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title: "What are the differences between uncoated paper options for greeting cards?"
description: "Uncoated greeting card stocks differ in weight, texture and shade, which change rigidity, pen feel and color, so a sample packet helps you choose."
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# What are the differences between uncoated paper options for greeting cards?

Uncoated stocks all share a natural, non-glossy surface, but they differ in weight, texture, and how they take ink and handwriting. Those differences are easiest to judge by feel rather than description. Weight affects how rigid and substantial the card feels Texture ranges from smooth to lightly toothy, which changes how pens glide Shade and brightness shift how printed colors appear The most reliable way to choose is to get a sample packet of uncoated papers and finishes, then compare them side by side against your design.

Uncoated greeting card stocks differ in weight, texture and shade, which change rigidity, pen feel and color, so a sample packet helps you choose.

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