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
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
Pacon 12" x 9" Picture Story Paper, D'Nealian/K-1, 500 Sheets (White) - Pack of 2
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
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Pacon |
| Durability | Southworth |
| Versatility | Pacon |
| User Reviews | Pacon |