Fasa STSC Game Hex Board Paper Question

[hans64]

Hi, I hope I'm in the correct section for this question.

Does anyone know the name or type of cardboard / paper that was used with the Fasa STCS Game?
I would like to try my own star map designs on this type of 'Paper'. I know you can purchase all types of hex maps now, but it
is something I would like to try with this type of 'Paper'.

Unfortunately, I can't find a printer shop that understands what I'm talking about even after seeing and looking at my old Fasa Map.
If I could find out what the name is, it might help me....

Thanks In Advance.




 

[bazbaziah]

Hi,
Not sure if the system we use here in the UK is any help but I think what you need to ask for is something like this, the density of the paper is measured in grams per square metre (GSM). The discriptions below will help you visualise the differences.
I personally think that the maps were printed on 170-200gsm A1 sized sheets.

80 – 100gsm: The weight range of standard office paper, used in your desktop laser printer or photocopier and would rarely be used for brochures.

110 – 120gsm: Commonly used for stationery paper for things such as letterheads and compliment slips.

130 – 170gsm: Heavier, more durable paper usually used for posters, leaflets, flyers and pages inside a book.

170 – 200gsm: This is the midway point between paper and card. It can be used for brochure covers and is great when used for more luxurious posters or quality double sided flyers.

250 – 300gsm: Moving away from paper, this is regarded as card (board) weights which can add a quality finish to a book if used as a cover.

350 – 400gsm: Usually the weights of a good business card. Some will use 300gsm, or less, for a business card but we do not recommend it. 350gsm can also be used as a cover for your book but it’s important to remember the stitching and folding implications of using heavy board as a cover.

400gsm and above: Some luxury business cards are printed on weights up to 1190gsm. Business cards would be considered thick and very good quality at above 400gsm.

This will explain the sizes of paper in UK to US

www.craftstash.co.uk/inspiration/uk-vs-us-card-sizes-explained/

And this the GSM conversion to US standards

www.papersizes.org/us-international-weights.htm

Jim

[hans64]

Jim, Thank you very much... that actually answers a lot.
This will help Immensely !!
Kind Regards

[bazbaziah]

No problem, glad to help.

Jim