I was just wondering what type of paper you use to bind and possibly where you get it??
Also maybe what the paper feels like (as in is it similar to your typical novels paper or a different feel/colour??)
Hi!
I use Hammermill Colors Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs. Bond, 8.5x11", in the Cream color. I get mine from Amazon, but you can get it from staples too, and I think a few other places but you'd have to check the Hammermill website.
I haven't used any 11 x 17'' yet, mostly because I haven't been binding long enough to feel like it's worth it for me? I do plan on experimenting with paper grain eventually, but so far I use the same grain direction for both folio books and quartos. If it matters to you and you want long grain paper for folios, I've heard Church Paper will cut it for you, but I've never ordered Hammermill from them, so.
It feels, to me, a lot like typical novel paper! I like it. It's nice to hold and easy to flip through, but not heavily textured. I haven't tried any other colors, although I've heard people on the Renegade Bindery discord say the Ivory works too, it's just yellower. My camera is iffy with colors sometimes but the cream is very nice.
It's very similar weight to most standard copy paper, just better quality and more archival.
