Copperplate printing uses a polished copper plate on which a design has been etched or engraved. The fine handwriting that is associated with 18th and 19th century copperplate engravings is often referred to as copperplate. Today, this script lettering style can either be created and engraved by hand directly onto the metal printing plate or typeset on computer and then transferred to the printing plate.There are many styles of script available providing a speedy and economic way of creating distinctive and beautiful looking invitations, announcements and business cards.