Hp Premium Choice 32

[1nkulus]

1nkulus...In your opinion is there any copy paper better than the HP 32? Quality and Price.

Thanks,

David

 

The link I posted is cheaper than HP 32 and comparable in quality though it is 28lbs. Either of the two are fine.

$10/ream is my limit.

[Intensity]

For sheen, the HP 32lbs is apparently not the best--I've found a good comparison here:

https://www.mountainofink.com/blog/copy-paper-conundrum

 

That's why I asked about something even better originally. Something that would allow the ink to sit on the surface more and sheen but still be able to dry and not smear. I have really good Italian paper in a small notepad I brought back from Italy--the paper is not particularly thin, but inks glide onto it, look dark and saturated, with plenty of sheen, but yet they dry in a reasonable amount of time. The ink surface appearance ends up looking glossy. No feathering whatsoever. I'm on a hunt for something similar.

 

P.S.: I have not tried diluting my Walden Pond Blue yet. I might eventually. I don't use it often--it's more of a situational, decorative ink. For a more "diluted" version, I have J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor. If I want a lot of sheen, I found that I prefer other inks, such as by Sailor, Krishna, and Colorverse.

Edited April 18, 2019 by Intensity

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The link I posted is cheaper than HP 32 and comparable in quality though it is 28lbs. Either of the two are fine.

$10/ream is my limit.

 

That's my limit is as well...$10/Ream...2 cents a page.

Edited April 18, 2019 by JesusNeverTappedOut

[NeverTapOut]

For sheen, the HP 32lbs is apparently not the best--I've found a good comparison here:

https://www.mountainofink.com/blog/copy-paper-conundrum

 

That's why I asked about something even better originally. Something that would allow the ink to sit on the surface more and sheen but still be able to dry and not smear. I have really good Italian paper in a small notepad I brought back from Italy--the paper is not particularly thin, but inks glide onto it, look dark and saturated, with plenty of sheen, but yet they dry in a reasonable amount of time. The ink surface appearance ends up looking glossy. No feathering whatsoever. I'm on a hunt for something similar.

 

P.S.: I have not tried diluting my Walden Pond Blue yet. I might eventually. I don't use it often--it's more of a situational, decorative ink. For a more "diluted" version, I have J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor. If I want a lot of sheen, I found that I prefer other inks, such as by Sailor, Krishna, and Colorverse.

 

 

I go to her website a lot...I don't think Step Forward 21 is still available...or least I could not find it on the Staples website...so I gave up looking for it.

[1nkulus]

For sheen, the HP 32lbs is apparently not the best--I've found a good comparison here:

https://www.mountainofink.com/blog/copy-paper-conundrum

 

That's why I asked about something even better originally. Something that would allow the ink to sit on the surface more and sheen but still be able to dry and not smear. I have really good Italian paper in a small notepad I brought back from Italy--the paper is not particularly thin, but inks glide onto it, look dark and saturated, with plenty of sheen, but yet they dry in a reasonable amount of time. The ink surface appearance ends up looking glossy. No feathering whatsoever. I'm on a hunt for something similar.

 

Apart from sheen, HP 32 is unbeatable, easily available and VFM.

 

For sheen;

Tomoe River 52gsm is best in terms of availability AFAIK.

Another is Original Crown Mill, https://www.cultpens.com/c/q/brands/original-crown-mill/original-crown-mill-classic-laid-paper

If you can find it, https://www.amazon.com/Southworth-Cotton-Smooth-Finish-368C/dp/B004HSJ5N4

Clairefontaine Triomphe, https://www.cultpens.com/c/q/brands/clairefontaine/triomphe-by-clairefontaine

Freeleaf Notepad, https://www.levenger.com/freeleaf-white-annotation-ruled-pads-core-7572.aspx

Edited April 19, 2019 by 1nkulus

[1nkulus]

I go to her website a lot...I don't think Step Forward 21 is still available...or least I could not find it on the Staples website...so I gave up looking for it.

 

Step Forward is no longer a brand and is probably part of Staples. The QC of sugarcane paper is hit and miss.

You could inquire at Staples and see if they have any left or might ship it to you direct from the warehouse.

[NeverTapOut]

Step Forward 21 OUT OF BUSINESS.

[Intensity]

I bought a ream of this paper today, walking by Staples. They do a 100% price match, in my case to Amazon price of 11.79. Hope it's good, as it's the new 100 brightness kind, not the previously loved 98 brightness kind.

[1nkulus]

I bought a ream of this paper today, walking by Staples. They do a 100% price match, in my case to Amazon price of 11.79. Hope it's good, as it's the new 100 brightness kind, not the previously loved 98 brightness kind.

 

For that price range, it is very good. Hopefully, you too will like it.

