Our Papers!
This is a list of some of the papers we have available! Risographs can print on 20# bond (75 gsm) to 110# cover (298 gsm) uncoated papers. We’ve tried these and love them, but are always open to experimenting with new papers!
We carry most of these in-house but can’t guarantee that we have everything on hand—some may need to be special-ordered. Contact us to check what we have in stock!
Domtar Lettermark
Finish: Vellum
Weight: 67# Bristol Cover (147 gsm)
Domtar is a quality and eco-friendly option that carries papers in a variety of colors that work beautifully for prints, flyers, cards, brochures, and more. This paper is our most affordable and used in all of our workshops!
Lettermark papers are acid free, made in the US, and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® and Sustainable Forestry Initiative®.
*Available in 60-70# Text (90-105 gsm): recommended for zine and booklet interiors, and anything that needs folding.
Note: These papers are all available in 8.5x11”. Not all of these papers are available in other sizes.
Mohawk Via
Finish: Smooth
Weight: Various
Mohawk Via is a high quality option of papers in a variety of colors that work beautifully for prints, flyers, cards, brochures, and more. This paper is on the thicker, smoother side and recommended for things like postcards, business cards, and other items that don’t require folding.
Mohawk papers are acid free and FSC® certified.
Neenah Astrobright
Finish: Smooth
Weight: 65# Cover (176 gsm)
Neenah is a high quality and eco-friendly option that carries several types of papers that work great with RISO printing.
Astrobrights are available in super vivid colors (the swatches here don’t even do them justice) that really make prints pop off the page. All colors are FSC® Certified, Green Seal™ Certified, and are made with 30% or more post-consumer fiber.
*Available in 60-70# Text (90-105 gsm): recommended for zine and booklet interiors, and anything that needs folding.
Note: These papers are all available in 8.5x11”. Not all of these papers are available in other sizes.
Neenah Environment
Finish: Smooth & Raw
Weight: 80# Cover (216 gsm)
Neenah is a high quality and eco-friendly option that carries several types of papers that work great with RISO printing.
Environment papers feel natural and are lovely to print on. All colors are FSC® Certified, Green-e Certified, Green Seal™ Certified, and are made with 30% or more Post-Consumer Fiber. PC 100 papers are made of 100% Post-Consumer Fiber.
*Available in 60-70# Text (90-105 gsm): recommended for zine and booklet interiors, and anything that needs folding.
Note: These papers are all available in 8.5x11”. Not all of these papers are available in other sizes.
French Paper
Finish: Construction, Speckletone, & Dur-O-Tone
Weight: 80# Cover (216 gsm)
French Paper is a supreme quality and sustainable option for gorgeous paper. They’ve been making paper in the US for over 140 years and are committed to environmentally conscious practices. Their papers print beautifully with RISO. French Paper is a pricier option as it is difficult to source on the west coast.
French papers are organic, recycled, post-consumer waste, acid free, lignin free, soy ink compatible, and FSC ® certified.
Note: These papers are all available in 8.5x11”. Not all of these papers are available in other sizes.