Compliment Slips

Standard compliment slips measure 210mm x 99mm. However, if you require a different size then this can easily be produced, usually at no extra cost.

If designing your own compliment slip we would recommend leaving a 10mm border from the edge of the paper to the start of your artwork. The bottom margin could be 7mm. This layout will help to maximise the area you need to write on.

Contact Debbie or Paul on: 01635 255 552 if you'd like further details

Do I really need compliment slips?

Some businesses can't live without them, others have little need for them.

It really depends on your circumstances. If you write a lot of cheques in the course of your business then compliment slips work out much cheaper than using letterheads when you need to quickly add a short message to the recipient.

They come in handy when you just need to write a few lines and especially useful if your message is informal. As they fit a standard DL envelope perfectly they are particularly useful for instantly identifying yourself to the recipient.

Think of them as a company notelet.

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

Can you supply our company with promotional materials?

Yes. On many occasions we have been commissioned to produce a whole marketing package, covering everything from the design of the project through to supplying exhibition signage, banners, life-size cardboard cut-outs, promotional items, e.g. mugs, pens, flags, draw tickets, etc.

This service can save the client many hours of research and locating of suitable suppliers.

To find out more, call Debbie or Paul on: 01635 255 552