What Kind Of Paper Is Used For (Glossy) Pamphlets?

[proton007]

I tried writing on the back of a glossy pamphlet I found in my mailbox.

 

The results were surprisingly good. The nib just glides like butter, and the ink shows excellent color and shading. (Whether or not it's smudge proof I haven't determined yet.)

There were no starting issues generally attributed to a lack of capillary action, and the ink was absorbed readily into the paper.

 

 

However, a search on this forum revealed the experience with glossy printer paper tends to be mixed.

 

So what kind of paper is being used for these pamphlets?

Edited May 22, 2014 by proton007

[bogiesan]

Glossy paper can be clay coated or resin coated..explore wiki for paper finishing and calendering techniques.

[theverdictis]

On some glossy paper I've found the ink.comes out of the pen thinner than usual?

[proton007]

On some glossy paper I've found the ink.comes out of the pen thinner than usual?

 

I think it just represents the 'true' width of the nib. Usually the ink gets absorbed faster, producing thicker lines.

[MisterBoll]

Keep in mind that it could be a paper stock that is varnished after it's been printed.

[FLZapped]

If you want an untreated paper with a hard surface, try paper vellum.