Smythson paper types
All paper/cards made for Smythson are milled in the UK, made from FSC wood pulp and are acid-free fine papers.
White Wove
White Wove 350gsm and 700gsm card
A soft white paper and card, and one of our most popular materials, White Wove paper (110gsm) is often paired with White Matt envelopes (150gsm) for a beautifully opaque finish. The same paper milled as heavier card (350gsm or 700gsm) is used for many of our classic correspondence sets.
Mayfair Smooth White
Mayfair White 400gsm, 750gsm card
A bright, dense white paper and card with an exceptionally smooth surface. Available in weights from 135gsm to 750gsm, it provides a fast, gliding writing experience that is particularly suited to fountain pens.
Ermine White Laid
Ermine White Laid 115gsm paper
Ermine White Laid 350gsm and 700gsm card
An elegant ivory paper and card with a subtle laid finish. Available in 115gsm to 700gsm weights, it combines warmth and texture to create stationery that feels timeless and sophisticated and is suited for a wide array of uses.
Cream Wove
Cream Wove 140gsm paper
Cream Wove 350gsm and 700gsm card
A rich cream paper and card with a classic wove finish. Available in 140gsm to 700gsm, it lends a traditional look to correspondence and remains a popular choice for those seeking an “ecru” tone.
Marston Mill Laid
Marston Mill Laid 135gsm paper
Marston Mill Laid 290gsm and 580gsm card
A distinctive cream paper with a subtle hint of grey-green and a laid texture. Available in 135gsm and 290gsm and 580gsm card, it prints well with a wide range of inks and evokes a soft, period-inspired character.
Three Crowns
Three Crowns 140gsm paper
Three Crowns 350gsm and 700gsm card
An unusual grey-green paper and card with a smooth wove finish. Available in 140gsm to 700gsm, its distinctive “eau-de-Nil" shade creates a quietly striking backdrop for many designs.
Park Avenue Pink
Park Avenue Pink 140gm paper
Park Avenue Pink 350gm and 700gsm card
A soft pink paper and card with a subtle laid texture. Available in 140gsm to 700gsm, it was first introduced for the opening of our first New York store in 2001.
Bond Street Blue
Bond Street Blue 115gsm paper
Bond Street Blue 350gsm and 700gsm card
A pale blue wove paper and card available in 115gsm to 700gsm. Long associated with Smythson, this shade once defined our packaging and continues to embody our heritage of refined colour and craftsmanship.
Nile Blue
Nile Blue 100gsm paper
Nile Blue 350gsm and 700gsm card
Our signature hue, Nile Blue, is instantly recognisable as the colour of Smythson’s packaging. Available as laid paper (100gsm) and card (350gsm to 700gsm), it is deep in tone yet remarkably lightweight, embodying the heritage of Smythson.
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