[Intensity]

Hm, so far I'm pretty underwhelmed with this paper for fountain pen use. 2 of my J. Herbin inks feather visibly on it (Rouille D'Ancre and Vert Empire), and the surface enhances tipping feedback. It's fine for more dry ink or ink that has sat in a pen for a long time. I'm going to be very content doing special print-outs on this paper when I need more formal looking results, or when I want to write with a fountain pen over printed text, but probably won't use it for fountain pens specifically.

[NeverTapOut]

Hm, so far I'm pretty underwhelmed with this paper for fountain pen use. 2 of my J. Herbin inks feather visibly on it (Rouille D'Ancre and Vert Empire), and the surface enhances tipping feedback. It's fine for more dry ink or ink that has sat in a pen for a long time. I'm going to be very content doing special print-outs on this paper when I need more formal looking results, or when I want to write with a fountain pen over printed text, but probably won't use it for fountain pens specifically.

 

 

Intensity...

What paper was it...

Regards,

David

[1nkulus]

Hm, so far I'm pretty underwhelmed with this paper for fountain pen use. 2 of my J. Herbin inks feather visibly on it (Rouille D'Ancre and Vert Empire), and the surface enhances tipping feedback. It's fine for more dry ink or ink that has sat in a pen for a long time. I'm going to be very content doing special print-outs on this paper when I need more formal looking results, or when I want to write with a fountain pen over printed text, but probably won't use it for fountain pens specifically.

At least you will still be able to put it to good use.

Shame it did not work out with the Herbin inks. What nib width were you using?

[pennylink]

Does anyone know if HP Premium Choice 32 is available in the UK, or what the equivalent might be?

[Intensity]

Intensity...

What paper was it...

Regards,

David

The HP premium 32lbs.

[Intensity]

At least you will still be able to put it to good use.

Shame it did not work out with the Herbin inks. What nib width were you using?

Approximately western medium. I love broad stubs though, so it could have been worse. The feathering was ink-dependent, as not everything I’ve written with feathered. It’s just that the paper I usually prefer to use is more feathering-resistant.

[NeverTapOut]

Approximately western medium. I love broad stubs though, so it could have been worse. The feathering was ink-dependent, as not everything I’ve written with feathered. It’s just that the paper I usually prefer to use is more feathering-resistant.

 

 

I am surprised even with a western medium nib. I have never had any problems with it and I use it exclusively...even used J.Herbin Eclat de Saphir.

Sorry you had that problem.

David

[NeverTapOut]

Does anyone know if HP Premium Choice 32 is available in the UK, or what the equivalent might be?

 

I don't know if they sell it in they UK. It's an international company. They sell it in Staples or a large office supply chain.

They call it HP Premium 32 now...they went through a rebranding.

Regards,

David

[1nkulus]

Does anyone know if HP Premium Choice 32 is available in the UK, or what the equivalent might be?

 

Not at the moment. 32lb is 120gsm.

 

You can give these a shot.

Some of the HP papers are available at Staples, if that is more convenient.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Papers-CHP342-120GSM-sheets/dp/B000H9HMJ6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=YG7FUYSEP1ZD&keywords=hp+120gsm+a4+paper&qid=1556905677&s=gateway&sprefix=120gsm+hp%2Caps%2C396&sr=8-3

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hewlett-Packard-HP-Smooth-ColorLok/dp/B00DULRFRM/ref=sr_1_7?crid=YG7FUYSEP1ZD&keywords=hp+120gsm+a4+paper&qid=1556905677&s=gateway&sprefix=120gsm+hp%2Caps%2C396&sr=8-7

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-100GSM-Premium-Choice-Paper/dp/B00HO96PPO/ref=sr_1_20?crid=YG7FUYSEP1ZD&keywords=hp+120gsm+a4+paper&qid=1556905677&s=gateway&sprefix=120gsm+hp%2Caps%2C396&sr=8-20

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xerox-Premium-003R96602-Colour-Printer/dp/B008RM3YYW/ref=sr_1_18?crid=YG7FUYSEP1ZD&keywords=hp+120gsm+a4+paper&qid=1556905677&s=gateway&sprefix=120gsm+hp%2Caps%2C396&sr=8-18

Edited May 3, 2019 by 1nkulus

[Intensity]

 

 

I am surprised even with a western medium nib. I have never had any problems with it and I use it exclusively...even used J.Herbin Eclat de Saphir.

Sorry you had that problem.

David

 

I don't know if there is batch variation. Mine is the new 100 brightness kind which wasn't as well liked as the 98 brightness kind. See discussion here:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/314208-hp-premium-choice-laserjet-paper-paper-there-are-two-kinds/

 

This staples only had the 100 brightness reams.

[1nkulus]

Another lightweight paper worth considering, it is 22lb equal to 80gsm.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-3613630000059-Premium-Paper-White/dp/B00H2D7AUQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2D0GXHBZLSQXM&keywords=double+a+paper&qid=1556907128&s=gateway&sprefix=double+a+%2Caps%2C364&sr=8-5