Staples Arc Paper

[Daisy25]

I've been playing with different papers, and I really love what Staples uses in their ARC notebooks. My problem is that it only comes lined, and I much prefer to write on unlined paper. Does anyone know what paper they use and if it's possible to buy it blank, somewhere?

 

I have tried printer paper and the 32 weight paper I tried is very nice but it's a little too white and too slick for me. The ARC paper is a little creamy and a little less slick so the ink bleeds in a little more: not enough to feather or bleed through though.

 

Any ideas?

 

Terrie

[queenofpens]

Levenger originated the system for the "disc" type of notebook a couple of decades ago. Their paper is not quite the same as ARC, but it has pretty much the same characteristics, is interchangeable with ARC in terms of size and disc spacing, and it comes in a wider variety of formats, including blank, dot grid, engineer grid, and storyboard.

 

Warning: Levenger paper is much, much more expensive than ARC - which is why so many people are so happy to see at least the basic formats from somewhere more affordable.

[Daisy25]

Levenger originated the system for the "disc" type of notebook a couple of decades ago. Their paper is not quite the same as ARC, but it has pretty much the same characteristics, is interchangeable with ARC in terms of size and disc spacing, and it comes in a wider variety of formats, including blank, dot grid, engineer grid, and storyboard.

 

Warning: Levenger paper is much, much more expensive than ARC - which is why so many people are so happy to see at least the basic formats from somewhere more affordable.

Wow. It really is. I write a lot -- I would need a second mortgage at that rate!

[N2theBreach]

You could buy one of the ARC hole-punches and make your own using paper that works for you. I think the "M" line at Staples is pretty good, but I don't know if they sell it by the ream. HP makes a decent paper (HP1145?). If you poke around you'll find references to it here on FPN.

 

Good luck.

[Daisy25]

You could buy one of the ARC hole-punches and make your own using paper that works for you. I think the "M" line at Staples is pretty good, but I don't know if they sell it by the ream. HP makes a decent paper (HP1145?). If you poke around you'll find references to it here on FPN.

 

Good luck.

I have one of the hole-punches. I've been hoping to find the same kind of paper. I'll check out the M line -- thanks!

[Coronado]

Personally, I find the Staples Laser Bright Paper to be very, very similar to what is included in the ARC system. So much that I use it now to make my own pages. I have no bleed, no discernible feather.

 

This is what I buy and punch:

 

http://www.staples.com/Staples-Bright-White-Laser-Paper-8-1-2-inch-x-11-inch/product_733333

Edited May 19, 2013 by Coronado

[Daisy25]

Personally, I find the Staples Laser Bright Paper to be very, very similar to what is included in the ARC system. So much that I use it now to make my own pages. I have no bleed, no discernible feather.

 

This is what I buy and punch:

 

http://www.staples.com/Staples-Bright-White-Laser-Paper-8-1-2-inch-x-11-inch/product_733333

Thanks for the link. I will definitely try that out.

[Luma]

I'm having the same issues too! Since I prefer the sadlestich on the Moleskin Cahier I've been looking also for a place that is willing to bind a stack of paper I'm providing without charging a rediculous price

[mm1624124]

Staples Arc paper is much better that Levenger's Circa on the whole--unless it is the Rhodia. From my stash, the Junior Arc paper is a tad better than the letter size. I still don't like the spreading and periodic bleed through with anything that isn't from a fine, dry nib. It's like fingernails on a chalk black board.

 

I have been reading good reviews here about HP 24# paper and may be worth consideration. I had originally purchased two cases of the Double A paper before it disappeared off the shelves; but, I have had mixed results with behavior somewhat akin to the Staples Arc stuff. Great for printers tho' and I'm very happy to dedicate DoubleA for that purpose only. So, back on the quest of finding decent paper that isn't too thick or stark white and will take slightly wetter nibs.

[Coronado]

This is the Laser Bright White I posted earlier with some Noodler's Bulletproof Lexington Grey out of a Lamy Safari (F). Writing on Arc is identical to my eyes. I went through a lot of their paper to find a match, lol. The Laser white just feels a tiny bit thicker, but does have a tiny less bleed too (very small difference).

 

http://i.imgur.com/N7rkLbu.jpg

 

 

 

 

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[Daisy25]

This is the Laser Bright White I posted earlier with some Noodler's Bulletproof Lexington Grey out of a Lamy Safari (F). Writing on Arc is identical to my eyes. I went through a lot of their paper to find a match, lol. The Laser white just feels a tiny bit thicker, but does have a tiny less bleed too (very small difference).

 

http://i.imgur.com/N7rkLbu.jpg

 

 

 

 

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Oh, yeah. That looks great. The only thing I'll miss is that I'm not in love with bright white paper. I like the slightly cream tone on the ARC paper. But, hey, if I can get all the rest of it, I'm in. I'll definitely pick up some and give it a try. Thanks for the image.