Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437)

I don't really know my way around cardstock. Didn't know the meaning behind lbs. or gsm. My children needed some cardstock for craft projects and when I looked online, this seemed like a good brand at good price. So I ordered it.The card stock we received was lightweight, probably equivalent to three sheets of regular copy paper. It goes through the printer easily enough, but it wasn't what my kids needed as it wasn't thick enough.Though I was surprised by the paper we received, admittedly, I did not do any research prior to purchase. All I did was take a look at the pounds. They needed 92 lb. This was 90 lb. I thought that was close enough. However, I think you also have to look at the "gsm", grams per square meter. The gsm on this is 163. They needed 250 gsm... and that is a BIG difference.So, if you're not sure what you need, definitely do some research before buying. This paper is very high quality and smooth and bright white, so I kept it. We will use it one way or another. But, I will be ordering a pack of 92 lb./250 gsm heavy cardstock because that's what we needed in the first place.

Not as thick as I thought but gives a slightly glossy texture. Color is off white a bit and they are easy to cut.

Great quality and price

TIP: Shop by GSM, not LB. Pound ratings vary. I'd call this a triple-thick copy/printing paper, and it's a great price for that! It is NOT thick enough for use as a card base.CRAFTING/MAKING ENVELOPES: I use it to make personalized/seasonal envelopes. While it's thicker than copy paper, it's thin and smooth (no noticeable texture) for easy and good quality laser printing, and it folds easily. Sheets are equal sizes and cut well.Mfg wrapping did burst open, but luckily Amazon packed it in a book box so all sheets were in good condition. As suggested by another review, I did not order anything else with it.CARDS: Again, this is NOT thick enough as a card base. Look for a minimum 215-270 GSM paper. It IS perfect for printing and using as die-cut decorations/accents, mats, or inserts on a card. Because it is light weight, it will help avoid need for extra postage when making cards with layers. Embosses 2-D with embossing folders like a dream!It tolerates stamping, but not heavy/wet ink blending or swinking (look up Laurel Beard. It's a legit technique). A sharpie bleeds through this easily so I wouldn't consider any watercolors. It curls with shimmer spray, but if left alone to dry it won't crease and flattens when mounted onto a heavy card base.PRINTING: Thin enough so my laser can heat the paper for a good toner bond. I get vivid colors and patterns are crisp. I do not use inkjets for cards, but I would use care if printing with heavy saturation.

PROS:*exactly what it claims to be.*good value compared to other similar optionsCONS:*Kinda thin? I'm not super familiar with paper weights and what the numbers mean but needed "cardstock." This is fine but does seem a tad thin. (Still, it is exactly what it claims to be.)*Can be confused with their bristol vellum...I'm not sure why, but, at the time of this review, the brand's listings for this cardstock and its bristol vellum look super similar, both with the same yellow patterned packaging. So make sure you're getting the one you want. (I accidentally bought a second purchase of the vellum when this one was running late.)The cons were also my fault, so I'm mentioning them as an FYI so fewer people make the same mistakes.

The media could not be loaded. I use this paper for all of my bakery business printables but this latest delivery was awful. The paper ream was completely destroyed inside the Amazon bag. I needed to print immediately so I can’t return the product and instead had to weed through the bent/unusable sheets.

Paper quality is prefect and the weight is excellent

It's card stock. It is about the same as most others. The price was the best I could find. I always keep a supply on hand for a variety of uses.