Paper That Stands The Test Of Time. (Research So Far)

[El Aventurero]

I have taken some time to put together a list of papers that can last (hoping 1000+ years) a pretty long time. Keep in mind that storing conditions of the paper matter as well. The reason i have put together this list of papers because i am trying preserve family stories and other family information on paper (ie, Wills, family tree, and etc). So i have also gathered a ton of information on ink as well that i will be posting up next. So here is my list, if you have some that you feel fits the category of Museum/Archival/500+year paper please add. Thanks

 

The Paper

Original Crown Mill Pure Cotton

Neenah Crane's Crest Paper

Strathmore 500 Series: Drawing

Southworth 100% cotton Business Paper (jd18c)

Clairefontaine Triomphe Stationery

Southworth Thesis paper

Byron Weston Xerographic Linen Record (well over 200 years)

Crane's Thesis Paper (discontinued)

Southworth 100% Legal Document Paper

ProJet Museum Smooth fine art 100% cotton rag Archival paper

 

 

 

For Printers (Remember Pigment Ink is what last longer then Dye)

Canson Infinity - Arches Velin Museum Rag - (I own a pack of this and let me tell you worth every penny)

 

 

Found a lot of good info on paper from http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ They are a paper research company that test paper for longevity and quality and many other things.

 

And last but not least at UniversityProducts.com you can find a ton of Preservation products for your writings.

 

Hope this helps.

 

[El Aventurero]

Here is the link to my Ink Line up as well.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/273783-ink-that-stands-the-test-of-time/

 

 

Thanks for viewing

[CindyK]

As someone with an interest in Genealogy I really appreciate this list of papers. CDs are great if you have something that will read then, but paper is far more reliable.

Thanks!

[El Aventurero]

Found this paper:

 

Perma/Dur Buffered Bond Sheets (well over 300 years) - At UniversityProducts.com

[MTHALL720]

Thanks for sharing your research.

[FLZapped]

I've been using Glama 17lb translucent paper vellum, which is both chlorine free and lignin free.

Edited October 3, 2014 by FLZapped