It all started six years ago
…when I spent an otherwise pleasant afternoon working on a key project and diligently searched for the ideal paper. I roamed through the studio’s many swatchbook drawers and finally felt the relief of holding up a paper sample with the color and texture I found was “perfect.” Too late, I discovered that the swatchbook was outdated and this perfect color was no longer produced.

This maddening problem is not unique to the West Coast, or America in general. Throughout my many years in design, I have repeatedly experienced the same situation in Germany, the U.S. and Australia -- it is a worldwide problem, indeed.

Fiercely Independent
To preserve my sanity (and ultimately, yours), I founded PaperSpecs, the first online paper database specifically developed for the design and print industries. Each of us here at PaperSpecs is truly a paper enthusiast (well, tech guy, Geoff might be the exception), with backgrounds as designers and production managers.

Knowing that you require a truly comprehensive paper database, one that covers stock of every description and source, PaperSpecs is fiercely independent and not sponsored by any mills or merchants.

We don’t sell paper, we simply tell you everything you need to know about it.

Bright and Early
When we started, we were expecting the usual changes to paper lines, based on our many years of experience. But, now we find that the current flood of changes, cancellations of existing lines and the number of new releases we are currently seeing, is simply unprecedented.

On a typical working day, around 7 a.m., I start by talking directly with East Coast and Midwest mills, making sure we know ahead of time which lines will be updated or discontinued, and when new promotions will be released -- all to ensure that our PaperSpecs database is timely, accurate and comprehensive.

So spend your time doing what you do best. Be creative and let PaperSpecs research and collect all the latest facts and data about available papers. It’s all waiting for you, right here, online. To begin enjoying our many benefits, key in the information here for your PaperSpecs membership.

Sabine Lenz
Founder, PaperSpecs

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