Original Postcards
What are Original Postcards?
Original Postcards are InkPavo’s feel-good premium paper option for Postcards. They’re double-sided, full color, and made to give your design a premium look and feel for less.
Choose a matte or gloss coating, then decide whether you’d like that coating on one side or both. Simple choices, with plenty of room to make them your own.
Is this right for you?
This works well if you want:
- Postcards with a premium look and feel for less
- A choice between matte and glossy finishes
- Double-sided, full-color printing
- Up to 25 different back designs per pack with Mix & Match
- A range of postcard sizes, from Small to Large
Compared to other postcard paper stocks:
- Original is InkPavo’s feel-good premium paper, available with matte or gloss coating
- Super is stronger and more durable, with a silky Soft Touch coating and optional Gold or Silver Foil
- Luxe is extra-thick, uncoated and naturally textured, with a choice of 8 color seams
At a glance
FeatureSpecificationMaterialResponsibly sourced FSC® certified materialFinishMatte 16pt or Gloss 17ptPaper weight16–17ptPrintDouble-sided, full colorMix & MatchSame front image, up to 25 different back designsCoatingCoating on one side or both sidesEnvelopes****Not included Finish options
Matte
16pt, shine free, no glare, and writable.
Gloss
17pt, shiny, and helps make colors more vibrant.
- Material:
- Made from responsibly sourced FSC® certified material
- Best for: Full-color, double-sided postcards with a choice of matte or gloss coatings
Sizes and format
Postcards are available in 7 sizes:
Small
4.13" x 5.83"
Standard
4" x 6"
Square
4.72" x 4.72"
Rack Cards
3.67" x 8.5"
Medium
5" x 7"
Half Page
5.5" x 8.5"
Large
6” x 9”
Customization
Original Postcards can be printed double-sided and in full color. With InkPavo’s Mix & Match option, the front of every card in your pack will have the same image, and you can have up to 25 different back designs.
Mix & Match options may be limited on InkPavo Designs.
- Matte: Shine free, no glare, and writable
- Gloss: Shiny finish that makes colors more vibrant
- Coating: Choose coating on one side or both sides
You can design your Original Postcards by:
- Customizing a blank design
- Uploading a complete design
- Using InkPavo templates if you’re creating Small or Medium Postcards
- If you’re uploading your own custom designs, check the Artwork Specifications as well as our Postcard Sizing Templates before ordering
How they compare
Original Postcards are part of InkPavo’s wider Postcard range. Here’s how the paper stocks compare.
Postcard paper stockFinish or coatingOriginal (16-17pt):
- Our “feel good” premium paper
- Available with a matte (1) or gloss (2) coating
- With a coating on one side – or both
Super (18-19pt):
- Impressively strong and durable
- Silky, Soft Touch coating
- With a coating on one side – or both
- Add shiny Gold or Silver Foil
Luxe (32pt):
- Extra-thick Superfine® paper
- Choice of 8 eye-catching color seams
- Uncoated and naturally textured
What to know before ordering
- Pricing depends on the size, finish and turnaround time you choose.
- Use the online Cost Calculator to calculate product cost and delivery turnarounds.
- If you’re uploading your own custom designs, check the Artwork Specifications before ordering.
- Templates are available for Small or Medium Postcards.
- Envelopes are not included with Postcards but are available to purchase separately.
- Our Original Postcards are made from responsibly sourced FSC® certified material.
FAQs
What Postcard sizes do you offer?
- Small (4.13"x 5.83")
- Square (4.72"x 4.72")
- Rack Cards (3.67"x 8.5")
- Medium (5"x 7")
- Half Page (5.5"x 8.5")"
- Large (6” x 9”)
- Standard size (4” x 6”)
Why should I choose Original Postcards?
Original paper gives your Postcards a premium look and feel for less. You can create matte or glossy Postcards and choose to coat one or both sides. All InkPavo Postcards are double-sided and full color, and with Mix & Match, you can have up to 25 different back designs in your pack.
How much do Original Postcards cost?
The cost depends on the size, finish and turnaround time you choose. Use the online Cost Calculator for an accurate quote.
What are the available finishes for Original Postcards?
Matte Postcards are 16pt, shine free, have no glare and can be written on. Gloss Postcards are 17pt and have a shiny finish that makes colors more vibrant.
Do you do any other Postcard paper stocks?
Yes. InkPavo also offers Super and Luxe Postcards.
Super is 18–19pt, strong and durable, with a silky Soft Touch coating and optional Gold or Silver Foil.
Luxe is 32pt, extra-thick, uncoated and naturally textured, with a choice of 8 color seams.
How can I design my Original Postcards?
You can customize a blank design, upload a complete design or use InkPavo templates if you’re creating Small or Medium Postcards.
Do your Original Postcards have any sustainability credentials?
Original Postcards are made from responsibly sourced FSC® certified material.