: Re: Need advice on paper quality I have a prized e-book which I am submitting to a website for printing and subsequent courier. The website is asking me to select the quality of paper. I would

@Bryan361

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I think I understand where you're coming from for this question. However, I don't think we can answer it.

Paper is often measured (where I live) in grams. However, that only really reflects the thickness. It doesn't tell me about the colour or the quality. Bright white can be thin or thick.

Next to me is sitting a novel that is thirteen years old. It is printed on thick, cheap paper. It is still perfectly legible but it probably won't last for a hundred years.

I have computer printouts from when I was at university over thirty years ago. The legibility depends on the quality of the paper, the type of ink and the amount of light they have been exposed to. (The last factor is significant.)

If it's important, I go and touch the paper that will be used for the project. The sheen, the weight and the texture tell me if a particular paper will be suitable. If you can think of a better test, tell me.

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