---
type: faq
title: "What paper types work best for letterpress?"
description: "Cotton paper is the gold standard for letterpress. Its soft, absorbent fibers compress under the press to create the deep, signature impression the process"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-paper-types-work-best-for-letterpress
tags: ["Finish", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What paper types work best for letterpress?

Cotton paper is the gold standard for letterpress. Its soft, absorbent fibers compress under the press to create the deep, signature impression the process

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- Hub: Finish
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