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What's the best paper weight for invitations?

posted 2 years ago in Paper
  • poll: Best paper weight for invite
    65# : (0 votes)
    80# : (5 votes)
    56 %
    90# : (4 votes)
    44 %
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    crebre80    November 20, 2010   Baton Rouge, LA

    Hi everyone:

    What do you feel is the best paperweight for a single panel invite, 65#, 80#, 90?

     
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    Lola821    May 15, 2010   Kansas City

    With those choices I would go with #90. Unless you are layering paper the others probably wouldnt be very thick, many paper places will give you samples you might look into that.

     
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    cinemaparadiso    July 16, 2015  

    Yeah I gotta say, these aren't that thick... i would definitely layer if these are your options. however, I am very picky about my paper!

     
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    chicagobride092010    January 2010   Canada

    I'm using 130# paper and it still feels a tad lighter than I wish.

     
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    crebre80    November 20, 2010   Baton Rouge, LA

    thats what i thought! the net said 65 i was like do what?!

     
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    sallyinvitedink       Pleasanton, California

    Beware that paper weight is exactly that, the weight, not the thickness. 

    You can have:

    140# index that is 11pt (the thcikness)

    110# Cranes Cotton that is 21pt

    110# Classic Crest that is 15.4pt

    That being said a 90# Linen like Neenah Classic Linen will be mush thicker than say a 90# Exact Index. Also know that there are 80# text weights and 80# cover weights.

    So really, the options that you posted really depend on what kind of paper you are talking about! 

    Confusing, yes! But all things you should beware of before you purchase online.

     

     
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    abrideagain    October 24, 2009   Austin

    If it's a single sheet, with no layers, I would err on the side of heavier.  If you plan on adding a layer or two (like a matte) then you could go lighter.

     
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    Stacy Marie    July 24, 2010  

    I would go heavier, too.  Maybe a cotton or linen texture would make it feel thicker?

     
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    crebre80    November 20, 2010   Baton Rouge, LA

    Thanks everyone for all of the info!!

     

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