Letterpress Paper
Paper. There are so many choices and options. I’ve tested several and sourced many. Find out what paper I think works best for letterpress printing.
The House Paper
Crane's Lettra line of 100% cotton papers and envelopes have been selected as Jazyrain's house paper because of its performance and quality. This line of paper was developed specifically for modern letterpress printing and takes a beautiful impression.
Crane’s Lettra
- 100% cotton
- Three shades of white (Fluorescent, Pearl, Ecru)
- Three weights (32# text, 110# cover, 220# duplex cover)
- Full selection of matched envelopes (4-bar to A9)
- Green since 1801
Other Papers that Work Well with Letterpress
- Porridge Paper Mill: Hand-made and plantable paper, made in the United States
- Cartiera Magnani: Arturo: cylinder mouldmade 100% high alpha cellolose, with an exclusive "corona" felt finish
- Cartiera Magnani: Revere: mouldmade 100% cotton, made in Italy
- ReichPaper: Savoy: 100% cotton, made in the United States
- St. Cuthberts Mill: Somerset: mouldmade 100% cotton, made in England
- Legion Paper: Legion Bamboo: 90% bamboo and 10% cotton
I can work with you to source other papers and it would be best to discuss your project with me first. The lead time to acquire other paper and envelope stocks could impact the projects timeline so please plan accordingly.
