Retail Stationery –Independent Print Design Doesn’t Always Cut It

There are thousands of design blogs constantly and consistently reviewing the most up to date trends in the field of print design, and more specifically: stationery.  These paper products tend to come from independent, hip, and current designers who more than likely have no affiliation with a major retail provider in their specific field.  What tends to get left out of these eloquent blog entries are reviews of trusted, dignified, and proven stationery retail manufacturers.  Today we’re going to take a look at Cyperus Greetings as an example of a mainstream stationery store that doesn’t skimp on quality but still manages to keep things at an affordable price range when pitted against independent designer prices.

Cyperus Designs and Printing has been printing stationery and invitations for a little over 19 years now in the Syosset, Long Island area.  They offer paper products such as wedding invitations, thank you cards (like the one above), journals, RSVP cards, birthday invitations and more.  Though the stationery is personally to feminine for my personal tastes, it doesn’t stop me from appreciating the quality of the material or the fact that a pack of invitations from their company isn’t nearly as expensive a single invitation from a trendy designer.   Below are two examples of their in demand, and well known, wedding invitation stationery by Cyperus Greetings: