New Letterpress Paper

nagraph
on 21 May 14 (12:45)

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

jonsel
on 21 May 14 (20:16)

INteresting. Less expensive than Lettra (especially in small quantities). I wish they had a double-thick weight. Gotta get some samples and test it.

dguovsen
on 22 May 14 (09:22)

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?

dguovsen
on 22 May 14 (09:35)

Where can I purchase the new line of strathmore papers?

mephits
on 22 May 14 (09:42)

They’re not available yet, as far as I can tell. This is just the announcement that they’re coming.
—
Michael Hurley
Titivilus Press
Memphis, TN

jonsel
on 22 May 14 (11:06)

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.

dguovsen
on 22 May 14 (14:41)

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.

nicolem
on 8 Jul 14 (10:41)

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?

bigboypress
on 8 Jul 14 (17:33)

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.