Album Page Paper Recommendation

I'm designing album pages for my Sweden collection using AlbumEasy. I'd like your recommendations for paper appropriate to print album pages. I'd especially like to know about paper readily available in Canada. Thus far I know I need to look for acid free paper and something heavier than standard 20lb printer paper. Thanks in advance.

Look for paper that has an ISO 9706 label
I bought Color Copy labeled paper that goes from 80-400g/m^2

I have found that a Bristol Vellum 67lb works well for me. I have created thousands of pages, and this weight works good for booklets and covers/cards as well.

I'm in Canada too, and end up getting my paper from a local print shop / art supply store. Only because I avoid the big chains if I can. It's the same stuff from both though.

I tend to switch back and forth between card stock and thicker copy paper.

Lettermark Vellum Bristol 67lb / 147gsm (Ivory) is what I'm using now.

My Sweden collection is on Hammermill 28lb / 105gsm premium copy paper (white). And I use this paper for title pages, which tend to be more colourful. The colours pop against the white more than the cream card stock.

The perfect world for me is the 28lb / 105gsm light cream paper. But I can only seem to find it in white (too bright for my eyes) or a too-yellow tone of 'ivory'. Which is why I seem to switch back and forth.

I agree with barhata that the card stock is great for mounting booklets or covers. I find that a binder full of it can get pretty thick though.

If there is a print shop nearby, drop in and see if you can get a few samples, both to verify the "feel" and to confirm that your printer setup will handle them.

Some of the smaller printers run the paper through a tortuous path. You can also check your printer's documentation to see if there is a "straight through" printing option.

If you use the search function of this forum you will find volumes of in-depth discussion and info on album page paper, in particular about the "acid free" aspect. Don Denman (Studebaker51) had so much great info on this. It is worth reading IMO.

I use Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 67 lb/1647 GSM, Cream, though that particular color isn't made anymore. I bought a lifetime supply when I found out it was being discontinued.

For me, the 67 lb/1647 GSM is a good weight that is firm enough to provide support for stamps and postcards, but not super stiff. If you are going to use a heavy paper, I do recommend buying a small amount to test with your printer first. As Cjd said above, some papers don't play well with certain printers.

Acid free may be an imprecise term but I would not worry about commercial paper. I have cheap paper from 50 years ago that is like new. The key is how it is stored. Most paper today is acid free when purchased but the question is does it stay acid free. I believe slip cases important to protect. Please note hinges are paper products too and can be acidic too. I see more issues with manila stock pages being acidic. Vinyl binders outgas so that is another variable.

Thin 20/24 lb paper will not be as durable (end up with hole reforcement) if you are in the album a lot or have heavy items mounted. Thicker paper will be more durable and have a more premium feel but you will get less pages in a binder.

I ended up with 104gsm (32 lb) as a compromise since I collect worldwide and have a lot of pages and binders.

Thank you all for your suggestions.