New Letterpress Paper
A new letterpress specific paper was announced today from Strathmore, a well-known name in paper. This may be of interest:
http://www.paperspecs.com/strathmore-letterpress-paper/
Fritz
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A new letterpress specific paper was announced today from Strathmore, a well-known name in paper. This may be of interest:
http://www.paperspecs.com/strathmore-letterpress-paper/
Fritz
INteresting. Less expensive than Lettra (especially in small quantities). I wish they had a double-thick weight. Gotta get some samples and test it.
I also see that Basis has a new very inexpensive letterpress paper. 110lb cover, 80lb cover and 70lb text. White and natural white. Has anyone tried this paper yet?
Where can I purchase the new line of strathmore papers?
They’re not available yet, as far as I can tell. This is just the announcement that they’re coming.
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Michael Hurley
Titivilus Press
Memphis, TN
The Strathmore papers are listed on mohawkconnects.com. If you search by paper, select “Strathmore Pure Cotton”, and, under “Finish,” select “Letterpress.” I just ordered a ream to test it out.
It is sort of pricey- its $18.00 a ream (125- 8.5x11) more than lettra. And more than double the price for the 26x40. I love a nice paper- and really am not happy with how the ink lays on the lettra- but the price is what drives my customers.
I love that there are color options available - I print a lot with kraft and their “chino” seems perfect, but is anyone else annoyed that there’s no sample book available and you’d have to order a ream or a parent sheet of each to see the colors? Anyone find a sample book out there on the interwebs?
I wrote to the rep about a sample book and she replied not yet ready but you can order indiv pieces as samples. I suggest you contact one of their folks through the site and ask for some.