Custom Notebook Interior Paper: 80gsm vs 120gsm

Choose 80gsm for economical everyday writing and the highest page capacity. Choose 120gsm when a thicker feel and less show-through matter more than capacity.

📄 Side by side

	80gsm	120gsm
Feel	Everyday writing paper	More substantial
Best for	Everyday ballpoint and pencil use; higher page counts	A thicker feel and reduced show-through
Max printed pages	Up to 400	Up to 200

🧮 How pages are counted

A printed page is one printed side. For a double-sided interior, 100 printed pages equal 50 physical sheets. Choose a page count that matches the pages in the PDF you upload.

📝 Note: do the covers count in the page total? See do notebook page counts include covers? and page counts, printed sides and sheet quantities.

💡 Which should you pick?

A thick planner or workbook with many pages: 80gsm.
A notebook where a more substantial feel matters: 120gsm.
Double-sided pages where show-through would be visible: lean to 120gsm.

💡 Tip: unsure? Order one paid sample on each paper. Paper feel is hard to judge on screen.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Can I print on both sides of the pages?

Yes, and pages can repeat or carry different designs. See different page designs in one notebook.

Does heavier paper change the colour?

Paper weight does not change colour reproduction.

👉 Related guides and next steps

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