ferrotyped
Ferrotyping is a printing and coating process that imparts a high-gloss, mirror-like finish to a surface. This effect is achieved by pressing a wet or partially dried coated material against a highly polished, heated metal cylinder, commonly known as a ferrotype plate. The smooth surface of the cylinder transfers its polish to the coating as it dries, creating the characteristic glossy appearance.
Historically, ferrotyping was widely used in the production of photographs, particularly for glossy prints, and in
The term "ferrotype" itself refers to the polished metal plates, often made of steel or chromium-plated steel,