
Paper Specification · Japanese Papers
Sazanami
Sazanami is Japanese for rippling waves, a name associated with freedom and exhilaration. Small waves are formed across the sheet, giving it the look of a breezy sea. Its bulk is good, meaning thickness and strength, and it is lightfast.
All 6 shades come in a single weight, 140gsm: Beige, Blue, Light Green, Light Grey, Silver Grey and White. It is used for certificates, book end-papers and jackets, catalogues, brochures and food and beverage menus. With the weight fixed, a quote comes down to shade, size, quantity and finishing.
Procurement & Turnaround
Available to order per confirmed project. Standard turnaround: generally 7–14 working days.
Technical Specification
Sazanami substrate specifications.
Grammages, shades and the features stated for this paper. Sheets are sourced for each confirmed order and cut to the job.

Sample photograph: Sazanami surface and texture.
| Collection | Japanese Papers |
|---|---|
| Grammages | 140GSM |
| Shades | Sazanami Beige, Sazanami Blue, Sazanami Light Green, Sazanami Light Grey, Sazanami Silver Grey, Sazanami White |
| Turnaround | Generally 7–14 working days |
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Sazanami.
Which weights does Sazanami come in?
One: 140gsm. All six shades, Beige, Blue, Light Green, Light Grey, Silver Grey and White, are made in that weight, so the choice on a Sazanami job is the shade.
What is Sazanami used for?
Certificates, book end-papers and jackets, catalogues, brochures and food and beverage menus. Its good bulk gives thickness and strength, and it is lightfast.
What does Sazanami mean?
Sazanami is Japanese for rippling waves. The paper carries small waves across its surface that give the look of a breezy sea, and the name stands for freedom and exhilaration.
Quote your project on Sazanami.
Every job is quoted from its specification — stock, quantity, sides, finish, size and deadline.
- Quantity
- Stock — or the feel you want, if you do not know the stock
- Sides printed
- Finish
- Flat and finished size
- The deadline
Artwork is welcome but not required to start. Email sales@ezprint.com.sg if you would rather attach files.
