Mohawk Gets even more Exciting

The absence of any earlier posts about Mohawk Fine Papers was just because a little birdie told me change was in the wind.  I'm glad I waited because now I can get the information to you and get it right!  First, the new company name is Mohawk and above - the new logo designed by Pentagram. 

More details soon...many more, but if you want to get started without me, check out their fabulous new website here.  Enjoy!!

Colors, Textures, Heavy Weights oh how we love French Paper!

Once your company celebrates its 141st birthday, you're entitled to legendary status.  At least in American Papermaking.  And  that's exactly the story for French Paper Company another of Mac Papers fine paper mill partners.  Read more about their history here.

The brands/grades we currently represent are: Pop-Tone, Mod-Tone, Glo-Tone, Speckle-Tone, Parch-Tone, Dur-O-Tone, Muscle-Tone, Smart White and Construction.  Back before flecks in your paper were cool, French introduced Speckle-Tone, this and their longstanding collaboration with the brilliant designer Charles S. Anderson are just a few of the reasons I love French papers.

Here are a couple of photos showing the outside covers of current swatchbooks and the amazing array of colors found inside (including a rare shade of orange).  French's swatchbooks are slightly smaller in height than most and most are wire-O bound.

Another thing I like about French is we stock a fair number of their products so even customers in a hurry can often get what they need.  Envelopes are available in a wide assortment and custom textures!  Yes it's true.

For a 2,000 lb manufacturing minimum French will make a custom paper in the textures shown (sorry for the resolution) such as: Burlap, Cordtone, Fabrique, Linen, Broadcloth, Leather and more.  They can match PMS colors and test to make papers with added organic materials.  Just contact your Atlanta Mac Papers rep for current swatch books or more information: (770) 948-9959.

The latest, beautiful papers from Reich

Hello paper lovers, it's time for some more posts with images of current swatch books.  First, I want to show what is current from Reich Paper.  Five lines: CT, Digital, Odeon, Savoy and Shine.  I can't overstate how beautiful these papers are.  In an earlier post I told you about Kyle who has a letterpress truck that is cruising across America promoting the art.  She's a much better blogger than me.  Check out her account of letterpressing Savoy from Reich here.

Reich CT offers a wide array of naturally translucent papers in Clear and Colors.  It's offered in ink-jet and digitally compatible 30 lb.  There's a 30 lb. Recycled product as well.  My favorite is the 24 lb. Iridescent which is clear but for some lovely circular flecks.  There are loads of envelopes stocked too - guaranteed to grab anyone's attention.

Savoy is a leading 100% Cotton grade with 3 shades of white perfect for letterpress, as mentioned earlier.  There are many envelopes stocked and this makes it perfect for wedding stationery or any elegant invitation.  It has the natural tooth of a cotton paper but if you're looking for more texture, try Odeon.  Only out for three years, this elegant true-feltmarked paper comes in two uncoated white felts and four pearlized colored felt finishes.  I love it! 

Reich Paper's Shine is probably their best-known product and the pearlescent color palette is exquisite.  The newest swatch books shows the five new "Satin" colors which still give the pearlescent effect but in a more dense way.  Guess you have to see it to understand!  The great thing is, even though it may appear otherwise, these sparkly paper are also recyclable, biodegradable, acid free and FSC-Certified.  Offset printing requires special inks, but this stuff can be laser prined, ink jet printed, AND the Pearl, Champagne, and Silver colors are compatible with toner-based Digital presses! 

Pull out your Reich Paper Digital swatch book to find those details and see the Digital Groove, Digital Felt and Savoy products also certified for HP Indigo and Kodak Nexpress.

Mac Papers is a wholesale distributor for all Reich papers and envelopes in standard carton quantities which typically range from 100-1000 sheets each depending on size and basis weight.  Contact your Atlanta Mac Papers representative for more swatch books or more information.

Mac Papers is a wholesale distributor for many things now but our company began with paper.  Special papers are loved by graphic designers, because they know, the right paper selection can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of the finished piece.

We represent CTI Paper USA and their specialty paper and envelope brands: Aspire Petallics, Bindakote, Constellation Jade, Currency, Glama Natural, Spendorlux and their newest grade Tube.  These are the kind of products that have to be seen and touched to be understood and appreciated.

Here are some photos of the swatch books currently representing the brands.  (Hint: if you specify product from old ones it probably will not be available!) 

You can't miss the Aspire Petallics used on the cover.

Three brands inside: Aspire Petallics AND Glama Natural AND Currency .

Constellation Jade - Printing & handling tips included.

Splendorlux. Printing & handling tips included.

Bindakote and NEW Tube inside.

Nice, new Classic swatch books from Neenah Paper.

Hey, the rest of this week it's all about swatch books and today I'm posting some of the most beautiful and effective ones I've ever seen. They're Neenah Paper's current set for their brands Classic Crest, Classic Linen, Classic Laid and Classic Columns.  Not only do they come in a tidy, beautifully printed, paper box, but the brands now share 10 common colors.  My favorite part is they've printed weight information right upon the colors.

Full Classics Box

Classic Crest

Classic Linen

Classic Laid

Classic Columns

Your swatch will show representations of the colors, textures, weights, environmental benefits, available within the grade as well as information on press sheet sizes and matching envelopes.  It's about $80 worth of reference materials, so if that's more than you need or you prefer a digital reference, Neenah has also produced a virtual swatch cabinet for these and their other paper grades.  Check it out for FREE here.  For the paper version, just contact your Mac Papers rep or our 

Sample Department at (770) 948-9959.  Trust me, you're going to want to specify some fantastic paper.

Mac Papers has Sappi's current swatch books

One of the first mills I learned much about (through a woman whom I'm grateful became a friend for life) was the venerated S.D. Warren.  Now that company is a part of a phenomenal multi-national corporation Sappi Ltd. which demonstrates great leadership in matters of Sustainability. Please click here to visit the Sappi Fine Paper website.

At Mac Papers Atlanta we offer local inventory and delivery of  their coated papers for digital, offset, and web printing.  As of today's date, the following product swatches belong in your cabinet. McCoy, Opus (including the Opus 30 supplement), HannoArt, Somerset, and Flo.


The photos below show which swatch books are current:



*Note, more recent blog post shows this swatch is now outdated.



Note: This grade is only for web printing.

Any of these resources can be supplied by your Mac Papers' rep or our Sample Department (770) 948-9959.

Domtar products for digital/offset/web printing are at Mac Papers

If you want to specify good quality, sustainably-manufactured, reasonably priced, uncoated paper, then Domtar makes a lot of products you'll like to print on.

At Mac Atlanta we carry the commercial printing grades: Cougar, Lynx Opaque Offset, and Husky Offset.  We also have many of their business papers including my favorite EarthChoice which offers FSC-Chain-of-Custody certified product for regular office copiers.

To make sure you're using the most current swatches see my pictures below of the covers and first spread. Swatch books are dated on the back cover: Cougar- 06/10, Lynx Opaque Offset- 07/11, Husky Offset- 07/09. You may also click here to visit the mill's website.

For Domtar Colors & Hots, you'll want to reference the following brochure, dated 10/11, in lieu of a swatch book.  Mac will provide easy access in particular to the 20/50 lb. Domtar Colors.

Feel free to contact our Sample Department if you need any of these resources: (770) 948-9959.