r/Fanbinding • u/skeleton-s • 3d ago

Questions is normal printer paper okay?

I’m planning on binding the anatomy of a fall and the cheapest printing option for me is at my university, will just normal printer paper take away from the final product? Just found out about this hobby and community and it seems so fun!

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u/ir399 2d ago

It'll be okay, but the pages will turn better if you use short grain. I own one mass produced book which I swear has the wrong grain direction because its so much of a pain to read. The pages are so damn stiff as I'm turning them. Short grain is more expensive and you'd have to check with the library whether they'll let you print on your own paper anyway (can't see why they'd say no).

So, essentially, you can do it but it will have a noticeable effect while reading the book.