Create Black Bar Letterhead with Blue Ribbon Logo Tab

A ribbon for the logo

The blue ribbon tab gives a logo a home that stands out against the black bar. Square or vertical logos look best here, since the tab is narrow and tall.

Who it suits

The lotus watermark gives it a calm, wellness feel, so it fits spas, yoga studios, therapists, interior designers and boutique brands. Its dark top bar also makes it work for corporate letters when you want a serious look.

Form fields

1. Business name and logo
2. Address, phone, email and website
3. Optional Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn handles
4. Labels such as “Ref. No” and “Date”

A tab built around your logo

The blue ribbon tab hangs from the black bar like a bookmark and gives the logo a place of honour. Therapists, beauty salons, tutors and consultancies like it because it is calm, and the lotus watermark has a wellbeing feel.

Preparing the logo

Upload a logo with a transparent or white background and generous height; the tab is narrow, so tall or square marks work best, and wide ones shrink to fit. Contact numbers and the website print at the foot, and the social handles are optional.

Using it for more than letters

A letterhead can carry appointment notes, price lists and class timetables, with the content typed in a word processor. Because the design is light, the page stays easy to photocopy in black and white.

Choosing the right paper

A matte, smooth 90 to 100 gsm paper takes laser and inkjet toner well and keeps the black bar sharp. Avoid glossy paper for letters that will be signed with a pen, because ink can smear. If you often post letters, ask whether your printer can print close to the page edge, since the black bar runs along the top.

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