Is 14pt uncoated cover with 30% PCW the same thickness and quality as regular 14pt uncoated cover?

Yes. A 14pt uncoated cover made with 30% post-consumer waste (PCW) content performs the same as standard 14pt uncoated cover. The recycled fiber is blended into the same base weight, so caliper, stiffness, and printability are identical. The only real difference is where some of the fiber comes from.

• Same thickness: both measure 14pt (about 0.014 inches), so the finished piece has the same rigidity and feel.
• Same surface: a natural, uncoated finish that takes pen and stamp ink well and gives a matte, writable texture.
• Same print quality: color, sharpness, and coverage are unaffected by the recycled content.
• The difference: 30% of the fiber is recovered post-consumer paper, lowering the environmental footprint without changing performance.

It is a good pick if you want an eco-friendlier stock that still looks and behaves like premium uncoated cover.