Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What paper stock works best for letterheads?
Answer
Letterhead is a working document, so the best stock feels substantial in the hand yet still runs cleanly through office printers and folds neatly into an envelope. For most business correspondence that points to a lighter uncoated text stock rather than a thick card.
- Weight: around 70lb uncoated text is the sweet spot, sturdy and professional without jamming desktop printers.
- Finish: uncoated, so pens, stamps, and laser toner all take to the surface.
- Feel: linen or laid textures signal a premium brand, while smooth stocks stay clean and modern.
- Folding: lighter text weights fold to fit standard #10 envelopes without cracking.
| Use | Suggested stock |
|---|---|
| Everyday correspondence | 70lb uncoated text |
| Premium brand feel | Linen or laid text |
| Proposals and heavier presentation sheets | 80lb uncoated text |
| Certificates | 100lb text |
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