Best Newsprint Paper of 2025

"I needed this for my Watts Atelier charcoal drawing classes, and it's been great. Just remember to draw lightly at first, as erasing can be tricky if you press too hard. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the amount of practice space on each page!"

"I bought this for making ceramic underglaze transfers, and it really holds up well when wet. I appreciate that it doesn't tear easily, which is a huge plus for my projects!"

"I was looking for this specific size for my wife’s pattern making, and I was thrilled with how it was packaged and delivered. It arrived in perfect condition, just as described. Great job!"

"I find these sheets perfect for my Etsy shop. The price is great for the size and quantity!"

"These large sheets are ideal for my craft fairs. I appreciate not having to use newspapers with ink all over my hands!"

"I used to rely on a newspaper subscription for my pets' needs, but now this product works just as well and is much cheaper!"

"I ordered this for my daughter because she wished for newsprint for sketching just for practice. She loves it! I recommend it for both quality and price."

"I bought this hoping to use it in my printer. It works just fine! I do a lot of paper piecing, and this paper is easier to use than regular printer paper because it tears easily. My printer didn't quite recognize it, but with some adjustments, it worked well."

"I purchased this stack to keep my kids busy during lockdown. The paper is thin, so it's not great for painting, but it's better for drawing and coloring with crayons. I didn't realize it wasn't white — it's exactly as described, newsprint!"

“I attend many figure drawing meetups, and I needed a smaller sketch pad for quick warm-up sketches. This newsprint is good quality and has a nice thickness. I appreciate that it doesn't easily tear when I use an eraser. The size is perfect for sketches that I might want to matte and sell, and it develops a cool vintage patina after a few weeks.”

“I find this newsprint paper to be of good quality, just as I expected. It's perfect for my craft and meets my needs effectively.”

“The larger size I ordered was slightly too big for my granddaughter's easel, but they still work great for our purposes and are more affordable than other options.”

"I used this paper to print a newspaper bridesmaid proposal, and it turned out super cute. The paper went through my printer without any issues, and its thickness really resembled a newspaper! Overall, great quality and value for the money!"

"I decided to try this product for my upcoming projects. It's a better bargain compared to expensive alternatives, and I highly recommend it!"

"For our wedding programs, we used this paper, and it worked wonderfully! The print was crisper than with regular paper, making it perfect for our needs!"

"I have a few pets in cages, and I’ve been using this paper to line their cages for years. It always arrives in great condition and is thicker than expected. It lasts for many months, even with daily cleaning."

"We initially ordered this back in November 2021, and the paper was uniform and nice. However, the new order is a complete mess with short sheets and lack of uniformity in weight."

"I found this paper to be decent value, but using it under my bird's cage is a bit of a hassle due to the size inconsistencies. Overall, it gets the job done."

"This product is extremely sufficient for drawing. The surface is perfect and I highly recommend it."

"I purchased this pad to experiment with larger gesture drawings than usual. It offers lots of low-cost paper and the strong backing allows me to easily lean it against my desk. The glue holds the pages well, and overall, it's a great way to create many sketches without spending much."

"The price for this newsprint pad is fantastic. In my drawing classes, we usually utilize about five sheets, and I never feel bad about my practice drawings! The paper is smooth, just as I expect from newsprint."

"I frequently order this for my flower press and it’s always of good quality."

"I received my package unsealed, and the paper was cheap and thin. I ended up spending $6.00 to return it, so I would suggest to avoid this product and seller."

"I've used this paper for moving, and it worked perfectly. It's a bit pricey for plain paper, but it tears straight and lasts a long time. I even use it for fire starters and kids' art!"

"This paper is ideal for my parrot's cage. I need three layers for coverage, but it fits my Macaw cage perfectly. It's somewhat expensive, but it gets the job done."

"I ordered this newsprint after seeing professionals pack. It's not glossy, just the thin matte I needed. I wrapped all my kitchen items, and I had some left over. Definitely a repurchase!"

“I bought this for sketching, and it's a nice quality newsprint. It's as good as what I used in art school, but way cheaper and not bound in a book. It shipped well, but your shipping experience may vary.”

“I'm returning this paper because it was damaged by the shipping method. It was loosely folded and shoved into a plastic bag, arriving ripped and wrinkled. The product itself is smooth, but I wouldn’t recommend this seller for anything that isn’t a throwaway purpose.”

“As a teacher, I use this paper for class activities and posters. I was nervous after reading reviews about the packaging, but my paper arrived sealed in plastic, boxed, and flat. Perfect condition! I will definitely order again.”