Southworth parchment copper paper 24 lb 8.5 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 parchment copper paper 24 lb 8.5 x 11 (500/box)
Key Differences
Pacon (A) is a multi-program picture story paper aimed at handwriting lessons with D'Nealian and Zaner-Bloser lines and a large sheet count, making it more versatile for classroom writing activities and budget-conscious buyers. Southworth (B) is a 24-lb parchment copper paper with acid-free archival quality and laser compatibility, better for durable, presentation-quality documents where archival look matters
Southworth parchment copper paper 24 lb 8.5 x 11 (500/box)
Copper-toned parchment paper, 24 lb, ideal for certificates, invitations, and awards. Acid-free for archival quality and laser-friendly. Customers note good print quality and attractive texture with a parchment look
Pros
- acid-free for archival quality
- laser-compatible
- distinctive parchment texture
- prints well with inkjet printers
Cons
- mixed feedback on smudge resistance
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 | Southworth |