Stone paper is made using calcium carbonate, a compound found in rocks, and bio-resin. The two materials are combined to form a non-toxic and recyclable material that has the texture and look of regular paper. The production process involves crushing the calcium carbonate into powder, melting the resin, combining the two ingredients together and then cooling them. Once cooled, the mixture is extruded through rollers which form sheets of stone paper. The sheets are then cut into desired sizes for use as stationery items such as notebooks or cards.
Stone paper has some attractive characteristics as a writing material. At first touch, you can tell the sheets aren’t normal wood-based paper. The pages are smoother, and you have to make an effort to tear them. Ink writes just as well, or perhaps even better, although some gel inks may take a minute or two to dry completely. In many ways stone papers like Repap seem to reinvigorate paper with aspects you always wished paper had. It’s durable, oil and tear resistant, and waterproof, and since you can fold it like paper your airplane-making days may not be as numbered as you thought before.

The Features of (RPD) Rich Mineral Paper Double Coated Stone Paper
For paper applications
100-200 microns thick
80% calcium carbonate + 20%PE

Stone Paper is about sustainable development with respect to our planet. By using mineral power (Calcium Carbonate) Stone Paper bags and packages are tree-free, and no water or bleach is used during production, which is the case during the production of traditional wood pulp paper. Stone Paper is ISO 14001:2004 certified, alongside ROHS, REACH and FDA. Above all, Stone Paper has the C2C silver certificate.

Stone Paper is produced entirely from recycled waste material and has a minimal impact on the environment, all the while 18 trees are required to be chopped down to produce 1.000 kg of pulp paper. Also it takes consumption of 2.770 liter of water to create 1.000 kg of tree pulp paper and with stone paper any water consumption is prevented.

Do I need a special pen or pencil to write on stone paper?

Nope! We tried and tested pencils and pens with no issue. In fact, since the stone paper absorbs less ink than regular paper, it looks cleaner and has zero bleed-through. Our recommended pen is a good ol' fashioned ballpoint. They may seem like a boring choice but you'll understand why once you feel the glide of a ballpoint on our paper. We have found that some fountain pens may take longer to dry than ballpoints. However, you may need to alter your grip, angle, or how hard you press down

Can I use a pencil and is it erasable?

Yes and yes, of course. You’ll find that since there’s no fibers in stone paper, pencil marks erase much easier and unlike some low-quality papers, you can’t erase a hole into it. Be careful not to sharpen too much though, the pencil may grab onto the paper like piercing with a needle. We recommend a thickness like 0.7 or greater.
What happens to different pens on stone paper?
Ballpoints and gel pens will be absolutely fine! However, be wary of fountain pens and felt tips. Depending on the construction of the tip, you may need to alter your grip, angle, or how hard you press down. Since the paper has no grain direction, writing on the paper with the same force will be unnecessary.

ECO FRIENDLY JOURNALS 100% TREE FREE, SUSTAINABLE & WATERPROOF

We are passionate about providing you with gorgeous journals made of Stone Paper. Our Stone Paper is made from recycled limestone and rolled smooth with a resin. As it is not made with cellulose wood fibers it is much smoother than paper made from wood, and free of pulp and fibers. It uses no acid, bleach or optical brighteners in its production. And it only uses about 10% of water that wood paper uses.

Most of all it's striking. The enhanced writing experience, the unique attributes of this paper, the way it enhances your ability to get thoughts from your head and emotions from your heart, written in stone, forever. Oh, and yeah, it’s way better for the environment!

Whatever your story, Stone paper is glad it will be written in stone.