Paper samples from Somerset

"SOMERSET", Papermill ST. CUTHBERTS MILL

The manufacture of artists' papers here in the Axe Valley in Somerset originated at the neighbouring Wookey Hole Mill and the tradition continued when St. Cuthberts took that over. As demand for the mill's papers increased, production was actually transferred to the St. Cuthberts site where artists' mouldmade grades are now manufactured. A combination of traditional craftmanship, modern technology and computer control has allowed these artists' papers to become a first-class range.

The difference between various Somerset papers is largely in the surface structure, not in the composition of the paper (pulp). The paper colour can be different. Below you see the four surface structures of Somerset papers. Just to compare the structures. For that reason the differences have been enhanced.

Somerset Book

no clear structure

Somerset Satin

Somerset Velvet

Somerset Textured

Below you see the different "colours", from "radiant white", white, soft white (off-white) to buff, antique and black. The Somerset papers are always combinations of colour, surface structure, weight and size.

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St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Book White, 115 gram, 18 x 23 cm. 7" x 9", paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027137
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Somerset book white 115 gram

This 100% cotton mouldmade paper has become the paper of choice for limited edition book printers who require a sheet to be consistent, stable, have great tensile strength and sizing characteristics that allow for printing applications using cold or hot type.

St. Cuthberts, Somerset, Satin White, 100% cotton, 250 gram 18 x 23 cm (7"x9"), paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027107
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Somerset satin white 250 gram

satinwhite = silk-structure, 250 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results. It remains flat after printing.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Velvet Radiant White, 250 gram 18 x 23 cm (7" x 9") , paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027167
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Somerset velvet radiant white 250 gram

Velvet. The surface has slightly more structure than satin. 250 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset Velvet White, 100% cotton, 250 gram 18 x 23 cm (7" x 9"), paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
Voorraadartikel, enkele dagen
027185
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Velvet white. Velvet has a bit more surface structure than satin. 250 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Velvet Buff, 250 gram, 18 x 23 cm, (7" x 9") paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027126
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Somerset velvet buff 250 gram

Velvet buff. Velvet has a bit more surface structure than satin. 250 gram, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Velvet, Antique, 250 gram 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", 100% cotton, paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027154
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Somerset velvet antique, 250 gram

Velvet. The surface has slightly more structure than satin. Antique refers to the colour, sligthly creme with a grey hue. 250 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.

St. Cuthberts Mill , Somerset, Velvet Newsprint Grey, 250 gram. 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", 100% cotton, paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027150
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Somerset velvet newsprint grey, 250 gram

Velvet. The surface has slightly more structure than satin. News-print refers to the colour, sligthly grey with a creme hue. 250 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. 100% cotton. The surface has a matt structure.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Textured, Cream, 250 gram. 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027173
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Somerset textured cream 250 gram

Textured cream. Textured has more surface structure than velvet. 250 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a soft and rough structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.

St. Cuthberts, Somerset, Satin White, 100% cotton, 300 gram 18 x 23 cm (7" x 9"), paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027112
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Somerset satin white 300 Gramm

satinwhite = silk-structure, 300 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure.

St. St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Satin Soft White, 300 gram, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027179
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Somerset satin soft white 300 gram

satin white = silk-structure, 300 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results. It remains flat after printing. Soft white, is a white between white and buff. (light off-white)

St, Cuthberts Mill, Somerset Velvet Radiant White, 330 gram 18 x 23 cm (7" x 9"), 100% cotton, paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027182
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Somerset velvet radiant white 330 gram

Velvet radiant white. Velvet has a bit more surface structure than satin. 330 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results. It remains flat after printing. The paper has a long life.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Velvet White, 100% cotton, 300 grams 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027142
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Somerswt velvet white 300 gram

Velvet white. Velvet has a bit more surface structure than satin. 300 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Velvet Soft White, 300 grams 18 x 23 cm (7" x 9"), paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027170
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Somerset velvet soft white 300 gram

Velvet soft white. Velvet has a bit more surface structure than satin. Soft white means "off-white". 300 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a smooth structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results. It remains flat after printing.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset,Textured White, 300 gram, 18 x 23 cm, 7" x 9", paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027158
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Somerset textured white 300 gram

Textured white. Textured has more surface structure than velvet. 300 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a soft and rough structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.

St. Cuthberts Mill, Somerset, Textured Cream, 300 gram. 18 x 23 cm , 7" x 9 ", paper sample

St. Cuthberts Mill
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027176
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Somerset textured cream 300 gram

Textured cream. Textured has more surface structure than velvet. 300 gr, suitable for intaglio, embossing, blockprint, typography, lithography and screenprint. Watermark. 100% cotton. The surface has a soft and rough structure. The paper is strong and stable enough for excellent results.