Southworth 25% cotton business paper, natural, 24 lb, 8-1/2 x 11, 500/box vs Pacon 12" x 9" Picture Story Paper, D'Nealian/K-1, 500 Sheets (White) - Pack of 2

Overall winner: Southworth 25% cotton business paper, natural, 24 lb, 8-1/2 x 11, 500/box

Key Differences

Pacon (A) targets classroom and beginner handwriting practice with many sheets and D'Nealian and Zaner-Bloser lines, making it a more affordable, task-specific option. Southworth (B) is a heavier, 25% cotton business paper with watermark and laser-printer compatibility, better for formal documents and durability-sensitive uses

Southworth 25% cotton business paper, natural, 24 lb, 8-1/2 x 11, 500/box

Southworth 25% cotton business paper, natural, 24 lb, 8-1/2 x 11, 500/box

Southworth • ★ 4.0/5 • Budget

Natural 25% cotton business paper with a smooth wove finish. Designed for universal compatibility and watermark/date-code features. Customer note highlights texture and value for money

Pros

  • 25% cotton fiber stock
  • Watermarked and date-coded
  • Hassle-free universal compatibility
  • Acid- and lignin-free

Cons

  • Mixed feedback on paper thickness
  • Watermark visibility opinions vary
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Pacon 12" x 9" Picture Story Paper, D'Nealian/K-1, 500 Sheets (White) - Pack of 2

Pacon 12" x 9" Picture Story Paper, D'Nealian/K-1, 500 Sheets (White) - Pack of 2

Pacon • ★ 4.1/5 • Mid-Range

Picture story paper with red baseline, blue midline, and blue headline for D'Nealian K and Zaner-Bloser 1. Good quality for beginners and second-grade writing; supports manuscript and cursive writing

Pros

  • good paper quality
  • includes many sheets per pack
  • suitable for both manuscript and cursive writing
  • well-spaced lines

Cons

  • lines slightly smaller than expected
  • paper can be easy to rip
  • thickness described as very thin
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Head-to-Head

CriteriaWinner
Price Pacon
Durability Southworth
Versatility Pacon
User Reviews Pacon