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Sample surface of Sazanami fine paper showing authentic unprinted texture and substrate finish.

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.

Sazanami is a lightfast paper patterned with small waves, named after the Japanese word for rippling waves, with good bulk in thickness and strength. It is used for certificates, book end-papers and jackets, catalogues, brochures and menus. All 6 shades come in one weight, 140gsm.

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 surface of Sazanami fine paper showing authentic unprinted texture and substrate finish.

Sample photograph: Sazanami surface and texture.

CollectionJapanese Papers
Grammages140GSM
ShadesSazanami Beige, Sazanami Blue, Sazanami Light Green, Sazanami Light Grey, Sazanami Silver Grey, Sazanami White
TurnaroundGenerally 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.