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So I started a fountain pen club at the Junior High I teach at go https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/274027-the-fountain-pen-and-classic-writing-club/ to follow our progress. Anyway, I need to get them a decent paper that a wide variety of inks play well with at the best possible price, not really looking at notebooks but simply something decent that can be had from office max/depot or Staples in ream form at a reasonable cost. It doesn't have to be anything awesome and we are on a limited budget but good enough will cut it for my purposes. Thanks for your help.

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The usual suggestion is the HP Laserjet Paper. It's a 24# paper, and just over $12 a reem. There's a 32# version too, but it's more expensive. Staples often has the 24# in the store, if you're looking to just swing in and get some.

 

I prefer the Hammermill Laser Print 24#, but I'm a little odd for that, apparently. They're very similar.

 

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i found the reams on Walmart cheaper and good. It comes in transparent wrapping with black printed letters and brand is GEORGIA PACIFIC. 20 # and really works well with inks. I made a few ARC notebook with that paper and i cannot complain.

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My office uses Boise Aspen 30 paper. I write on it all day, with a variety of inks. I don't

experience feathering. it is very clean. 20# / 92 bright . (The "30" is content % of re-used fiber.)

About $7 per ream. If you desire to use both sides of the paper, try 22# or 24# weight.

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I have been using Sustainable Earth Copy Paper by Staples. It is 95% sugarcane and excellent for fountain pens. I have experienced no feathering or bleed-through with this paper using wet nibs, medium and broad. The paper is 20 lb. and can only be ordered on-line. Last I checked it was $59.99 a case of 10 reams. Today the site says it is out of stock, but I believe it is a product Staples carries on a continuing basis.

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I found Proprint by tjiwi kimia, 75 gsm, A4 multipurpose paper, an excellent choice. It is even relatively inexpensive here in Curaçao: about $6 for a ream. I use it mostly for printing but quick FP notes go on it too, and I have had no issues at all with it. I especially like the light weight and bright surface.

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I have been using Sustainable Earth Copy Paper by Staples. It is 95% sugarcane and excellent for fountain pens. I have experienced no feathering or bleed-through with this paper using wet nibs, medium and broad. The paper is 20 lb. and can only be ordered on-line. Last I checked it was $59.99 a case of 10 reams. Today the site says it is out of stock, but I believe it is a product Staples carries on a continuing basis.

Do you have the SKU for this please? :)

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I swear I saw some in stock in the store but didn't know whether to pull the trigger or not. I will check tomorrow. Again to all thanks. I do have it in the budget to buy a couple of reams at this price so I will have to narrow it down and get a couple of different varieties for the students to use.

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A ream of Staples 20# Sustainable Earth sugar cane paper

A ream of HP 24# or 32# paper.

 

The Sustainable Earth paper is really good. This paper has stood up to every ink that I have put on it.

The 32# paper is nice and smooth. Probably best for your XF and F nib pens that want a smooth paper.

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The best price I have found on HP Premium Choice 32# I is from shoplet.com about 2/3 the cost per reem compared to Staples and currently you get free shipping with a $25 purchase. The only association I have when it comes to buying everyday paper is to my wallet.

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The basic Staples brand copy paper is also very good #135855-WH, no feathering or bleed through, and you can use both sides, and easily available by the ream. I prefer the feel over the sugarcane, which seems to bloat the line a little with wider or wetter pens.

 

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