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When purchasing samples, please let us know if you'd like something other than the bright white, pearl, and cream colors. The photo here shows an approximation of the colors we offer. Some come in different textures and thicknesses—something hard to convey in a photo, so please check out the video below or order our paper samples.

*Handmade paper options must be specifically requested when purchasing samples.

Please note that handmade paper and colored papers have additional cost.

paper sizes to fit standard envelopes - Custom sizes are fine too though.

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Special-order papers

Handmade papers. Please reach out well in advance if you’d like to use one of these papers.

We special order this selection of paper and colors as needed, which increases the print turnaround time. When ordering paper samples, let us know what colors you'd like. Please note that a lot of the colored papers don't come in a thick, cotton option that really shows off the letterpress impression, but if that's not your top priority, it's a great way to add color and you'll still get an impression (just a little less of it).

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The papers we carry

  • 110lb Lettra (21pt) is a nice cotton paper about the thickness of regular card stock. Texture is smooth cotton. Colors: bright white, pearl white, cream.

    - 100% tree-free cotton paper

  • 111lb Wild (27pt) has a little more texture and is slightly thicker than the 110lb. Color: pearl white

    - 35% cotton content; FSC® CERTIFIED • All Wild® papers meet the mark of responsible forestry

  • 111lb Gmund Cotton (20pt) is soft and beautiful Color: New Grey and Gentlemen Blue

    - 100% tree-free cotton paper

  • 130lb Classic Laid (20pt) - Color: Bright White

  • 160lb Wild (40pt) is about twice as thick as the 110lb. Very textured. Color: pearl white

    - 35% cotton content; FSC® CERTIFIED • All Wild® papers meet the mark of responsible forestry

  • 185lb Savoy (30pt) is a bit thinner than the 160lb. Texture is smooth. Colors: bright white and pearl white.

    - 100% Cotton

  • 196lb Gmund Heidi has a textured finish. Color: faded grey

  • 220lb Lettra (40pt) is twice as thick as the 110lb. Texture is smooth. Colors: bright white, pearl white, cream.

    - 100% tree-free cotton paper

  • Handmade papers with a natural deckle edge by Porridge Papers.

  • Chipboard (kraft brown) - 100% recycled pasteboard

  • Coasters (medium weight) - Made from pulp board. They pair best with a colored envelope since they don’t really match a standard shade of white. Color: off-white