in a Pantone® swatch you'll see that the true colour is actually a rich purple. It follows that if you'd selected this colour for your design from what you see onscreen (blue), then it's very likely that you won't be happy with the final printed results (purple).

If you don't have access to a Pantone® swatch or just need some advice before sending in your artwork, please contact Debbie on: 01635 255 552 who will be happy to help.

I'm not sure what spot colour has been used on my stationery. Can you help?

Yes. If you'd like to send us a copy of your business card, letterhead or any other item that needs matching to, we'll find the Pantone® colour nearest to your sample and advise you. (Pantone® is a colour matching system used throughout the commercial printing industry).

If you need to send us an existing business card or letterhead etc. to match to, then please send to:

Castle Print & Design
c/o The Roman Group, Centurion House, Woodside Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset BH5 2BA

Do you have Recycled card available?

Printed on 400gsm recycled board, these cards are available non-laminated and printed 1 or 2 sides. Call Debbie or Paul on: 01635 255 552 for prices.

Size = 85mm x 55mm.

Letterheads and compliment slips are also available on recycled material.