Kall Kwik may be a familiar name in many city streets but they are franchises (like many McDonalds…read moreas it happens). Perhaps because they are independently owned, the service is fantastic. I've used this Kall Kwik on a number of occasions in the three years I have been in Birmingham and they have been super-efficient and well-priced. I just send email over what I want printed to the exact size and they print it. They always give me an exact quote before so there are never any surprises. They also let me know when they can do the printing by as I am always on a deadline with when I need to get my posters and flyers out for various events. Quite often they print the same or next day but always ask to be sure. They will also send you a proof to check before they print and offer anything from 1 poster to thousands of flyers. Of course there is a discount per item the more you have printed. Very much recommended.

Get a Grip offer a waterbased ink, screenprinting service and its all ran by Sam and Kay. Whilst I…read morehaven't as yet had anything printed by these guys I've seen them in action working with young people to produce screen prints and the fruits of their labour is on display and to buy in their studio at the Custard Factory. The quality of the print work is outstanding and they are super helpful if you have any questions. The list of their print services and options is really comprehensive both on the website or if you pop into the studio. In the studio they have badges made from printing offcuts, sweatshirts and tees with awesome graphics as well as bags and cards. Sadly the prints on the wall for bands you probably love that they've printed up aren't for sale, but they show off the quality of service.

Lovely printed goods - I'm a sucker for a pretty screenprint!…read more They printed some promotional totes for a friend of mine, and the quality was lovely. I popped into the shop last week to see what else they have on sale, and was excited to see they've been collaborating with other local artists - eg. Yellow Door Bindery - to create limited edition runs. Not only do these guys know their stuff (as clearly evidenced all over their website and blog, including how-tos which I LOVE as sometimes artists can be so precious about sharing tips!) but they're also environmentally responsible donating a percentage of their sale to charity. All round good guys - we need more like you!

This is a crazy little newsagent, located under the Big Peg in the main shopping parade…read more They have an ok selection of magazines, covering most genres; lots of porn, hair, gaming, dogs, women's weeklies, Asian weddings, tattoos...etc. I always judge a newsagent on their curation of the magazine shelves and whilst this place isn't amazing, it does have a large range. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that it sells office equipment, being under an office building and all but Supershop really does have the most random selection of stuff; from Pukka Pads to tights to WD-40 to dish drainers - it's not quite a supermarket but more like being in your grandad's garage. A real convenience store I guess as you will always find the things you don't expect they will have. They also do photocopies which has been useful to me in the past as there is always an astronomical queue at the post office round the corner.

I didn't even know the Big Peg had anything under it, let alone a newsagent with the back end of…read moreRyman attached to it. So I'm checking out the magazines they have when the shop keepers starts calling over, telling me he's closing soon and I need to pick a book to buy, then keeps asking me what book I'm going to buy in a hasty manner. "None" I reply in a cool well delivered retort. Truth is I was just killing time while my girlfriend looked at pencils or whatever but the shopkeeper was so crazy edgy it really put me off buying anything. The front of the shop was a normal city newsagent set up (lots of porn) all your favourite drinks and snacks, plenty of tobacco. But the odd thing round the back was a massive selection of stationary, almost a separate shops worth. Lots of postage bags and packages too. Not a bad place at all, just felt I caught the shopkeeper on a bad day.

So happy with the service we received from AB Signs. George was very knowledgeable and helped us…read moreachieve our vision. AB Signs created a high quality Shop sign and Window Graphics for us with a well within our deadline. We highly recommend AB Signs to anyone!

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I was recommended Set & Match and they immediately contacted me to find out my needs. We needed…read moresome urgent flyers after being unfortunately let down by another firm. The amazing service continued as they could offer the product at the right price and the right time. They even delivered to my door on the day I needed the flyers! What's also great is that my contact Phil, kept in contact throughout the process and also that he's active with social media. I've recommended to everyone since and I recommend them to you!

Set and Match are a fantastic printing business with great customer service…read more When they came to deliver a set of flyers at very short notice, not only did they turn them around in under 48 hours, but they were communicative, efficient and delivered them to my door for no extra charge. Set and Match deliver a large range of top quality printing products and can cater for your every need. Highly recommended!