Paper weight?

MSC · #1 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 09:13

I know it is a little detail in the grand scheme of things, but I am ordering some paper (recycled

) for printing invoices and not sure what weight is best. I want a luxurious feel but not like card, if that makes sense. Is there much difference between 90gsm and 100gsm?

harding125 · #2 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 18:27

Hi,
We tend to go for 100gsm if a quality feel is required. 80gsm feels very cheap and 90 gsm is better but not as good as 100gsm. If you are not sure why not go to the paper supplier and ask for samples....

Gary

Calibre Designs · #3 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 19:15

80gsm - your normal day to day stuff.
90gsm - nothing special and not much difference.
100gsm - substantial enough to make a difference.
120gsm - very good. Wouldn't go thicker.

I recommend 100gsm or 120gsm. Get samples...

MSC · #4 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 08:25

Thank you, that is brilliant.
The reason I am asking instead of going to a paper shop or getting samples is because I was on a website yesterday buying something that is hard to find and noticed they also had paper reams on sale so I thought I'd get some seeing as I was already paying for postage for the other thing!

RayB · #5 (**permalink**) 28-04-2008, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calibre Designs

80gsm - your normal day to day stuff.
90gsm - nothing special and not much difference.
100gsm - substantial enough to make a difference.
120gsm - very good. Wouldn't go thicker.

I recommend 100gsm or 120gsm. Get samples...

Spot on!

For an invoice I'd use 100gsm and for a letterhead 120gsm

Any thicker can cause problems feeding on some printers

whistle ink · #6 (**permalink**) 28-04-2008, 17:48

Hi MSC,

Are you printing invoices for yourself or for your customers?

There isn't much difference between 90 and 100gsm. But I always use 100gsm when sending one out to customers (normally I do it via PDF or get them print it off from their account.

No matter who it's for though on my inkjet printer I always print off on fast draft / Black so I'm not using too much ink.

Whistle Ink

MSC · #7 (**permalink**) 29-04-2008, 19:53

The invoices are for customers. I had considered sending electronic invoices only but as the orders will probably average 2-3 products someone pointed out that I should imclude a packing slip if not an invoice, which kinda defeats the purpose of sending electronic invoices in the first place (ie to save resources!) Good tip about using fast draft /black when printing, thank you.

I've ordered 100gsm, thanks for the advice

harding125 · #8 (**permalink**) 17-05-2008, 17:59

Pleased to be of service.

Gary

DavidT · #9 (**permalink**) 18-05-2008, 06:19

I understand what everyone is saying here, and the comparisons make sense - but does no-one consider the stock itself?

Just looking at 80gsm can vary greatly from stock to stock - some can seem quite 'thick' others not so.

You really need to consider the stock itself. 80gsm of one stock might seem better (thicker) than 100gsm of another stock!

David Toohey
The Accountants Circle