For steel engraving in Germany, Hannovera in Hanover and a workshop in Basel are recommended as good and comparatively reasonably priced suppliers; about 100 cards with first and last name cost roughly 150–200 euros. On real laid paper, steel engraving is considered the stylistically appropriate print; lacquer printing is criticised as an inferior alternative. Another option is blind embossing (also called die embossing) at a long-established print shop that still works with hand-set letterpress; a small desktop embossing press for monograms is also feasible. Druckerey.de is mentioned as a further source — they do not offer steel engraving but other techniques and a sample portfolio that can be ordered (10 euros, credited against a first order). Local bookbinders and print shops can often arrange contacts with steel-engraving craftsmen as well.