Choosing the right paper is just as important as choosing the right design. The paper you select affects the appearance, durability, and overall impression of your printed materials. Whether you're printing business cards, brochures, postcards, booklets, or marketing materials, Cincinnati Minuteman Press can help you choose the perfect paper for your project.
Popular Paper Finishes
Gloss Coated Paper
Gloss-coated paper produces vibrant colors, sharp images, and a polished appearance. It's an excellent choice for brochures, flyers, postcards, catalogs, and marketing materials that feature photography or colorful graphics.
Matte Coated Paper
Matte paper provides a smooth, professional finish with minimal glare. It's ideal for premium brochures, presentation folders, reports, and printed pieces that require an elegant appearance.
Uncoated Paper
Uncoated paper has a natural texture that's easy to write on, making it a great choice for letterheads, envelopes, forms, notepads, and stationery.
Gloss Coated Paper 
Matte Coated Paper 
Unoated Paper 
Choosing the Right Paper Weight
Text Weight: Best for brochures, flyers, newsletters, and booklets.
Cover Weight: Thicker paper used for business cards, postcards, folders, and covers.
Our paper guidecwill help you choose the perfect paper for your project.
Recommended Papers by Product
Business Cards – Heavy Cover Stock
Brochures – Gloss or Matte Text Stock
Postcards – Premium Cover Stock
Flyers – Gloss Text Stock
Booklets – Text Pages with Cover Stock Cover
Letterheads – Premium Uncoated Text Stock
Presentation Folders – Heavy Cover Stock
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure which paper is right for your project? Our printing specialists are happy to recommend the best paper, finish, and coating based on your design, budget, and intended use. We'll help you create printed materials that look professional and leave a lasting impression.
