Paper Weight and Texture

[DavidLieb]

Hey Folks,

I'm pretty new to print publishing and was wondering if someone could run down paper weights and texture terms for me.

For example, I see biz cards at 10pt and 12pt. Which is thicker?

I understand what coated paper is, and I'd like to get a classier textured paper, but I don't really know what to ask for. Is there a resource I can look at, or can someone define them for me?

Thanks!

David Lieberman
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[Kool]

Hi David, welcome to the forum. The short answer is 12 is thicker than 10. The easiest way for you to learn this is to contact and visit a local paper distributer. It's way too big a subject to try and answer in a post. They will have sample swatches you can take with you and can answer your questions. One of the companies here even offers a free one day paper school where you can learn why 20Lb bond is really the same thing as 60lb text and what this pound scale really means. Good luck. /emoticons/cool.gif

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