G.F Smith Papers

Welcome to The Collection

At G . F Smith, they are constantly seeking out new papers and processes, they are expanding their collections and also adding to their vast knowledge. 

Having expanded their paper collection, tested and introduced to new processes, and spent a lot of time talking to designers about selecting paper, they were delighted to present a complete overhaul of the site. Which is another, beautiful created and designed website. It looks clean and clear.

Perhaps most importantly, we’ve introduced search filters in the ‘We Recommend’ tool. You can now refine your search by a paper’s suitability for the processes you need, like that of foiling or maybe even digital printing, or you can even look at its availability in certain weights and finishes. When it’s time to look at the real thing, you’re able to easily place Sample orders through our ‘My Samples’ tool. Its quick and easy too.

I first saw about G.F Smith on Instagram surprisingly enough. I had liked a few designers work on there and when I went onto 'Search', it came up with someone I don't follow, and they had a beautiful 'book' of papers from this company. 

I had never heard of them before, however after going onto their website I became hooked on the idea of papers. I kept thinking of how to use some of the colours for work and just thinking of how nice the colours and papers looked. 

And to my surprise the book in the Instagram picture were being sent out for free. I needed to get a hold of this amazing creation. The book took 18 months the book is now ready and that it is their privilege to hand it on to you.

Paper collections are a crucial part of the designer and also a printer's work. They have spent the last 18 months creating the new Collection Book. They wanted to make it functional, that's why it has been indexed in three very beautiful ways. This is so that you can search by range, by application and / or by alphabetical order. It is very robust, so that it can withstand daily use within a very busy studio environment. They've also included every single one of their papers, as sheets rather than that of chips. This is to allow you get a true sense of the texture and the essence of the paper in question.